A Life in Football My Autobiography, Ian Wright
A Life in Football My Autobiography, Ian Wright
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A Life in Football: My Autobiography

Author: Ian Wright

Narrator: Mendez

Unabridged: 9 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/22/2016


Synopsis

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'Wrighty's characteristic honesty means his book is far more engrossing than most bland football memoirs' Sunday Times

Ian Wright, Arsenal legend, England striker and TV pundit extraordinaire, is one of the most interesting and relevant figures in modern football.

His journey from a South London council estate to national treasure is everybody's dream. From Sunday morning football directly to Crystal Palace; from 'boring, boring Arsenal' to inside the Wenger Revolution; from Saturday afternoons on the pitch to Saturday evenings on primetime television; from a week in prison to inspiring youth offenders, Ian will reveal all about his extraordinary life and career.

Ian will also frankly discuss how retirement affects footballers, why George Graham deserves a statue, social media, why music matters, breaking Arsenal's goal-scoring record, racism, the unadulterated joy of playing alongside Dennis Bergkamp and, of course, what he thinks of Tottenham.

Not a standard footballer's autobiography, Ian Wright's memoir is a thoughtful and gripping insight into a Highbury Hero and one of the greatest sports stars of recent years.

About Mendez

Mendez (they/them) was born in the Black Country, a historically industrial region, in 1982. Raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith, they left the organisation while still a teenager, and later began sex work while studying acting at a North London method school. Journaling their experiences eventually led to a novel, Rainbow Milk, which was published in 2020 and shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize, the Jhalak Prize and the Polari Prize. Their essays and reviews have appeared in the London Review of Books, Poetry Foundation, Attitude and the Guardian.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Gary

I have always liked Ian Wright, both the footballer and the television personality but unfortunately never played for the club I support. He certainly wears his heart on his sleeve and his passion and love of England and the game is there for all to see. I read his life story with a smile on my face,......more

The thing I especially liked about Wrighty’s autobiography is that the first ‘part’ cuts straight to the interesting bits at Palace, Arsenal and then West Ham. I find football autobiographies that are purely chronological quite tedious through the childhood years and even this book dragged in part 2......more

Goodreads review by Gary

I really enjoyed the book. Ian Wright comes across in the book much like he does on TV - funny, knowledgable, totally aware of where he come from and how fortunate he has been in his life. I particularly like the fact that he doesn't skirt around issues. Where he was wrong - he acknowledges it. Where......more

Goodreads review by Guy

Brilliant autobiography exploring Ian Wrights life, his footballing career and how his journey shaped him who he is today. An excellent read for sports and non sports fans and definitely if you are into your footie this is a must read.......more

Goodreads review by Ken

An honest account and some good football stories.......more


Quotes

Wright's characteristic honesty means his book is far more engrossing than most bland football memoirs

A warm and engaging read Sunday Post