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Autobiography of popular ex-Norwich and Scotland goalkeeper Bryan Gunn, one of the great heroes of the game who, since hanging up his gloves, has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for leukaemia charities in memory of his daughter Francesca. Foreword by Sir Alex Ferguson.
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BRYAN GUNN Bryan Gunn played for Aberdeen, Norwich, Hibernian and Scotland before retiring from football in 1999. In 2000 he was made a Sheriff of the City of Norwich, and currently works for Norwich City FC as Sponsorship Sales manager). KEVIN PIPER Kevin Piper is the head of Sport at Anglia TV and the presenter of the flagship Anglia Soccer Night show, and also writes a weekly football column for the Eastern Daily Press.
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Format:Hardcover
Goalkeepers seem to write the best football autobiographies. Perhaps because they stand slightly apart, unable to influence the game beyond their penalty area, except by bellowing at the back four. Maybe they get to think a bit more.
Bryan Gunn started his career at Aberdeen with Alex Ferguson, but spent most of it at Norwich City when they were - briefly! - a real force in Premier League during the early nineties. He was a Scottish international and at his peak, probably one of the best two or three goalkeepers in the English top flight.
His autobiography is in some ways a typical footballer's story - humble beginnings, hard work, discovery and an inspirational gaffer leading to an exciting career at the top level. It's journalistic, rather than literary, in style and packed with a startling number of drinking anecdotes (were the Norwich team ever sober the night before a big match? Or after?). But alongside the inevitable hero-worship and score-settling, it is funny, eye-opening and ultimately very poignant, as Gunny describes his daughter's battle with leukaemia. (Part of the proceeds from the sale of the book go to the charity he set up after her death.)
It will obviously be enjoyed by canaries fans who, like me, stood behind him in the River End and yelled `Gunny, Gunny what's the score?' but I think Manchester United fans will find the inside track on Fergie revealing, and anyone who loves great goalkeepers will definitely appreciate `In Where It Hurts'.
Bryan Gunn started his career at Aberdeen with Alex Ferguson, but spent most of it at Norwich City when they were - briefly! - a real force in Premier League during the early nineties. He was a Scottish international and at his peak, probably one of the best two or three goalkeepers in the English top flight.
His autobiography is in some ways a typical footballer's story - humble beginnings, hard work, discovery and an inspirational gaffer leading to an exciting career at the top level. It's journalistic, rather than literary, in style and packed with a startling number of drinking anecdotes (were the Norwich team ever sober the night before a big match? Or after?). But alongside the inevitable hero-worship and score-settling, it is funny, eye-opening and ultimately very poignant, as Gunny describes his daughter's battle with leukaemia. (Part of the proceeds from the sale of the book go to the charity he set up after her death.)
It will obviously be enjoyed by canaries fans who, like me, stood behind him in the River End and yelled `Gunny, Gunny what's the score?' but I think Manchester United fans will find the inside track on Fergie revealing, and anyone who loves great goalkeepers will definitely appreciate `In Where It Hurts'.
Format:Hardcover
i like reading football autos especialy keepers ones, dont realy know why i suppose its nice to get a different look at the beautiful game. im not a norwich fan but this was a good read and strikes the correct balance between writing about his personal and professional lives [both being very intresting].if like me u live anywhere near norwich u know what a hero he is round here and with good reason if u wanna know why buy the book its a decent read and a quid of the price goes to a good cause.
Format:Paperback
This is a fabulous book I could not put it down from the minute I picked it up it was a constant changing of emotions from chapter to chapter. From a father of 3 young boys and a former goalkeeper it was one of the best books I have ever read. Thx to the Big Man for all his brutal honesty.
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