- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins (22 Aug 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0002187264
- ISBN-13: 978-0002187268
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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- #31 in Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Football > British > Football Clubs > Arsenal
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An autobiography of Ian Wright, the British footballer who shot to prominence in 1985 when he joined Crystal Palace from Greenwich Borough Services. Six years later he joined Arsenal, and has been the club's top goal-scorer every season since.
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Sharp as a tack, and a no-nonsense, goal-grabbing, livewire striker with an electric pace; a rifling penalty taker, defender's nightmare, and a role model for youngsters as well as fashion guru and swooning ladies' pin-up.
That's the one and only Ian Wright. Otherwise known as Mr. Wright.
Spotted playing park's football in his mid-twenties, Wright proved to be a late starter when he joined Crystal palace in 1985, but his rise since then has been meteoric. Little wonder Nike wanted him to endorse their products. Remember the headlines behind the posters 'Behind every great goalkeeper there's a ball from Ian Wright'? As winner of the Golden Boot award for 1991/92, Wright snatched first prize from Gary Lineker with virtually the last kick of the season.
Wright does not forget where he comes from – coincidentally the same South London estate as his friend and former clubmate David Rocastle – and it was a big decision of his to move across the Thames to join Arsenal in a £2.5 million transfer deal. At Highbury, he has been the club's top scorer ever since, his goals instrumental in leading the Gunners to a unique Cup 'Double' in 1992 and a European Cup-Winners' Cup trophy two years later.
Despite frustrating times on the substitutes' bench for England, Wright has kept up the pressure for a regular place in the starting line-up. Now playing better than ever in a revitalised Arsenal team containing stars such as Dennis Bergkamp and David Platt, Ian Wright is an inspiration for countless thousands, young and old, both inside and outside the game which he lights up as few others have done.
Paul McCarthy, who has collaborated with Ian Wright on this book, is the Chief Football Correspondent for the 'News of the World'. He originally trained on his home-town paper, the 'Basingstoke Gazette', before joining the South London Press at the age of 22. He became deputy sports editor and covered Wimbledon Football Club for four years until recruited by the 'News of the World'. Paul still lives in Basingstoke with his wife, Lisa, and daughter, Sophie. This is his first book.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ian Wright is one of the most popular yet controversial figures in world football, but still remembers his roots well. In this honest and frank autobiography he tells of his time serving at Her Majesty's Hotel, and what he really thought of other characters in the game. With emotional detail he talks of how he handed in his transfer request at the lowest point of his career. At times you are just amazed at his honesty, he admits and holds his hands up when he has done something wrong, but if he feels he is right he will do something he regrets in the future...
An entertaining read, for fans and rivals alike.
Format:Paperback
Great book, good condition. Will love it if your a football fan, even more so if an Arsenal fan. A must purchase, especially for this amazingly low price!
Format:Hardcover
PERFECT CONDITION AND SERVICE PROVIDED. IF YOU LOVE IAN WRIGHT THEN YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK. I WILL NEVER PAY THE FULL PRICE FOR A BOOK AGAIN. I'M SO GLAD I'VE DISCOVERED AMAZON.
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Mr. Wright: the Explosive Autobiography of Ian Wright
Mr. Wright: Explosive Autobiography of Ian Wright
Delivered quickly. Book in good condition and as described for the year.
Autobiography was signed as requested. Read more
Delivered quickly. Book in good condition and as described for the year.
Autobiography was signed as requested. Read more
Published on 21 July 2009 by girl talk
Exactly what you would expect from the one and only Wrighty!
If you have ever loved the great Wrighty, then read this! It will inform you of his struggles to become the footballing legend and all time greatest goal scorer for Arsenal that he... Read more
Published on 9 July 2000
Mr Average
This book had lot of details on Ian Wright, but took up no form or structure. The events of his life were scrawled all 'higgaldi piggaldi' in bits and pieces. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 1999
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