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by Robert Pires (Author), Dominic Fifield (Author)
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Yellow Jersey Press (6 Feb 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0224069802
  • ISBN-13: 978-0224069809
  • Product Dimensions: 21 x 13.4 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 245,491 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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When Arsene Wenger brought Robert Pires to Arsenal in summer 2000, he was a good footballer on the cusp of greatness. After a slow first season, his second was astonishing. He was key a player in Arsenal's double-winning year until serious injury curtailed the glorious performances that won him the "Football Writers' Player of the Year" award, putting an end to his World Cup dreams. Pires always wanted to be a professional footballer. After announcing his intention at the age of eight, he finally achieved his goal when he went to play for Rheims in 1991. Since then, his career has taken him to Metz, Marseilles, Arsenal and onto the world stage with Les Blues. In this autobiography, Pires tells how he turned his dreams of playing football for a living into reality; the sacrifices he made; the injuries he has had to endure; the rewards and demand of playing in the Premiership; and how his time with Arsene Wenger and Arsenal has transformed him.


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Autobiography of one of the Premiership’s brightest stars, a crucial player in Arsenal’s double cup-winning team.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! (It helps if you are a Gooner!), 16 Feb 2003
By Lucy Grattan (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Being an Arsenal and Robert Pires fan this book was a must. I was a little wary of it, as he is in the middle of a top career and I felt that it was perhaps a little premature? Also, as far as I could gather, it has been printed in French at an earlier date, and has been updated for this English version.

I was pleased to find that it is really interesting; I read it in three days! Intelligently written it is a great insight into how such a world class footballer became the player he is today.

Starting with his youth and moving right through to the present day. It is also written very personally, with good humour and honesty. A must for any aspiring young player - it proves that with hard work and commitment (plus the support of a close knit family), you can make it as a professional.

It is not all plain sailing and there are the bad times too. It covers his recent bad cruciate injury and how he worked so very hard to get over it and back to somewhere near the form which was so cruelly cut short last March.

Overall, if you are a big football fan (even if you are not an Arsenal fan) it is still a very good read!

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars C'est magnifique, 10 Jun 2003
Robert Pires took the premiership by storm in the new millenium and now he captures our hearts and minds of the reading world. The book tracks back through his life and outlines what was important to him. At first I assumed the book would be shallow and of admiration for Arsenal FC. However when the book starts to track back his roots the book becomes surprisingly emotional and shows that football is not everything in life. The book gives an emotional view on the struggle to become the best and really is an inspiration to an youngster or anyone aiming for the top. Robert Pires you have hit the target once more. Let me just add GO ON GUNNERS
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A quality book from a quality player, 12 Mar 2003
I was very pleased when Robert Pires decided to bring out an autobiography as he is my footballing idol. The book for me was hard to put down which is suprising as this is the first book I've read in years. It covers all aspects of his glittering career to date including his time with Metz and his turbulent time at Marseille.

He also describes the time when he was in re-hab and how he had to miss the World Cup through injury. The most enjoyable part of reading this book for me was when he's talking about life in London playing for Arsenal. This is a man at the peak of his career playing for one of the best sides in Europe which made this the most read-able chapter in his autobiography. I would recommend this book to any football fan, Arsenal fan or just a fan of the man himself. A quality book from a quality player!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
this far the best biography i have ever read it givers us great description of pires's life and it is a must read for all football fans weather u support arsenal or not.
Published on 11 Nov 2003 by K. Baker

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY
This is the best biography so far..notthing comes close i was hooked when i started reading i could not put the book down..Well Worth A Read
Published on 8 April 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a good read - even if you're not a Gooner!
This is one of those books that I am sure a lot of football fans would really enjoy. Even if it's about a team you don't support (a bit like "Fever Pitch"!). Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2003 by Lucy Grattan

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