Anyone read any good autobiographies - can anyone recommend any. Just picked up the Gazza one (My Story) - not read any others though, but there are a few I wouldn't mind reading.
Footballer's Books
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boltonbonce
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2 Re: Footballer's Books Sat Jun 21 2014, 20:43
Reebok Trotter
Nat Lofthouse
I have read loads of autobiographies of different sportsmen. It's fascinating seeing what makes them tick and how they are driven to succeed.
The last autobiography I read was Seeing Red by Graham Poll. A good read and brilliant insight into just how difficult it is to be a referee in the modern game.
The last autobiography I read was Seeing Red by Graham Poll. A good read and brilliant insight into just how difficult it is to be a referee in the modern game.
3 Re: Footballer's Books Sat Jun 21 2014, 20:45
karlypants
Nat Lofthouse
I got the one on Harry Redknapp this last Christmas, I haven't had time to start reading it yet unfortunately.
4 Re: Footballer's Books Sat Jun 21 2014, 20:47
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
'Right back to the beginning' by Jimmy Armfield is a good read. 'How football saved my life' by Alan Stubbs is also worth a look.
5 Re: Footballer's Books Sat Jun 21 2014, 21:06
NickFazer
El Hadji Diouf
Its not just about football but its a good read with plenty of funny stories about a footballer that never quite made it
Kicked in to Touch by Fred Eyre
Vivi - Vivian Richards also good read, fantastic cricketer and a good bloke too.
Kicked in to Touch by Fred Eyre
Vivi - Vivian Richards also good read, fantastic cricketer and a good bloke too.
6 Re: Footballer's Books Sat Jun 21 2014, 21:07
NickFazer
El Hadji Diouf
Oh and Dickie Bird the cricket umpire.
7 Re: Footballer's Books Sat Jun 21 2014, 21:11
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Fred Eyre's follow up 'Taking the mike' is also bloody hilarious.NickFazer wrote:Its not just about football but its a good read with plenty of funny stories about a footballer that never quite made it
Kicked in to Touch by Fred Eyre
Vivi - Vivian Richards also good read, fantastic cricketer and a good bloke too.
9 Re: Footballer's Books Sat Jun 21 2014, 21:38
Reebok Trotter
Nat Lofthouse
NickFazer wrote:Oh and Dickie Bird the cricket umpire.
Read it! Quality read if you like cricket. If you are into Formula 1 the autobiography by Murray Walker is a cracker as well.
11 Re: Footballer's Books Sat Jun 21 2014, 22:47
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I enjoyed Lance Armstrong- It's not about the bike when I read it about 5 year ago. It's more a work of fiction than an autobiography now.
12 Re: Footballer's Books Sat Jun 21 2014, 22:52
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Brian Cloughs and Robbie Fowlers are worth a read to.
13 Re: Footballer's Books Sat Jun 21 2014, 23:00
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Not about a particular player but 'The goalkeeper's history of Britain' by Peter Chapman is one of the best football books I've ever read.
14 Re: Footballer's Books Sat Jun 21 2014, 23:06
karlypants
Nat Lofthouse
There's only you who could come up with this!boltonbonce wrote:If you're into golf........
15 Re: Footballer's Books Sat Jun 21 2014, 23:10
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
If I ever found out he had Native American blood you'd probably have to have me shot.
16 Re: Footballer's Books Sun Jun 22 2014, 07:03
scottjames30
Nat Lofthouse
Roy of the Rovers is a good read.
17 Re: Footballer's Books Sun Jun 22 2014, 09:34
Soul Kitchen
Ivan Campo
Not by a sportsmen and I'm not into golf but Alice Cooper's Golf Monster is an interesting read, otherwise about his musical life and his golf life.
Interesting to read how it took over his life after he managed to beat the bottle and the high standard he has achieved.
Interesting to read how it took over his life after he managed to beat the bottle and the high standard he has achieved.
18 Re: Footballer's Books Sun Jun 22 2014, 16:10
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
'Gas masks for goal posts' by Anton Rippon is a great read. It's about football in Britain during WW2.
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