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| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| ISBN 13 | 9781472127860 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472127862 |
| Book Subtitle | My Life Story |
| Book Description | It was different back then, at least through Arsenal eyes. This was a young, exciting team full of hope and desire, led by a manager bristling with ambition . . .' Anfield '89. Copenhagen '94. Two of Arsenal's greatest triumphs in the modern era. Both matches defined by the goal-scoring prowess of one man - Alan 'Smudger' Smith. Smith's rise in football was vertiginous: playing for Alvechurch in the Southern League one year, competing in the top flight twelve months later. His first three years at Leicester were characterized by a successful partnership with Gary Lineker. When Lineker left for Everton, Smith stepped forward as the main goal-getter. It was Smith's move to Highbury, however, that enabled him to become the winner of two Golden Boots and one of the most highly-rated strikers in the game. Honest, insightful and authoritative, Heads Up reveals what it was like forging a career in the tough First Division of old before the glitz of the Premier League took hold; the ins and outs of playing for George Graham and rooming with Gazza; the truth behind Anfield '89; which team could easily have gone on to become the first 'Invincibles' had Chelsea not spoiled it one February afternoon; how the highs of the game can quickly be converted into morale-sapping lows; and how injury really does affect a career. After twenty years of writing for the Daily Telegraph, covering four World Cups, four European Championships and countless club games, Alan Smith has done what few ex-professionals are able to do - describe in his own words what it's really like to play the game . . . 'Very enjoyable and typically honest account by my old mate on a fine career' Lee Dixon |
| Editorial Review | Very enjoyable and typically honest account by my old mate on a fine career * Lee Dixon * A brilliant, articulate, thoughtful man with a wonderful sense of humour: Smudge encapsulates all he is and knows in this fantastic book that will capture the hearts of every football fan * Tony Adams * Alan's book is like his game: incisive, thoughtful, intelligent and consistently hits the target * Gary Lineker |
| About the Author | Alan Smith is a former Leicester, Arsenal and England footballer. He was a Telegraph columnist for 20 years and is now a regular Sky Sport commentator. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Alan Smith |
| Publication Date | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Number of Pages | 304 |
Heads Up hardcover english - 23 Oct 2018
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