A Life in Football: My Autobiography

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While he was still a professional footballer at Arsenal, Wright published his autobiography, Mr Wright. Wright also helped Arsenal reach the 1994 European Cup Winners' Cup Final, although he was suspended for the final in which Arsenal beat Parma 1–0.

I was really nervous taking part in training, because even though I had been picked for an England squad I was still not far away from feeling that I was not going to be good enough in any situation, and he went out of his way to be nasty. After a spell of poverty during which his wife was expecting their first child, Wright spent 32 days in Chelmsford Prison for failing to pay fines for driving without tax or insurance. However this is a book about triumph, working hard and some of the things it takes to stay at the top of World Football.As we're unlikely to see terraces again at football, this is the virtual equivalent where you can chat to your hearts content about all football matters and, obviously, Arsenal in particular. His father was absent from a young age, and he was brought up by his mother, Nesta, and an abusive stepfather.

As of 2023 [update], he is Arsenal's second-highest scorer of all time and Crystal Palace's third-highest.These books were found recently after our move and they are slightly damaged/marked - they are NOT in mint condition. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Wrighty's characteristic honesty means his book is far more engrossing than most bland football memoirs' Sunday TimesIan Wright, Arsenal legend, England striker and TV pundit extraordinaire, is one of the most interesting and relevant figures in modern football. Always interesting, though a family chart showing which of his 8 children belonged which partner could have been a useful addition!

The thing I especially liked about Wrighty’s autobiography is that the first ‘part’ cuts straight to the interesting bits at Palace, Arsenal and then West Ham.Ian is obviously an emotional man, who cares as shows in his memory of school teacher Mr Pidgen; who showed him how to play football and motivated by giving him responsibilities which the young tearaway Wright responded to.

Wright scored 117 goals in 253 starts and 24 substitute appearances over six seasons for The Eagles in all competitions, [4] making him the club's record post-war goalscorer [18] and third on the all-time list. With exquisite wit and a distinctive voice, Ian frankly discusses, among other things, how retirement affects footballers, why George Graham deserves a statue, social media, the importance of music, racism, breaking Arsenal's goal-scoring record, and of course, what he thinks of Tottenham. Of course, I lost the ball quite a few times because I was so nervous and when I did McMahon really laid into me, loudly saying things like, ‘For fuck’s sake, who are these players? From Sunday morning football directly to Crystal Palace; from ‘boring, boring Arsenal’ to inside the Wenger Revolution; from Saturday afternoons on the pitch to Saturday evenings on primetime television; from a week in prison to inspiring youth offenders, Ian will reveal all about his extraordinary life and career.From Sunday morning football directly to Crystal Palace; from 'boring, boring Arsenal' to inside the Wenger Revolution; from Saturday afternoons on the pitch to Saturday evenings on primetime television; from a week in prison to inspiring youth offenders, Ian will reveal all about his extraordinary life and career. Biography: Ian Wright, MBE, is an English former professional footballer, turned television and radio personality. I never realised he had done so much and also kind of forgot he had retired from playing around 19 years ago! While young, Wright adopted the son of his then girlfriend Sharon Phillips ( Shaun, born 1981) and had another child with her ( Bradley, born 1985).