You Cant Win Anything With Kids: A History of the English Premier League Told Through Quotes

(Hardback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

An entertaining and effervescent history of the English Premier League told through the words and quotations of its players, managers, their contemporaries and the media. Relive the highs and lows, the drama and fun of 25 years of the Premier League through this exceptional compilation, which brings together the very best quotes, comments and soundbites to tell the story of each incident-packed season. Remember Kevin Keegans on-air meltdown Or Paolo Di Canios shove How about those jaw-on-the-floor goals like Tony Yeboahs volley or Sergio Ageros last gasp title-winning goal for Manchester City And what about some of those teams that set the competition alight like swash-buckling Newcastle, all-conquering Manchester United and Arsenals fabled Invincibles All the Premier Leagues sensational stories, extraordinary incidents and dazzling moments are told here through the voices, views and reflections of the managers and players involved. You Cant Win Anything With Kids also provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy some of the funniest, most insightful and sometimes perplexing soundbites from the last 25 years, from the endlessly amusing spat between Jos Mourinho and Arsne Wenger to Jrgen Klopps off-the-wall reflections, Eric Cantonas deeply philosophical musings and, of course, Alan Hansens profoundly misplaced pronouncement.

Reviews

Its been 25 years since the Premier League began and its a competition that never ceases to amaze me Long it may last. Enjoy the book. * Gary Neville *
Genuinely a little bit different * TalkSPORT *
...crammed with great quotes as it charts the Premier League from its start to Chelseas 2017 crown. * Sunday Mirror *

Author Bio

Gavin Newsham is a sportswriter and journalist who has written for The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Observer and The Sun. He was awarded the National Sporting Club Best New Writer for his first book, Letting the Big Dog Eat. He has published eleven books on sport including Once In A Lifetime: The Incredible Story of the New York Cosmos, Hype & Glory: The Decline and Fall of the England Football Team and The Official Treasures of Muhammad Ali. He lives in Brighton. @Gavinnewsham The National Football Museum is the biggest and best football museum in the world. After opening in Manchester in 2012, the first six weeks saw the museum welcome over 100,000 visitors and in just over two years more than 1 million had walked through the turnstiles. A registered charity, the museums president is Sir Bobby Charlton. Vice Presidents include Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Trevor Brooking and Sir Geoff Hurst. The museums Special Ambassador is Mark Lawrenson. @FootballMuseum