Arsene Wenger: The Biography

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Arsene Wenger: The Biography
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Xavier Rivoire
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 129
Category/GenreBiographies: Sport
Soccer (football)
ISBN/Barcode 9781845133399
ClassificationsDewey:796.334092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Aurum Press
Imprint Aurum Press
Publication Date 25 August 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Arsene Wenger is credited with revolutionising one of the biggest clubs in Europe famously bringing free-flowing football to boring, boring Arsenal' and with influencing approaches to the modern game. In an industry of disposable contracts and ruthless sacking, his long tenure is testament to his success and dedication, and to the loyalty of players and fans. Wenger has said he is far too young to write his autobiography. Instead, he has cooperated with leading sports journalist Xavier Rivoire in this new authorised and definitive biography, which includes exclusive interviews with Wenger, ex and current players, family, colleagues and observers, across Japan, France and England. The result is a highly readable portrait of an astute and incisive manager, a shrewd talent scout and man manager, as well as an intensely private and intriguing man.

Author Biography

Xavier Rivoire is a leading football writer for France Football Magazine, and a regular contributor to British and French television and radio. For ten years he was the London based correspondent for L'Equipe. He is the author of several titles, including the authorised biography of Arsene Wenger and the bestselling Robert Pires: Footballeur.

Reviews

'...a well organised, entertaining book and the perfect gift for all Arsenal fans as they fasten their seat belts for what could be a roller-coaster season.'