On Days Like These: The Incredible Autobiography of a Football Legend (Hardback)
Martin O'Neill (author)Published: 10/11/2022
Written with his customary wit and insight, On Days Like These chronicles O'Neill's fifty-year career as player and manager, from winning back-to-back European Cups under Brian Clough to steering the Republic of Ireland to the second round of Euro 2016.
Martin O'Neill is one of the most fascinating and respected figures in football. On Days Like These tells the story of his remarkable career.
For the first time, Martin O'Neill reflects on one of the most varied and successful football careers in the British Isles. He made his breakthrough playing for Distillery in Northern Ireland before joining Brian Clough's legendary Nottingham Forest team, becoming one of the few players who made the epic journey from the Second Division to the glory years: winning the First Division championship, two League Cups and back-to-back European Cups. O'Neill represented Northern Ireland over sixty times, playing alongside George Best and captaining the side at the 1982 World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals.
As a manager, O'Neill's celebrated leadership of Celtic saw them win seven trophies, including three Scottish Premier League titles; and in England he successfully led Leicester City to two League Cups and Aston Villa to an unprecedented three consecutive top six Premier League finishes. He oversaw the Republic of Ireland reaching the Euros in 2016, when they made it to the second round for the first time in their history.
With a career spanning over fifty years, Martin tells of his exhilarating highs and painful lows; from the joys of winning trophies, promotion and fighting for World Cups to being harangued by fans, boardroom drama, relegation scraps and being fired. Written with his trademark honesty and humour, On Days Like These is one of the most insightful and captivating autobiographies and a must-read for any fans of the beautiful game.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781035008469
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 620 g
Dimensions: 242 x 163 x 37 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
You'll never get your head out of this . . . The stories are fantastic - John Motson, legendary football commentator
Brilliant . . . an entertaining read filled with fascinating stories, biting humour and searing honesty - The Belfast Telegraph
Every word of it is his . . . full of vim. Not to mention tales of conflict - Telegraph
Entertaining . . . An extraordinary career - Guardian
This fascinating biography does not disappoint, revealing what life has been like at the highest level of the game for nearly 50 years, the exhilarating highs and devastating lows, the triumphs and disappointments - Choice
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