One My Autobiography, Peter Schmeichel
One My Autobiography, Peter Schmeichel
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One: My Autobiography
The Sunday Times bestseller

Author: Peter Schmeichel

Narrator: Richard Burnip

Unabridged: 13 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/30/2021

Synopsis

The autobiography of one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.

'Why me? How could a boy from a Copenhagen tower block say I want to be a champion with Manchester United and Denmark and make it happen?'

Peter Schmeichel is a giant of football, who won more Premier League titles (five) than any player in his position and captained Manchester United in the incomparable, last-gasp Treble-clinching win over Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final. 'I don't believe a better goalkeeper played the game,' Sir Alex Ferguson said. One: My Autobiography is Schmeichel's story.

In it, he takes us inside the remarkable, winning environment of a club that transformed football during the 1990s, and on to the pitch on that crazy, breathless night in Barcelona in 1999. From Ferguson's unique gifts to Eric Cantona's unique personality, he delivers a close-up and insightful portrait of United's golden era.

However, One: My Autobiography goes way beyond the pitch.

Schmeichel has an incredible family story to tell, starting with his father, Antoni, a brilliant Polish jazz musician who battled demons and for years kept a momentous secret from those around him. And he explores what he has been able to pass on to his own son, Kasper - himself a Premier League-winning goalkeeper and number one in the Danish national side.

Peter's life after football, seldom straightforward, is described with astonishing candour. One: My Autobiography is about football, origins, journeys and legacy.

(P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gary on April 07, 2022

The autobiography of Peter Schmeichel one of the best goalkeepers to grace the Premier League. Considering I am not a supporter of Manchester United I seem to read a lot of autobiographies from their former players. This account is certainly interesting and contained a lot of stories that I had neve......more

Goodreads review by Gordon on October 14, 2021

I love that the opening line of the blurb to One sees Peter Schmeichel asking the question “Why me?” Well natural talent and a fantastic work ethic would appear to be big contributors to the success he enjoyed during an outstanding playing career. Peter is appearing at the Cheltenham Literature Fest......more

Goodreads review by Nick on January 05, 2022

In my opinion perhaps the greatest goalie the Premiership has seen. So, a ghost written autobiography. PS was born Polish (I didn’t know that!) but his family emigrated to Denmark. Anyway you know the story, played in Denmark, got signed for United, won the Euros with Denmark, won the Treble with Uni......more

Goodreads review by David on June 19, 2022

This was an interesting read, as a United fan who always liked and rated Schmeichel as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. By his own admission, some bits are left out, but always fascinating what goes on behind the scenes we fans never see or know.......more

Goodreads review by Neil Lacey on April 15, 2022

One of my favourite players growing up and a candid view on his life and decisions made. Really enjoyed reliving some of the memories and games he mentioned......more

Quotes

It's comforting to know that one of the football heroes of my formative years is every bit the role model that I always thought him to be On Magazine

One . . . is way beyond the glorified sporting diaries that crowd the shelves at this time of year . . . splendidly rendered Irish Independent

Peter Schmeichel charts his exceptionally successful goalkeeping career alongside the remarkable story of his family Irish Times’ Best Sport books of the year

The best autobiographies are always the ones written when the passing of time allows events to be considered and evaluated in proper perspective . . . Genuine candour runs through the story . . . A quite riveting story Backpass Magazine

This is much more than the usual footballer's life story . . . It's warm, frank and conversational in tone . . . Terrific Daily Mail, 2021's best books for sports fans

The story of one of the undisputed greats Sun, Best Books for Christmas

A rollercoaster ride through the life of the Danish and Manchester United goalkeeper Evening Standard, Memoirs of the Year

Engaging, honest and unsentimental . . . riveting David Walsh, The Sunday Times

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