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King

My Autobiography
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King explores the remarkable career and personal journey of Ledley King, a footballer uniquely beloved by fans, peers, and teammates alike. Celebrated as one of the finest defenders of his era, King's playing days were profoundly impacted by chronic knee injuries. Despite this, he captained Tottenham Hotspur and represented England, showcasing exceptional talent and determination. The biography traces his life from his East London upbringing to his post-football future.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This biography is ideal for football enthusiasts, especially supporters of Tottenham Hotspur and those interested in stories of resilience within professional sports.

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The inspiring and untold story of Ledley King, one of English football's most lauded and recognised talents, and the heartbreaking account of a career cruelly cut short.

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Rarely in the modern English game has a player been as loved by his supporters, admired by his teammates, and respected by his peers as Ledley King. And even more rarely has such a shining talent seen their career cut so tragically short.

King was named 'the best defender in Europe' by Thierry Henry and described by Martin Jol as 'the best central defender I've ever seen'. King was undoubtedly one of the greatest talents of his generation. Yet injury forced his retirement at the age of only 31.

But even at the height of his chronic knee troubleβ€”when he could only train once a week and was advised not to even play football with his sonβ€”King still managed to captain Tottenham Hotspur and be called up to the England squad.

King documents the successes and struggles, both personal and professional, behind this unique and unprecedented footballing career: from King's childhood in East London to his future out of the white shirt of his beloved Tottenham Hotspur.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782069072

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Born in Bow in 1980, Ledley King joined Tottenham Hotspur as a trainee at the age of 16. After making his full debut in May 1999, he went on to make 323 appearances for Spurs, and won 21 caps for England in the process, before a chronic knee injury forced his retirement from professional football in July 2012. Ledley King continues to represent Tottenham Hotspur on an ambassadorial level.

Mat Snow is the former editor of FourFourTwo and Mojo magazines, for both of which he won Magazine Editor of the Year.

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