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On The Edge
The Autobiography
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On The Edge: The official autobiography from celebrated Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown
Martin Keown, Arsenal hero, invincible defender, and now distinguished pundit, is an icon of British football. In his first ever autobiography, he lifts the lid on an eventful life and career.
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On The Edge: The official autobiography from celebrated Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown
Martin Keown, Arsenal hero, invincible defender, and now distinguished pundit, is an icon of British football. In his first ever autobiography, he lifts the lid on an eventful life and career.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781405968508
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 October 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 487g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Martin Keown was an outstanding footballer for Arsenal and England, his career spanning more than two decades, from 1984 to 2005. He was part of a legendary Arsenal team that won three Premier League titles - two of them Doubles - and in the 2003/4 season remained undefeated for an entire League campaign. Martin is now a highly respected football columnist for Mail Sport, as well as a BAFTA winning TV pundit.
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