The Glorious Game: Extra Time: Arsene Wenger, Arsenal and the Quest for Success [Paperback]

Alex Fynn (Author), Kevin Whitcher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2004

Alex Fynn and Kevin Whitcher draw upon times spent behind the scenes at Highbury to piece together an intimate portrait of both the man at the helm, Wenger, and life at the only Premiership club with a chance of challenging the Old Trafford hegemony. The Glorious Game looks back to Arsene Wenger's arrival at the club, studies his philosophy of football, examines Arsenal's underachievement in Europe, and their continuing battle for English supremacy with Manchester United. Featuring interviews and profiles of the key individuals at Highbury—from Wenger and David Dein, through to the likes of Thierry Henry, Sol Campbell, Liam Brady, and Bob Wilson—this edition includes four new chapters on the 2003-2004 season.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'The Strength of both the original book and this revised version is its interviews with key personnel: VIce chairman David Dein, Arsene Wenger and many of the players. Jens Lehmann, Kolo Toure, Gilberton Silva and Thierry Henry are immensely perceptive on what it means to play for the Gunners, the methodology of the manager and the need to press on for the ultimate prize, the Champions' League title.' TIme Out

About the Author

Alex Fynn is the author of two previous successful books on Arsenal: Heroes and Villains, and The Great Divide, and numerous titles on the business of football. He was instrumental in the formation of the Premier League and, as a consultant to the FA and Football League, writes regularly in the national press. Kevin Whitcher is the editor of Arsenal's fanzine The Gooner. Alex Fynn is the author of two previous successful books on Arsenal: Heroes and Villains, and The Great Divide, and numerous titles on the business of football. He was instrumental in the formation of the Premier League and, as a consultant to the FA and Football League, writes regularly in the national press. Kevin Whitcher is the editor of Arsenal's fanzine The Gooner.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Orion Publishing (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752864009
• ISBN-13: 978-0752864006
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,377,867 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)