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By: Peter Schmeichel
Narrated by: Richard Burnip
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Summary

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.

©2021 Peter Schmeichel (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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Brilliant book, poor narrator.

Could tell the narrator didn't know anything about football. Some of the pronunciations were comical.

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Great Book

Great book, not just for a Man Utd fan but for any football fan. There is so much that we didn’t know about Peter. Peter goes into depth about his life story and also the what ifs he come across aswell. It’s a must listen or must read.

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fantastic

what an amazing book, the insight to the man and the professional footballer is brilliant. excellent insight into goalkeeping and the mental strength needed.

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Maybe consider reading the book.

I enjoyed listening to the stories of Peter Schmeical but the narration was painful. A lot of mispronounced words and lack of emotion in the delivery made it hard to listen to. The book maybe a better bet than the audiobook

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Great read

What a great insight into a great man and his family, really enjoy learning what makes this man tick.

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Great book from a legend

Absolute brilliant listen from the best goalkeeper to grace the earth.
Really enjoyed listening to story’s from his past not just in football.
A very talented and genuine human being.

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Great insight into the legends life

It was a great listen, well narrated and gave further understanding of a legends career/life.

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Loved it.

The greatest keeper of my lifetime. Really enjoyed the story. The reader needs to learn that Ajax are a football team not a cleaner.

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interesting listen

really good listen, clearly very well developed since last attempt, fully endorse this. would be better with a more animated narrator even peter himself. some chapters sound like they were written by alan partridge

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Sincere and authentic

I never imagined reading an autobiography of a footballer but after listening to the interview with Chris Evans, I thought I would give it a chance. I loved it. It is a straightforward and very open account of Peter’s life and how he navigated his way through professional football and beyond. So open about mistakes, emotions, highs, disappointment. It is also clever in the way it gives some valuable lessons in what it takes to be a football legend and remain grounded. It was engaging all the way.

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