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Mickey Thomas: My Autobiography
Previously published as Kick-ups, Hiccups, Lock-ups by Mickey Thomas.
From the terraces of Wrexham to the bright lights of Manchester United, Mickey Thomas lived the footballing dream, until it all came crashing down.
Labelled the “Welsh George Best”, he was a rare talent and a natural showman who became a cult hero wherever he played.
Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton, Stoke, Wales, famous grounds, big crowds, and a life most footballers can only imagine.
But the game was only part of the story.
Away from the pitch came excess, chaos, naivety, and eventually, prison.
This acclaimed autobiography writes honestly about fame, anxiety, addiction, and the personal losses he kept hidden for years.
This is football as it really was in the 1970s and 80s, wild and unfiltered, before agents and polished apologies.
It is also the story of hitting rock bottom, prison, public shame, and the long road back to becoming a respected media pundit and commentator.
From growing up on a tough Welsh council estate to becoming a fan favourite at some of England’s biggest clubs, this is a life lived at full throttle.
Funny, shocking, and deeply human, this autobiography tells the truth without excuses or sentimentality.
If you think you’ve heard every football story before, you haven’t heard this one.
And fittingly, it all comes full circle at Wrexham, where Mickey began his career, earned his testimonial, and still shares an enduring love affair with the club and its fans.
From the terraces of Wrexham to the bright lights of Manchester United, Mickey Thomas lived the footballing dream, until it all came crashing down.
Labelled the “Welsh George Best”, he was a rare talent and a natural showman who became a cult hero wherever he played.
Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton, Stoke, Wales, famous grounds, big crowds, and a life most footballers can only imagine.
But the game was only part of the story.
Away from the pitch came excess, chaos, naivety, and eventually, prison.
This acclaimed autobiography writes honestly about fame, anxiety, addiction, and the personal losses he kept hidden for years.
This is football as it really was in the 1970s and 80s, wild and unfiltered, before agents and polished apologies.
It is also the story of hitting rock bottom, prison, public shame, and the long road back to becoming a respected media pundit and commentator.
From growing up on a tough Welsh council estate to becoming a fan favourite at some of England’s biggest clubs, this is a life lived at full throttle.
Funny, shocking, and deeply human, this autobiography tells the truth without excuses or sentimentality.
If you think you’ve heard every football story before, you haven’t heard this one.
And fittingly, it all comes full circle at Wrexham, where Mickey began his career, earned his testimonial, and still shares an enduring love affair with the club and its fans.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2025
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