Mr Wright: The Explosive Autobiography of Ian Wright

by Ian Wright, Paul McCarthy

An autobiography of Ian Wright, the British footballer who shot to prominence in 1985 when he joined Crystal Palace from Greenwich Borough Services. Six years later he joined Arsenal, and has been the club's top goal-scorer every season since.

Genres: Football, Autobiography, Nonfiction, Biography, Sports

226 pages, Hardcover

First published August 22, 1996

About the author

Ian Edward Wright, MBE is a retired English footballer turned television and radio personality.


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Reviews

[Ronnie John · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic read especially if you are an Arsenal fan and/or London based individual. A great look at an amazing player and personality to grace the football field. The euphoria you see in Ian wrights playing style is shown in this book and he is almost like a child sometimes in his excitement for the game, this is a trait that makes him incredibly likeable.

[John Newcomb · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was Ian's first autobiography and having read the latter one it is quite interesting to compare the two. What comes across in both is what an excellent striker he was.

[Graham · Rating 2 out of 5]

More geared to Gooners - although Palace fans would also enjoy to an extent.
Really strong few pages about the abhorrent racism he suffered representing England at Millwall, and the racism directed to Arsenal players at Wrexham too.
Picked up a signed copy at a book exchange at Wellington College Health Club, Crowthorne, for my brother, who was there for the FA Cup Final, European matches and many Premier League games written about. Thought I'd read it first before dispatching to him in Budapest.
Worthwhile read, but happy to move it on.

[Spacecaptain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy holiday read.