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Marcus Trescothick's book is very good. Open about his struggles with his mental health.

Both are divisive figures, but the books by David Millar and Chris Froome are both great insights into being a professional cyclists.

Tend to find most football biographies of current players a bit dull, although I want to read the Peter Crouch book. Agree that the Keane book is a must read.

 

The Peter Crouch book - How to be a Footballer - is a very entertaining read. It really lifts the lid on the madness of 21st century football culture in the PL.

 

Zlatan’s book is good (I think it’s called I am Zlatan). He’s got an interesting background and his upbringing sounded pretty tough so his journey to where he is now is really impressive and you get to see behind the arrogant, showman front that he puts on.

 

Tony Adams is decent

 

Much to many peoples annoyance I really enjoyed Joey Barton's. Obviously it's a one sided piece but I thought it was very good.

 

Carlo Ancelotti " Quiet Leadership".
In his final few weeks at Valley Parade I wrote to David Hopkin suggesting he read this book but he never replied.

 

Might be out of print now, but "Left Foot Forward" by Gary Nelson (ex Southend, Charlton, Torquay and few others) is a diary of a journeyman pro in the mid 90s. Good read.