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89

Arsenal’s Greatest Moment, Told in Our Own Words

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89

By: Amy Lawrence
Narrated by: Alan Davies, Amy Lawrence
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Brought to you by Penguin.

This audiobook edition is narrated by Alan Davies.

Foreword by Thierry Henry.

Anfield, May 26th 1989.

The final day of the Division One season. The rest of football stopped to watch as perennial champions Liverpool took on rank outsiders Arsenal in a head-to-head contest for the title. With the Gunners leading 1-0 but desperately needing another goal to take the title, it was, in the immortal words of commentator Brian Moore, ‘up for grabs now....’

Set against the backdrop of Hillsborough disaster, and during an emotional era in football long before the Premier League as we now know it, 89 is an oral history of a sporting moment so unusual it felt instantly historic.

89 creates a definitive and kaleidoscopic portrait of a match, and an iconic moment in English football that changed the sport forever.

Drawing on years of research and interviews, writer Amy Lawrence brings together fascinating and never-before heard testimonies from the voices who were there on the pitch, including captain Tony Adams, goalscorers Alan Smith and Mickey Thomas, manager George Graham and many more.

Also featured are accounts from those off the pitch, including Arsenal legend Ian Wright, super-fans Nick Hornby, Alan Davies and Dermot O’Leary, and Gunners from across the globe recounting where and how they watched, and the lasting effect this seminal games has had on their lives.

This audio edition includes an exclusive bonus chapter of a Q&A between Amy Lawrence and Alan Davies.

©2019 Amy Lawrence (P)2019 Penguin Audio
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Great memories and insights of the build up, events as they occurred on and off the pitch and aftermath to this most epic of all sporting finales. Emotions captured so well following the tragic events that shook football that season and beyond, perfectly delivered by the wonderful narration. Recommended to all, but as an Arsenal fan of 45 years and remembering life as a supporter before, during and afterwards this truly watershed moment, an absolute joy and essential listen.

Still the greatest 35 years on

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fantastic listen a must for any arsenal fan a nite that will never be forgotten

Brilliant

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wonderful book, wonderfully read & a wonderful glimpse into the Pinnacle of what true support of a sports team is all about. I think it's a shame that we've lost so many of the positive things connected with football since but this book does an amazing job of capturing the glory of that time - before money spoiled the sport

The Beautiful Game's Most Beautiful Moment

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Rocky, Rocky, Rocky Rocastle!! Oh, Rocky, Rocky! Rocky, Rocky, Rocky, Rocastle!! Oh, Rocky, Rocky!
A splendid book.

Oh, Rocky, Rocky!!!

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A brilliantly written (and narrated) book about Arsenal's historic 88/89 season.
Comments and memories from players and fans giving a really nice perspective on that fateful night from multiple angles.
A feel good story that is hard to believe really happened 30 year on!

A wonderful trip down memory lane

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An excellent read. You can get lost in the many characters but still an enthralling story based on fact.

True Story by True People

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the backdrop of Hillsborough and the 88 89 season is pulpable. and is only fitting it sits prominent in this retelling

pleasure pain laughed and cried it's all here

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A really good read and a must for all Gooners out there. Amy Lawrence is just brilliant!

For all Gooners

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My first book review and probably my last. But this is the best book I’ve listened too. Bought back so many memories and emotions. Listening to all the fans stories and merging them with your own experience of the night and other great football memories with friends and family. Was an emotional roller coaster of a bygone era.

Reliving greatness

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Amazing stuff from Amy Lawrence & Alan Davies and an excellent companion to @89film mixed emotions covering undoubtedly the greatest end to a season ever and footballs greatest tragedy. A must listen x #jft96

Amazing stuff, so many emotions

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