‘TERRIFIC’ - Daily Mail
‘ONE OF THE UNDISPUTED GREATS’ - Sun
"Why me? How could a boy from a Copenhagen pyramid say he wants to be a champion with Manchester United and Denmark and make it a reality?"
Peter Schmeichel is a giant of football, who won more Premier League titles (five) than any player in his position and captained Manchester United to an unparalleled, last-minute Treble victory against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in 1999. "I don't think there has been a better goalkeeper who has played the game," said Sir Alex Ferguson. His book, One: My Autobiography, is the story of Schmeichel.
In it, he takes us into the remarkable, winning environment of a club that transformed '90s football, and onto the pitch of that crazy, thrilling night in Barcelona in 1999. From Ferguson’s unique gifts to Eric Cantona’s singular personality, it offers a close and insightful portrait of United’s golden era.
However, One: My Autobiography goes far beyond the football field. Schmeichel has an astonishing family history to tell, starting with his father, Antoni, a wonderful Polish jazz musician who struggled with demons and for years kept a significant secret from those around him. And he explores what he has been able to pass on to his own son, Kasper - who is also a Premier League champion and the number one for Denmark's national team.
Peter's life after football, rarely simple, is recounted with striking honesty. One: My Autobiography is about football, roots, journeys, and legacy.
Pages: 416, Year of Publication: 0526, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm
