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Matt Jansen: The Autobiography: What Was, What Is and What Might Have Been
Hardback
Main Details
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Matt Jansen: The Autobiography: What Was, What Is and What Might Have Been
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Matt Jansen
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With Jon Colman
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:320 | Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 160 |
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Category/Genre | Soccer (football) |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781909715851
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Classifications | Dewey:796.334092 |
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Illustrations |
16 Plates, color
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Birlinn General
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Imprint |
Polaris
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Publication Date |
5 September 2019 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Matt Jansen had it all. He was young, quick, audaciously skilful and, at the turn of the millennium, regarded as one of the most intelligent attacking talents in English football. His potential seemed boundless. He was widely tipped to be part of England's campaign at the 2002 World Cup, but coach Eriksson instead surprised many with his conservative selection of Martin Keown over the rising star. England would crash out to ten-man Brazil - but Jansen didn't see a minute of it. While England battled it out in the Far East, Jansen had taken a holiday to Rome where he was involved a serious traffic accident. He suffered a brain haemorrhage and slipped into a six-day coma. Jansen survived and, astonishingly, he was back playing for Blackburn just four months later. Physically he may have felt he was ready to return to top-flight football, but mentally he was nowhere near. Battling the spectre of the accident, he was unable to recapture the instinctive genius that had previously defined him. This is the story of a career destined for the stratosphere, cruelly snatched away by the vagaries of fate. Brilliant, bold, and at times brutal in its honesty, this powerful tale of shattered dreams and a life rebuilt is a testament to an inspiring, unconquered soul.
Author Biography
Matthew Jansen is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker and a manager. He started his career with hometown club Carlisle United, and also played for Crystal Palace, Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers as well as a loan spell with Coventry City.
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