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Ollie : The Autobiography of Ian Holloway

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Ollie - The Autobiography of Ian Holloway, the critically acclaimed autobiography, is now available in paperback - fully revised with three additional - and explosive chapters. 'Ollie' is more than just a football book, this is a story of personal grit and determination.

Ian Holloway, is one of football's most outspoken and interesting characters as well as being a respected football coach.

He controversially moved from Plymouth Argyle, whilst seventh from top in the Championship, to Leicester City, a club in turmoil who had already had four managers in the previous 12 months.

Why did he quit Argyle? What really happened at Leicester? His tenure at The Walkers Stadium ended after a difficult six month period amid much turmoil and rumour - now Ollie tells his own side of the most dramatic period of his career - and reveals the truth about his departure from Argyle as well as responding to several outlandish claims aimed at him by people he once trusted.Ollie tells his story from his days as an apprentice at Bristol Rovers through to his playing days at the highest level with QPR and updates his story from the recent events in his personal life through to the most difficult decision in his career. He has had many personal battles to overcome, not least illness and learning that his children are profoundly deaf, whilst playing and managing. 'Ollie' is a fantastic read for all football fans. It will also set the record straight - once and for all.

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Green Umbrella Publishing
1906229694 / 9781906229696
Paperback / softback
25/10/2009
United Kingdom
English
240 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)
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Reprint. Originally published: 2007.