The searingly honest and at times harrowing autobiography of the former Liverpool, Aston Villa and England striker. Exposes the dark and often seedy world hidden behind the glamorous facade of professional football.
‘I was a mess. I couldn’t get out of bed. I couldn’t structure my day properly. I couldn’t face having a shower or getting dressed. Those all seemed like major events I didn’t want to confront.’
Once the most charismatic and expensive player in the new Premiership flooded with cash, Stan Collymore had, by the age of 28, booked himself into The Priory to treat his depression, close to self-destruction and unable to get his head round playing at all.
Along the way, he had been the goalscorer nobody wanted to congratulate, the centre-forward no one knew how to manage, a deeply reluctant star in a tabloid culture that saw him make the front pages as often as the back, and that waited for him to crack up or lash out. When he eventually did, it was, infamously, inevitably, at his then celebrity girlfriend, Ulrika Jonsson.
But then retired from football in 2001 and finding himself in the commentary box, he proved he did care about the game, rather too much perhaps, sounding like a fan as much as an ex-player – and at a stroke he had more in common with the rest of the nation. He knew it was all so much more than a game, and what happened on the field was only a reflection of what was going on inside players’ heads.
The contradictions remain. A man, who had a steady stream of celebrity women falling at his feet, shamed by his voyeurism in a Cannock car park; a star with everything who was once discovered by his wife tightening a belt around his neck; a loving dad of two whose own father walked out of the marital home and who Collymore continues to blot from his memory to this day; a footballer who abstains from drugs, yet who needs therapy at Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous; the loner slated for his aloofness who found critical acclaim as a football pundit on national prime-time radio.
This is Stan Collymore’s own life story, the real person on his flawed character and personal demons, telling it like you have never seen before – raw and uncut.

San Francisco 49ers 101 (101:my First Team-board-book)

Sports & Outdoors

Brad Epstein

Biographies

Michaelson Entertainment

USC 101 is required reading for every future Trojan! From the inspiring pride of the Spriit of Troy to singing Fight On and the thrills of championship football, you'll share all the memories and excitement with the next generation! This sturdy board book features loads of high quality photos and content for young and old alike. Perfect for fans and alumni to share with kids and grandchildren. The book makes a great baby shower gift, birthday gift and holiday gift! Make sure the little ones grow up supporting the RIGHT school and team!!!!

USC 101: My First Text-Board-Book

Children's Books

Epstein, Brad

Education & Reference

Yale 101 is required reading for every future Yalie! From the majesty of Harkness Tower to listening to the Whiffenpoofs and watching the Harvard-Yale Regatta, you'll share all the excitement with the next generation! And the kids will love singing Boola and Bull-Dog with you! This sturdy board book features loads of high quality photos and content for young and old alike. Perfect for fans and alumni to share with kids and grandchildren. The book makes a great baby shower gift, birthday gift and holiday gift! Make sure the little ones grow up supporting the RIGHT school and team!!!!

Yale 101: My First Text-Board-Book

Brad M.Epstein

Arizona State University 101 is required reading for every future Sun Devil! From whitewashing the A to cheering with Sparky in Sun Devil stadium, you'll share all the great memories with the next generation! This sturdy board book features loads of high quality photos and content for young and old alike. Perfect for fans and alumni to share with kids and grandchildren. The book makes a great baby shower gift, birthday gift and holiday gift! Make sure the little ones grow up supporting the RIGHT school and team!!!!

Arizona State University 101: My First Text-Board-Book

Texas A&M 101 is required reading for every future Aggie! From the traditions of Reveille and the elephant walk to the thrills of the 12th Man and Aggie War Hymn, you'll share all the excitement with the next generation! This sturdy board book features loads of high quality photos and content for young and old alike. Perfect for fans and alumni to share with kids and grandchildren. The book makes a great baby shower gift, birthday gift and holiday gift! Make sure the little ones grow up supporting the RIGHT school and team!!!!

Texas A&m 101: My First Text-Board-Book

Dartmouth College 101 is required reading for every future Dartmouth student! From the Winter Carnival to eating in Thayer Dining Hall to watching the Big Green teams, you'll share all the memories and traditions with the next generation! This sturdy board book features loads of high quality photos and content for young and old alike. Perfect for fans and alumni to share with kids and grandchildren. The book makes a great baby shower gift, birthday gift and holiday gift! Make sure the little ones grow up supporting the RIGHT school and team!!!!

Dartmouth College 101 (My First Text-Board Book)

University of Alabama 101 is required reading for every future Crimson Tide member! From the inspiring Denny Chimes to the legacy of Alabama football, you'll share all the excitement with the next generation. This sturdy board book features loads of high quality photos and content for young and old alike. Perfect for fans and alumni to share with kids and grandchildren. The book makes a great baby shower gift, birthday gift and holiday gift! Make sure the little ones grow up supporting the RIGHT school and team!!!!

University of Alabama 101

Auburn 101 is required reading for every future Tiger! You'll be screaming War Eagle! with your kids. Maybe even rolling Toomer's Corner - or your own front yard! And you'll remember all those great memories singing the Alma Mater with your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. This sturdy board book features loads of high quality photos and content for young and old alike. Perfect for fans and alumni to share with kids and grandchildren. The book makes a great baby shower gift, birthday gift and holiday gift! Make sure the little ones grow up supporting the RIGHT school and team!!!!

Auburn University 101

Epstein, Brad M.

University of Tennessee 101 is required reading for every future Volunteer! From the pride of Smokey to the thrills of The Hill and stirring memories of Rocky Top, you'll share all the excitement and spirit with the next generation! This sturdy board book features loads of high quality photos and content for young and old alike. Perfect for fans and alumni to share with kids and grandchildren. The book makes a great baby shower gift, birthday gift and holiday gift! Make sure the little ones grow up supporting the RIGHT school and team!!!!

University of Tennessee 101: My First Text-Board-Book (101 My First Text Boardbooks: University Football)

University of Washington 101 is required reading for every future Husky! From the spirit of the Husky Marching Band to the days spent in Odegaard Library and tailgating by boat, you'll share all the pride and tradition with the next generation! This sturdy board book features loads of high quality photos and content for young and old alike. Perfect for fans and alumni to share with kids and grandchildren. The book makes a great baby shower gift, birthday gift and holiday gift! Make sure the little ones grow up supporting the RIGHT school and team!!!!

University of Washington 101 (My First Text-Board-Book)

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