{"product_id":"calling-the-shots-how-to-win-at-football-and-life-hardcover","title":"Calling the Shots: How to Win at Football and Life - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Dein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A man I like to call my father - football royalty' Ian Wright\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e 'Without David Dein there wouldn't have been a Premier League' Greg Dyke\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Mr Dein will always be Mr Arsenal' Thierry Henry\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe long-awaited memoir from international football ambassador, former co-owner of Arsenal FC and legend of the game: David Dein. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere's no doubt that Dein has been one of the most significant and influential figures in British football for over three decades - operating at club and international level. He was a prime mover in the creation of the Premier League, hugely influential within the England set-up and, of course, was the mastermind - along with Arsène Wenger - in creating the glory days of Arsenal Football Club, leading the team for almost a quarter of a century. Connected to the most senior figures across the global game as a friend, rival, advisor, and collaborator, Dein has been central to major turning points in the game. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalling the Shots\u003c\/i\u003e is part memoir, part inspirational meditation on leadership, teamwork and how to invest in people. It tracks the full story of David's remarkable life and career to date, recounting never-before-told stories from the inside, intriguing characters met along the way, and discussing the past, present and future of football. An entertaining and motivational read for football and non-football fans alike, \u003ci\u003eCalling the Shots\u003c\/i\u003e is a dynamic masterclass in how to succeed in business and life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Barry Dein MBE (born 7 September 1943) is the Ambassador for the Premier League and International Ambassador for the Football Association. He is the former co-owner and vice-chairman of Arsenal Football Club and former vice-chairman of the Football Association. Dein is also the founder of The Twinning Project. He spends much of his free time giving motivational speeches to schools and prisons in the UK and at football conferences globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.42 x 9.29 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 17, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169977602183,"sku":"9781408716335","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/14d66840ba7526aa604da23c5c570df2.webp?v=1733344960","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/calling-the-shots-how-to-win-at-football-and-life-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}