'A must-read for any Newcastle fan.'
ALAN SHEARER
'A brilliant read.'
SHAY GIVEN
'A triumph... Beautifully written'
LES FERDINAND
Fascinating chronicles of an utterly unique life in football and 18 years at Newcastle United, with a foreword by Alan Shearer.
Once a Upon a Toon offers a unique perspective on life behind the scenes at one of England's most famous football clubs. No other individual has had the immense privilege of working at Newcastle United in the capacity that Paul Ferris once did: as a player between 1981 and 1986, as a physiotherapist between 1993 and 2006, and finally as a key member of Alan Shearer's management team in 2009.
This is a light-hearted, often hilarious and sometimes unbelievable retelling of the events Paul experienced and characters he encountered. His numerous, otherwise forgotten, tales from the bygone era of 1980s football include the likes of Kevin Keegan, Jack Charlton, Arthur Cox, Paul Gascoigne, Peter Beardsley, George Best and more. Ferris's chronicles from 18 years at Newcastle United also feature managers such as Graeme Souness and Sir Bobby Robson, the tumultuous 1993–2006 period and Alan Shearer's ill-fated short tenure.
If you are a Newcastle United supporter, football fan or loved The Boy on the Shed, this book is the ultimate way to revisit the club's precious glory days of football.
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A must-read for any Newcastle fan. Paul brilliantly brings to life his time at the club. -- Alan Shearer Very entertaining A lot fun. * Hawksbee and Jacobs, TalkSPORT * A brilliant read. Full of fascinating stories that take you behind the scenes at Newcastle United. -- Shay Given A triumph... Beautifully written and a wonderful tribute to the club and the North East. -- Les Ferdinand Hilariously funny and a must for every member of the Toon army * Chronicle Live * A crowd-pleasing collection of anecdotes from inside United, but also a footballer's book with rare heart * Matthew Philpotts, True Faith Independent NUFC Fanzine * A brilliant must-read Once Upon a Toon as the ability to make you laugh and cry a black and white roller-coaster that fans will enjoy. * Chronicle * Unforgettable laugh-out-loud funny. In Once Upon a Toon, Ferris has written more than a football memoir. Its a love letter to the game, yesbut also to the people who make it what it is. * News Letter * Its just a great read, and if you love Newcastle United, youll love this. * The Journal * Eye-opening * The Times *
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Fascinating chronicles of an utterly unique life in football and 18 years at Newcastle United, with a foreword by Alan Shearer.
Foreword by Alan Shearer
Prologue
Just get undressed for me . . .
Magnificent dilapidation
What does your wife do for a living?
Ted and Vi
My (dis)continued education
Benwell Bill
Preseason training: cheating, a bin liner and a slap
So Far Away
The secret pool
David McCreerys hair
The Kevin Keegan effect: 198284
A plastic pitch and a shopping trip
Superman, the squadron leader, and a very angry Irishman
The wisdom of Arthur
Meeting an idol
The man in the white coat
Did we score that one?
You probably dont remember me . . .
The Gallowgate roar
Jack Charlton, a death threat and a missing gun
George Reilly wins a fight
Once Upon a Time in America
Is Geraldine there?
The character and kindness of Zico
Joe Harveys knees
Is that Spandau Ballet?
Shearer a Newcastle United Legend
Divvent touch the soup . . .
One minute youre Steve McQueen . . .
Slipping out of the back door
Walking through the front door
I thought you drove an Aston Martin?
The Kevin Keegan effect 199297
She is looking at him!
The Young Ones
Dyou wanna go for a drink?
A Newcastle United family
The bell rings for round one
The weigh-in, scissors and a trip to the post office
Maiden Castle
Poulet à la compote, a strapping and a grumpy Belgian
A waste of time . . .
Gazza and a missing passport
Substance behind the style
The versatility and timekeeping of Faustino Asprilla
The smiling assassin
The Fulwell End is always full . . .
Shear brilliance
An unhappy manager, a Christmas do and a pink tutu
The pride of Cookstown
An enthusiastic student
A Yorkshire Terrier
A Psycho mummy
Talking to Bruce Fucking Springsteen
The General
A fan in the treatment room
I Put a Spell on You
A Cup final and a prized possession
El Gordo and El Gordito
They dont eat the green sweets . . .
Ruining Gazzas diet
Theres always someone with a bigger boat!
A book signing
Wait until you hear him sing!
A stray testicle, a tough Geordie and a convention of nuns
A familiar voice and a kind gesture
Ruining Bobby Robsons training session
Youve changed . . .
The Pied Piper of the Left Bank
A Man for All Seasons
Elevation
Alan Shearer or Elliot Lee?
Bonos glasses
The King of Barcelona
A dedicated superstar
An iconic celebration
The humble winner
Its only a bit of bloody wind . . .
Whats my name?
One player, two managers
A date with a masseur
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The Master Chronicler
Are ye not the trainer for Ncastle, like?
What will happen to Gareth?
Can I finish my song?"
It was over. I just didnt know it . . .
A final pilgrimage
Run for Home
Once upon a toon . . .
Paul Ferris is a Northern Irish former footballer, physiotherapist for Newcastle United, barrister and author. His first book, The Boy on the Shed, was a critically acclaimed bestseller and his second book, The Magic in the Tin, detailed his journey through prostate cancer. Paul is the CEO of Speedflex, a successful health and fitness business.
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