4 Sports Autobiographies That Need To Happen

4 Sports Autobiographies That Need To Happen
Emmet O'Keeffe
By Emmet O'Keeffe
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1. Roman Abramovich

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Abramovich has never given an interview in England since buying Chelsea ten years ago and the Russian oil tycoon remains a mysterious figure. His autobiography would hopefully lift the lid on his relationship with Mourinho, what he really thinks of John Terry and why he has so much time for Avram Grant.

This wouldn't just be a sports book obviously and it would be very interesting to hear Abramovich discuss his rise to power in Russia and particularly the 'aluminium wars'in Russia in the mid 90s.

According to The Times, the 'aluminium wars' led to murders of smelting plant managers, metals traders and journalists as groups battled for control of the industry. After (Abramovich) emerged at the top of the trade, the murders stopped.

2. Paul Galvin

Obviously this would be part sports book and part elegant fashion novel. Galvin is a complex character and they often make the best subjects for autobiographies.

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His various 'red mist' moments and playing for one of the great GAA teams of all time would make the sports section of the book an appealing read. Hopefully Galvin would also convey what's it like to be a fashion icon in the GAA as well as explaining his early faux pas.

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Picture credit; Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

3. Jose Mourinho

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Its surprising given his lust for the limelight that Mourinho has never released his memoir (although reports in Italy have suggested it might not be too far away). The former Chelsea manager has never fully explained his departure from Stamford Bridge in 2007 and his relationship with John Terry seemed to have soured towards the end of his time at the club.

Also up for discussion would be Abramovich, Casillas, Ronaldo, Balotelli, Materazzi and so much more.

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4. Warren Gatland

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This might seem an odd choice but the 'menopausal warthog' has always been very open with the media and seems like an interesting character. From an Irish point of view, Gatland's views on Eddie O'Sullivan could make for some explosive content as well as good insights into his great Wasps and Wales teams.

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