Okay, my co-author Alex Fynn has been in touch to request a plug for a book signing this Friday at Waterstones in Enfield.

So, I’ll keep this brief. This is for the book ‘Arsènal: the Making of a Modern Superclub’, for which Smudger was one of several interviewees.

The signing begins at 5pm and if you can’t make it but want a signed book phone the store in advance on 020 8363 6060 and leave any details if you want it dedicated.

Alex will be there alongside Alan, and I hope to get along myself. But please, keep the abuse for me constructive.

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