Description: Fascinating chronicles of an utterly unique life in football and 18 years at Newcastle United, with a foreword by Alan Shearer.
Brief description: Alan Shearer is an English football pundit and former professional player and England captain. He was named Football Writers' Association Player of the Year in 1994 and won the PFA Player of the Year award in 1995 before coming third in both Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards in 1996. He is the Premier League's record goalscorer with 260 goals.
Review Quotes:
"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. It's a love letter to the game, yes-but also to the people who make it what it is." --News Letter "It's just a great read, and if you love Newcastle United, you'll love this." --The Journal "Eye-opening" --The Times "Laugh-out-loud funny ... and gut-punch poignant" --Irish News "Fascinating chronicles of an utterly unique life" --The Bookseller