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Read by Geoff Shreeves
When it's the showpiece game of the weekend and it's on Sky Sports, you know Geoff will be there. No one handles the big moments better The man who asks the questions now gives the answers A legend of television journalism Throughout my career, Geoff is always there and always fair. As a player and a manager, you can't ask for more than that Geoff has always been professional, honest and authentic in all the time we've worked together. He has a special way of connecting with his line of questioning Good times. Bad times. Who is always there? Geoff is always there and he does his job perfectly Packed with brilliant anecdotes about the biggest names Cracking read by a brilliant reporter - loved it Sometimes, all that is needed is a bit of fun, and for that you can turn to Cheers, Geoff, by Geoff Shreeves, who is generous with his anecdotes The most respected pitchside reporter in football share incredible stories - on and off the field - from more than thirty years at the forefront of the beautiful game. Geoff Shreeves is a giant of football. From reporting pitchside on the biggest matches to his iconic appearances in EA's FIFA series, Geoff's warmth, humour and expertise have made him a constant fixture of the sport. In this audio edition of Cheers Geoff!, read by the author himself, Geoff shares hilarious, bizarre and moving stories from across his incredible career. This audio edition includes a foreword from Alan Shearer. 'Cracking read . . . loved it' - Piers Morgan 'Packed with brilliant anecdotes about the biggest names' - The Mirror There are just a handful of people who have been ever-present for the thirty years of the Premier League, but only one person has been at the very epicentre for the entire period: Geoff Shreeves. From signalling the very first ball to be kicked on Sky's Premier League coverage to facing down Sir Alex Ferguson's wrath (on countless occasions), Geoff is an integral part of the football fabric, respected by everybody in the game while still asking the toughest questions. Geoff's interviews with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsène Wenger, Frank Lampard and Alan Shearer have become the stuff of legend, but it is his close personal relationships with the game's star names that really sets him apart. Packed full of hilarious stories on and off the pitch - including trying to teach Sir Michael Caine how to act, a frightening encounter with Mike Tyson, as well as getting a lift home from the World Cup with Mick Jagger - Cheers, Geoff! is a must-listen autobiography for any fan of the beautiful game. A natural storyteller, Geoff brings an astonishing catalogue of tales to life with his unique brand of experience, insight and humour. 'A legend' - Arsène Wenger 'No one handles the big moments better' - Jordan Henderson Geoff Shreeves is most prominent Premier League touchline reporter. The Sky Sports veteran joined the station in 1991 having begun his career with US broadcasting giants Turner Network and CNN. Geoff has been present in every subsequent Premier League season and has also covered numerous Champions League campaigns as well as FA Cup and League Cup finals, England internationals and four World Cup tournaments. Geoff regularly hosted Sky's The Debate and has also hosted Sunday Supplement and The Football Show. For the past fifteen years, he has been the touchline reporter for EA Sports FIFA game franchise, which has sold more than 300 million games globally. Cheers Geoff! is his first book
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