Peter Chapman is a Barnsbury boy whose father supported Arsenal a little and goalkeepers a lot, who himself played in Gualadajara where Banks made that save, who is a journalist and writer. This is his first book about goalkeepers

'Witty and acutely observed, it is the story of post-war Britain told through the eyes of a North London boy brought up on the tradition of goalkeeping legends.' Daily Mail 'More than football... woven together with skill and style.' Independent 'Well written, charming, funny.' Sunday Times 'There are times when words are worth a thousand pictures... invigorating history, but the football too is excellent' Glasgow Herald

Peter Chapman is a Barnsbury boy whose father supported Arsenal a little and goalkeepers a lot, who himself played in Gualadajara where Banks made that save, who is a journalist and writer. This is his first book about goalkeepers

'Witty and acutely observed, it is the story of post-war Britain told through the eyes of a North London boy brought up on the tradition of goalkeeping legends.' Daily Mail 'More than football... woven together with skill and style.' Independent 'Well written, charming, funny.' Sunday Times 'There are times when words are worth a thousand pictures... invigorating history, but the football too is excellent' Glasgow Herald

Peter Chapman is a Barnsbury boy whose father supported Arsenal a little and goalkeepers a lot, who himself played in Gualadajara where Banks made that save, who is a journalist and writer. This is his first book about goalkeepers

'Witty and acutely observed, it is the story of post-war Britain told through the eyes of a North London boy brought up on the tradition of goalkeeping legends.' Daily Mail 'More than football... woven together with skill and style.' Independent 'Well written, charming, funny.' Sunday Times 'There are times when words are worth a thousand pictures... invigorating history, but the football too is excellent' Glasgow Herald