Sober Staying Stopped
Sober Staying Stopped by Tony Adams is a revealing autobiography published by Simon & Schuster, Limited in 2017. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. In this book, Adams shares his journey of recovery from alcoholism, detailing the challenges he faced after admitting his struggles in his previous work, Addicted. He reflects on his illustrious football career with Arsenal and England, highlighting the influence of manager Arsene Wenger and the evolution of his life post-retirement.
Readers will find a candid exploration of Adams’ two-decade-long commitment to sobriety, alongside insights into his coaching and management experiences across various countries. He discusses the establishment of Sporting Chance, a charity aimed at supporting athletes dealing with addiction. The memoir also touches on broader themes, including the ongoing challenges faced by England in major tournaments and Arsenal’s quest for success in the years following his playing days. Sober offers a thoughtful perspective on personal growth and resilience in the face of adversity.
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THE BRILLIANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.
‘A searingly honest account of the Arsenal legend’s quest to recover from alcoholism. Unflinchingly brave.’
Being Addicted was only half the story, now comes the stunning new autobiography from Tony Adams, Sober.
Tony Adams was a charismatic figure on the football field, a true leader for Arsenal and England. He won league titles in three separate decades, and after the Gunners moved to their new stadium at the Emirates, it was fitting that a statue of him was erected outside to celebrate his extraordinary career. But, for much of that time, he was also drinking heavily and eventually admitted in his book Addicted that he was an alcoholic.
Now, in that book’s stunning successor Sober, Adams reveals what happened next. He discusses the impact that Arsene Wenger had when he arrived at Arsenal in 1996, and how the manager’s new methods helped extend his career and brought new success to the club. Always a great thinker on the game, Adams moved into coaching and management on retirement, playing a key role in Portsmouth’s famous FA Cup triumph in 2008, and taking on new challenges in the Netherlands, Azerbaijan, China and now Spain to broaden his perspective.
He movingly explains the struggles he’s faced to stay sober for twenty years and why he set up Sporting Chance, the charity which provides treatment and support for sports stars suffering from addictions. He gives his incisive thoughts on England’s continued failings in major tournaments and assesses why Arsenal have struggled to repeat the title-winning formula of his own time there.
Sober is a truly inspirational memoir from someone who has battled with his demons, but has continued to take things on, one day at a time.
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