{"product_id":"the-romford-pele-by-ray-parlours-rare-books","title":"The Romford Pele by Ray Parlour's [rare books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRay Parlour’s autobiography takes readers on a journey from his humble beginnings in Romford to the dizzying heights of Arsenal’s golden era. Covering his youth breakthrough under George Graham, through the transformative Wenger years, he shares humorous tales from the famed “Tuesday Club,” pranks with teammates like Tony Adams, and lessons learned alongside icons like Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp. Told in Parlour’s unmistakable cockney voice, the book is lighthearted and fast-paced—packed with stories about football life, dressing‑room banter, post-match nights, high-profile personal moments like his legal battles, and reflections on retirement\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eRay Parlour\u003c\/strong\u003e was born on March 7, 1973, in Romford, England. A loyal servant to Arsenal from 1992 to 2004, he made over 300 Premier League appearances and was an integral part of the club’s classic teams—winning three league titles, four FA Cups, and the 1994 Cup Winners’ Cup. Despite flying under the global radar, he earned the affectionate nickname “The Romford Pelé” for his tireless work-rate and down-to-earth personality. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAfter retiring from football, Parlour became a popular media pundit with BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSport, known for his approachable commentary and humorous stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255609548986,"sku":"353Y8CZY9-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/rrrrrrrrrrr999.jpg?v=1761066573","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-romford-pele-by-ray-parlours-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}