David Pleat’s *Just One More Goal* is a candid, absorbing memoir from one of English football’s most enduring figures. From his early days as an England Schoolboy international to his pivotal roles at Luton Town and Tottenham Hotspur, Pleat’s story captures both the triumphs and heartbreaks that have shaped his life in the game. The unforgettable image of him dancing across the pitch after Luton’s dramatic survival in 1983 is just one highlight in a career spanning decades, clubs, and countless challenges.
Pleat doesn’t shy away from the game’s murkier realities, offering honest insights into his relationships with chairmen like Alan Sugar and Daniel Levy and opening the door on the pressures and politics behind the scenes. His recollections of working alongside and observing managers from Glenn Hoddle to José Mourinho reveal the evolution of football management and the personal costs of chasing glory. Each chapter is a window into a changing sport and the personalities who shaped it.
But more than a personal memoir, Pleat’s book chronicles the transformation of football itself—from the freewheeling, instinctive style of his youth to the calculated, technical approach that dominates today. *Just One More Goal* is both a love letter to the beautiful game and a thoughtful exploration of how football, like its most devoted servants, must adapt or be left behind.
ROYAL MAIL TRACKED 48 Publisher: Bite Back Publishing
Published: September 23, 2025
Price: £11.99
ISBN-10: 1785909916
ISBN-13: 978-1785909917
Hardcover: 480 pages
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
