Publisher's Synopsis
When Gary Mabbutt was 17 years old, his life was shattered by the news that he was diabetic. A professional footballer for Third Division Bristol Rovers, and dreaming of representing his country, nobody knew whether diabetes could be combined with professional football. This book tells Mabbutt's story, which shows him exceeding all expectations and limitations, taking him from Bristol Rovers to Tottenham Hotspur, and to representing England at senior level. Including the inevitable setbacks, his relationship with top players and management, as well as the media, a chapter on the Hillsborough disaster and his hopes for the future, "Against All Odds" gives an inside look at First Division football.
