When you think of Ipswich Town you think of John Wark.
“He was an extraordinary player”
Sir Bobby Robson
Collector’s Edition
only 857 copies available
John Wark played in 678 matches and scored 179 goals for Ipswich Town. So, each collector’s edition copy represents one of those statistics.
Individually numbered, your collector’s edition copy comes with a high-quality slipcase, a certificate signed by John, and a bookmark, making it a truly exclusive piece of ITFC memorabilia.
£50 including postage & packaging (to the UK)
For international sales email us at sales@itfcicons.com
Standard Edition
It is now just over 50 years ago that John Wark made his Ipswich Town first team debut. And it is almost 30 years since he played his final match. However, supporters fortunate to have witnessed him in action still talk with misty eyed affection about the man who wrote the records.
Through a combination of his outstanding achievements and incredible longevity, it could be argued that the subject of this book played his part in bringing more honour and success to the Blues than any other individual player in the club’s rich history.
John Wark’s incredible football story is all brought to life in this high-quality, hardback book consisting of 240 full colour pages packed with evocative images celebrating this Ipswich Town icon.
£35 including postage & packaging (to the UK)
For international sales email us at sales@itfcicons.com
John Wark discusses his new book
on Life’s A Pitch
There’s only one Johnny Wark
Second on the club’s list of all-time appearances and joint second in the goalscorers list too – John Wark has had a remarkable impact on the fortunes of Ipswich Town Football Club, and this new book provides comprehensive insight on the Town legend’s career.
John discusses the glory days under the legendary Sir Bobby Robson and provides fascinating insight on his other two spells at the club under managers, John Duncan, John Lyall and his former teammate, George Burley.
One of ITFC’s FA and UEFA Cup heroes – John made his debut aged just 17 and was still going strong at almost 40 years old.
He was voted the 1980-81 PFA Player of the Year. And was the Ipswich Town supporter’s Player of the Year on a record four occasions.
He played in more East Anglian derby matches and had scored more goals in them than any other player. Plus, he recorded an incredible six hattricks along with two four goals hauls during his extensive career.
Warky’s Teammates
From Allan Hunter to Kieron Dyer, the book includes exclusive interviews with, and features on a number of John’s former colleagues from his three different spells at the club, including;
Allan Hunter
Kevin Beattie
Paul Mariner
George Burley
Terry Butcher
Russell Osman
Arnold Muhren
Frans Thijssen
Chris Kiwomya
Kieron Dyer
Remembering all
the big matches
From Arsenal to Aris Salonika. John Wark was right at the centre of so many of Ipswich Town’s most famous matches from the 1970s through to the 90s.
In a Warky Wonderland
On the pitch Warky rubbed shoulders with the biggest names in world football, and he was in the running for the game’s most prestigious individual accolades too.
Life off the pitch, has been almost as exciting. He appeared in a Hollywood film, Escape To Victory alongside A-list actors and the most famous footballer of all time. John also turned up on Top of The Pops performing in front of millions. And not forgetting his contribution to Sky Sports memorable advert promoting the start of their Premier League coverage – proving he too was still ‘alive and kicking’ at the veteran stage of his career.
Plus, you will find all of the stats from John’s 19 seasons of first team action at Portman Road as well.
Part of the ITFC Icons Collector’s set
The book was produced by the team responsible for All To Play For, the recent publication documenting George Burley’s time as manager at Portman Road. And the 1980-81 The Greatest Season in Ipswich Town’s History publication.
Written and produced by Neil Prentice, it forms part of the ITFC Icons collector’s set.
Proud to support
A donation from every book sold will be made to Cancer Support Suffolk.
