Simon Garner autobiography now available in Waterstones

The new book from Blackburn Rovers’ all-time leading goal scorer Simon Garner is now available at the Blackburn branch of Waterstones.

Simon Garner: One Last Shot has been released in time for Christmas and tells the story of Garner’s Blackburn career as well as his career and life after leaving the club in 1992.

The book includes guest contributions from Kenny Dalglish, Mark Atkins, Mike Newell, David Speedie, Don Mackay, Bobby Saxton and a host of other former Rovers players, as well as those from his career after leaving Blackburn.

It has been available to order at www.simongarnerbook.co.uk for some time, however can now be picked up at the Blackburn store for those who prefer to do their shopping in person.

Garner, who lives in Buckinghamshire and works as a painter and decorator, said: “There has been a great reaction to the book so far and I have been really pleased at the response from fans of all ages.

“I’m delighted the book is now on sale at Waterstones.”

Garner scored 194 goals in a 14-year career at Ewood Park. As well as looking back at Garner’s time at Blackburn – from his arrival as a 16-year-old from Boston to his departure following the club’s promotion to the Premiership in 1992 – the book follows his career through West Bromwich Albion and Wycombe Wanderers.

Garner also talks about his short stint behind bars after being found guilty of contempt of court during his divorce proceedings and his non-league career thereafter. And there’s a look at his life after football, becoming a painter and decorator and settling in the south of England.

The book, published by Northpoint, costs £12.99 at Waterstones in The Mall Blackburn.

It can also be bought online at www.simongarnerbook.co.uk for £12.99 or £16.99 for a signed copy.