Try free for 30 days

  • Francis Benali: The Autobiography

  • Football Man to Iron Fran
  • By: Francis Benali
  • Narrated by: Francis Benali
  • Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

Try for $0.00
1 credit a month to use on any title, yours to keep (you’ll use your first credit on this title).
Stream or download thousands of included titles.
Access to exclusive deals and discounts.
$16.45 a month after 30 day trial. Cancel anytime.
Francis Benali: The Autobiography cover art

Francis Benali: The Autobiography

By: Francis Benali
Narrated by: Francis Benali
Try for $0.00

$16.45 per month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $21.26

Buy Now for $21.26

Pay using voucher balance (if applicable) then card ending in
Switch payment method
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions Of Use and Privacy Notice and authorise Audible to charge your designated credit card or another available credit card on file.

Publisher's Summary

Bloomsbury presents Francis Benali: The Autobiography by Francis Benali, read by Francis Benali.

Francis Benali is a Southampton Football Club legend and a celebrated charity endurance athlete, and he's ready to tell his story.

Francis 'Franny' Benali played football for 20 years for Southampton FC in nearly 400 games, almost his entire career. His utter dedication to the club caused him to be a hero to Saints fans around the world.

Written with the acclaimed Daily Mail sportswriter Matt Barlow, this book details Benali's humble beginnings and has countless tales involving players, managers and matches detailing Benali's illustrious football career. But his story is much more than that. The intense commitment he had as a player found a new outlet in the world of endurance sport. Through Ironman triathlons and marathons, he has raised more than one million pounds for Cancer Research UK.

Benali's story shows us what can be achieved through dedication and commitment on and off the pitch. Through football and charity, he has made a positive difference in countless people's lives. His is truly an inspirational story.
©2021 Francis Benali (P)2021 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Sports Football (American) Running & Jogging
Show More Show Less

Critic Reviews

"The iron man with a will of steel and a heart of gold. Truly fran-tastic!" (Jeff Stelling, Soccer Saturday)

"Franny was one of the last proper football sportsmen, he gave everything, always." (Chris Packham, Wildlife TV presenter and conservationist)

"Tough, passionate and dedicated, Franny is a Premier League legend. These tales from his playing career and his endurance challenges make for an incredible [listen]." (Dermot Gallagher, former Premier League manager)

What listeners say about Francis Benali: The Autobiography

Average Customer Ratings
Overall
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com.au reviews

Amazon Reviews
Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Adam saunders

superb and a great story from a true legend

mesmerising stuff, great stories from a true legend and incredible human being. Every fan of 90s football should read this

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Anonymous User

Absolute legend!

Great trip down memory lane for a saints fan in Oz!
Franny’s gonna get ya!🤣

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.