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Hodder & Stoughton has acquired the rights to Dear Scotland, the first book by Ally McCoist OBE in a six-way auction.
Huw Armstrong, editorial director of Hodder & Stoughton, acquired UK and Commonwealth rights from Nick Walters at David Luxton Associates in association with Tony Clarke at Soccer Speaker.
The Scottish football legend, with 61 caps and 19 goals for the national team to his name, will take Scotland fans down memory lane in the book. He discusses everything from growing up in Glasgow, his time with the national team, watching the national team at this summer’s European Championship to travelling the world.
McCoist said: "After a thrilling summer of following the football in Germany, I am so excited to announce that my first book, Dear Scotland, will be published by Hodder & Stoughton this autumn. In it, I will tell you all about how I fell in love with the Scottish national team, celebrate our small nation’s massive place in the game’s history, how my dreams came true when I played for the Tartan Army and many wonderful tales of playing for and standing with the greatest fans on the planet. Oh and AC/DC might get the odd mention too. I can’t wait for you to read it soon."
Armstrong said: "I don’t think there is anyone better at telling a story than Ally. You hang on every word and wait for every punchline. This book showcases what he is all about and why he is so loved. It is heart-warming, fascinating and truly hilarious. It is an honour to be publishing his first book and I can’t wait for it to be out there."
Hodder & Stoughton will publish in hardback, trade paperback, audiobook and e-book on 24th October.