British Sports Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (2004) Winner
Gareth Southgate
ギャレス・サウスゲート
Gyaresu Sausugēto
Aliases:
Sir Gareth Southgate
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1970-09-03 （Watford）
- Nationality
- England, United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Watford, Hertfordshire → Crawley, West Sussex → Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Career
- Occupations
- Footballer (defender, midfielder), Football manager, England national football team manager
- Active Years
- 1988-2024
- Affiliations
- Crystal Palace F.C., Aston Villa F.C., Middlesbrough F.C., The Football Association
- Influenced By
- Bryan Robson
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College | — | Recreation and Leisure Industries | City & Guilds Certificate | 1987-1989 | United Kingdom |
Croydon College
Recreation and Leisure Industries
Degree:
City & Guilds Certificate
Period:
1987-1989
Year of Graduation:
1989
Country:
United Kingdom
The Footballers Further Education & Vocational Training Society Youth Training Scheme
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Football League First Division | — | — | Football League | 優勝 |
| 1996 | Football League Cup | — | — | Football League | 優勝 |
| 2004 | Football League Cup | — | — | Football League | 優勝 |
| 2020 | UEFA European Championship | — | — | UEFA | 準優勝 |
| 2024 | UEFA European Championship | — | — | UEFA | 準優勝 |
| 2019 | Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) | — | — | British Government | 受章 |
| 2025 | Knight Bachelor | — | — | British Government | 受章 |
Football League First Division
1994
Organization:
Football League
Result:
優勝
Football League Cup
1996
Organization:
Football League
Result:
優勝
Football League Cup
2004
Organization:
Football League
Result:
優勝
UEFA European Championship
2020
Organization:
UEFA
Result:
準優勝
UEFA European Championship
2024
Organization:
UEFA
Result:
準優勝
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
2019
Organization:
British Government
Result:
受章
Knight Bachelor
2025
Organization:
British Government
Result:
受章
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Woody & Nord: A Football Friendship
2003 Non-fictionThis book describes an enduring friendship forged in the Crystal Palace youth team that has survived Southgate and Woodman's wildly differing fortunes in the professional game. Won Sports Book of the Year 2004.
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Anything Is Possible: Be Brave, Be Kind & Follow Your Dreams
2020 Non-fictionA book sharing lessons from his football career on pursuing dreams.
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Dear England: Lessons on Leadership
2025 Non-fictionLessons on leadership from his time as England manager.
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Bibliography
- Woody & Nord: A Football Friendship (2003)
- Anything Is Possible: Be Brave, Be Kind & Follow Your Dreams (2020)
- Dear England: Lessons on Leadership (2025)
Adaptations
- Dear England (play, 2023)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Accessible and personal narrativeMemoir style
- Recurring Motifs
- friendshipleadershipovercoming adversity
Legacy
Iconic figure in English football, leading England to two EURO finals, World Cup semi-final, renowned for leadership and man-management.
In Popular Culture
- Chant parody of Atomic Kitten's 'Whole Again': 'Southgate You're The One'
- Waistcoat became a meme (Waistcoat Wednesday)
- Play 'Dear England' about his tenure
Quotes
-
As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. But it's time for change, and for a new chapter.
Source: Resignation statement (2024)
Trivia
- Nickname 'Nord' at Crystal Palace due to speaking style
- Appeared in Pizza Hut ad after missing Euro 96 penalty
- Waistcoat iconic at 2018 World Cup, sparking 'Waistcoat Wednesday'
- Named Honorary Yorkshireman despite being born in Watford