Six Stickers: A Journey to Complete an Old Sticker Album

A nostalgic quest through English football, one sticker at a time.

Adam Carroll-Smith embarks on a mission to complete his childhood Premier League 1996 sticker album, a relic from a simpler time. Disillusioned with the modern game, he seeks to rediscover his love for football by tracking down and photographing the six missing players. This humorous memoir blends sports, biography, and a personal journey, appealing to those who cherish collecting, football history, and witty storytelling.

Join Adam as he navigates the changing landscape of English football, from the pre-Euro 96 era to the present day. Through previously unpublished interviews, he uncovers the stories behind the stickers and reflects on the evolution of the sport. Will he succeed in his quest, or will the ghosts of incomplete collections past continue to haunt him? Perfect for football fans, collectors, and anyone seeking a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

Six Stickers is the second book from Adam Carroll-Smith, whose acclaimed Chasing Sachin saw him following his boyhood hero Sachin Tendulkar around the country. A writer with a witty, offbeat style, Adam has worked as a national newspaper sports reporter and at a news agency, and continues as a freelance to cover a wide range of sports nationwide.