Highs, Lows and Di Canios is a rollercoaster ride through one of the most turbulent decades in Claret and Blue history: the 1990s. A decade which included one relegation, two promotions, three managers, an FA Cup semi-final and, ultimately a European adventure.
The creation of the Premier League changed football forever, but what didn't change was the agony and ecstasy of being a West Ham fan. Knowing deep in your heart that another disaster was always around the corner: Iain Dowie's own goal at Stockport, being knocked out of the FA Cup by Torquay, or Marco Boogers going to live in a caravan (allegedly).
And yet, in the darkest hours, new heroes would emerge. A young Stuart Slater lifted the gloom, Julian Dicks became a Hammers hero, and Paolo Di Canio had the Chicken Run singing opera long into the East End night.
Highs, Lows and Di Canios recreates the raw emotion of life at the Boleyn during the 90s. A time that was unpredictable, unprecedented and when you could guarantee only one thing: fortune was always hiding.
Foreword by Julian Dicks. Introduction by Tony Cottee.
