I'd Do It All Again - Sir Bob Murray's autobiography now on sale

‘I’d Do It All Again’, the autobiography of former Sunderland AFC Chairman, Sir Bob Murray, has officially launched for sale.

The book is available to buy online at www.sirbobmurraybook.com and in-person from the Beacon of Light and SAFC stores.

Sir Bob Murray, chairman of SAFC for over 20 years, is the visionary behind the Stadium, Academy, and Beacon of Light.

From his County Durham upbringing, building of successful businesses, and battles in the SAFC boardroom, Sir Bob Murray has led a life so interesting that he’d do it all again.

He recounts interactions with a wide cast of characters ranging from Len Shackleton, Brian Clough, Lawrie McMenemy, Peter Reid, Niall Quinn and even a former Prime Minister for whom he had to act as a human shield!

It is a tale of a remarkable rise from a down-at-heel steel town. Of setbacks and challenges on and off the pitch and triumphs in boardrooms and stadiums around the country at a time when football was undergoing a revolution. 

Sir Bob Murray will be holding a book signing for supporters at the Stadium of Light Club Shop from 12pm on Friday 13 October, where copies will be available to buy. 

All proceeds from sales of Sir Bob Murray’s autobiography will go to the Foundation of Light, which he established during his time as SAFC Chairman to support his beloved home region.

Proceeds will support our ‘Heart on Your Sleeve’ campaign, which aims to bring supporters together to live happier and healthier lives.

North East football fans are notorious for their passion and the Foundation channels that energy to help make a difference to lives across Wearside.  

Recent studies have shown that health inequalities in the UK are getting worse, with the gap between the North East and the South of England worsening. People in communities across our region are living shorter lives; spending most of them in poor health.

Foundation of Light works with up to 20,000 young people and families every year and aims to tackle these issues, encouraging parents and grandparents to stay both physically and mentally active to inspire the next generation to do the same.  

Through various initiatives and programmes and links with Sunderland AFC, the Foundation gives families the opportunity to access sports and fitness sessions, mental health resources and experience the facilities at the Beacon of Light community hub.  

Lance Hardy started writing ‘I’d Do It All Again’ with Sir Bob in 2019. It was completed with the help of his editor and friend Ian Preece after his untimely death in August 2021.

‘I’d Do It All Again’, is being sold exclusively online at www.sirbobmurraybook.com and available to buy in-person at the Beacon of Light and SAFC stores. 100% of proceeds from sales of the autobiography will go to the Foundation of Light.