Nick Brown

Nick Brown is a British soccer writer whose books cover club seasons, players, managers, and the development of the women’s game. He grew up in north London and regularly attended Arsenal matches at Highbury. He has also followed Aberdeen since the early 1980s. His writing has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and websites, and he has presented sports programs on local radio.

Brown’s books reflect those different interests. The 100 Club records Arsenal’s leading goalscorers, while Buzzing follows Brentford’s first Premier League campaign. An Aberdeen season diary and a collaboration with former player Theo ten Caat extend his coverage of Scottish soccer. Girls Allowed examines the history of women’s soccer, and his 2026 book, Arsene Wenger Through the Headlines, returns to Arsenal through the public record of a long managerial career.

Soccer Books

Buzzing: The Story of Brentford's First Premier League Season: Brown follows Brentford through the 2021–22 season, the club’s first Premier League campaign and its return to the top division after seventy-four years. A diary records the anticipation, setbacks, and achievements of facing established top-flight opponents. The narrative keeps a supporter’s perspective on the season, connecting individual matches with the larger experience of a club adjusting to unfamiliar competitive and commercial surroundings. Published in 2022.

Arsene Wenger Through the Headlines: Brown revisits Arsene Wenger’s twenty-two years at Arsenal through newspaper headlines and the stories surrounding them. The account moves from initial uncertainty about his appointment to major achievements, transfer disputes, and an increasingly contested final period. Familiar episodes, including the unbeaten league season and rivalry with Alex Ferguson, become part of an examination of how public judgments of Wenger changed. Published in 2026.

The 100 Club: Every Goal from Arsenal's Greatest Ever Scorers: This record celebrates the Arsenal players who scored at least one hundred goals for the club. Brown documents their goals and careers, bringing early figures such as Jimmy Brain and Cliff Bastin together with later scorers including Ian Wright, Dennis Bergkamp, and Thierry Henry. The book combines individual profiles with match information, showing how different generations reached the same scoring landmark. Published in 2022.

Former Glories and New Beginnings: Aberdeen FC, 2022–23: Brown records Aberdeen’s 2022–23 season while looking back forty years to the club’s European Cup Winners’ Cup triumph in Gothenburg. A contemporary diary accompanies memories of the successful Alex Ferguson era. The book contrasts those earlier achievements with new ambitions under chairman Dave Cormack, following the practical uncertainties of a season in which hopes for renewal met results on the field. Published in 2023.

Standing Free: The Life and Times of Theo ten Caat: Former midfielder Theo ten Caat tells his story in collaboration with Brown, recalling a career in the Netherlands and Scotland. His move to Aberdeen brought him into a club whose management soon changed, complicating his attempt to establish himself. The memoir examines playing relationships, experiences under Willie Miller, and the personal adjustments behind a professional career lived across different soccer cultures. Published in 2025.

Girls Allowed: Brown traces women’s soccer in Britain, with particular attention to Scotland, through periods of resistance, prohibition, and renewed growth. The account follows the struggle for recognition and the conditions in which players developed the game. Recent expansion and England’s European Championship success provide a contrast with continuing inequalities, including the limited professional opportunities that require many Scottish players to combine soccer with other work. Published in 2025.