Pat Nevin: Football and How to Survive It

"Honest, raw, revealing and very funny" - Henry Winter, The Times

Pat Nevin shares stories and insights - revealing, thought-provoking and funny - from his 40 years in football in a special evening in Carlisle.

A familiar voice on BBC 5 Live's radio coverage of the Premier League - and the recent World Cup - Pat has seen the game from all sides: from being a star player at Chelsea and Everton and playing for Scotland under Sir Alex Ferguson to being chairman of the players union and even a spell as a club chief executive.

Pat has always been known as one of the most entertaining and literate voices in football: the fans' man on the inside; a music fan as likely to be found DJing at club nights as appearing as a pundit in the media.

Pat's two acclaimed recent memoirs have been packed with both candid behind-the-scenes football insight and unpredictable anecdotes involving both a who's who of football and a surprising supporting cast from beyond the game - from Kenny Dalglish, Ally McCoist and Ken Bates to Morrissey, Saddam Hussein and John Peel. His live shows are, by turns, insightful and funny, with a vibe somewhere between documentary and stand-up.

Pat will be in conversation with journalist Duncan Steer, previously host of the Fire Station's sell-out show with Tour de France commentator Matt Rendell.

There will be a chance to ask your own questions. Tickets are £19.80 including booking fee.