How to meet Aston Villa legend Julian Joachim at Villa Park

Aston Villa legend Julian Joachim has announced that he will be celebrating the release of his autobiography, You Must be Joachim, at a special event at Villa Park.

Joachim will be signing copies of his book, including personal messages and posing for photos with those in attendance.

Joachim played for the Villains between 1996 and 2001, scoring 45 goals and earning Villa’s Player of the Year award in 1999.

In his new book the former striker recalls his time at Villa Park, including playing at the last FA Cup final held at the Old Wembley, his formidable partnership with Dion Dublin and how his ambitions for an international career led to a fallout with then manager John Gregory.

What has Joachim said about his of his time at Aston Villa?

“I developed a really good understanding with Dion. Our styles complimented each other and he was such a good player. I always found that the better players I played with, the easier the game became.” recalls Joachim.

“JJ was a good listener and between us we scored a lot of goals. A good bloke and very funny when you get to know him, although JJ occasionally told a bad joke!” says Dublin in You Must Be Joachim.

What were Joachim’s other highlights at Aston Villa?

Joachim starred in a number of high profile matches for Villa, including a memorable 3-2 comeback win over Arsenal in 1998. The side also never finished outside of the top eight during Joachim’s spell at the club, which also included a UEFA Cup quarter final against Atletico Madrid.

Joachim won the Under 18’s European Championship with England in 1993 and emerged as one of the tournament’s star players. He continued his form at Leicester City, helping win the Division One Play Off final a year later, earning the club promotion to the Premier League for the first time, before his transfer to Villa in 1996.

So when can I see  Julian Joachim at Villa Park?

Fans will have the opportunity to meet the former Villa striker at the Aston Villa club shop, Villa Park, Birmingham from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday 20^th of April.

You Must be Joachim published by Morgan Lawrence Publishing Services is available to purchase at all major book retailers and online at Amazon and at morganlawrene.co.uk.

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