An autobiography belonging to a Wycombe Wanderers cult hero has been nominated for an award.

Simon Garner, who spent two years with the Chairboys where he played his part by helping the club win the 1994 Division Three play-off final, released his book, ‘One Last Shot’, 12 months ago.

It received rave reviews from fans of the Adams Park side, as well as with supporters of Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion, two sides that Garner also played for.

The former striker is Rovers’ all-time record goal scorer, with 194 strikes between 1978 to 1992.

His novel has been nominated for the annual William Hill Sports Book of the Year.

Speaking on his nomination, Garner said: “I am just happy to be nominated, to be honest.

"It’s very nice.

“I enjoyed doing the book, it brought back a lot of memories, things I had forgotten all about until I had to really think about my time playing football.

“I have been really pleased with the response to the book from supporters and I am glad that I have been able to provide a little more entertainment.

“I can’t do it on the pitch any more so it’s nice to do it this way.

“Good luck to all those who have been nominated.”

Garner scored 194 goals in all competitions for Blackburn Rovers, in a career that began as an apprentice in 1976 and lasted until 1992 when he was sold by Sir Kenny Dalglish following promotion to the new Premiership.

After a stint at West Bromwich Albion he was signed by Martin O'Neill to help Wycombe Wanderers reach the old Second Division, and later forming a formidable strike partnership with ex-England international Cyrille Regis.

The William Hill Sports Book of the Year – also known as The Bookies – is an annual British sports-writing award that was first presented in 1989 and is considered the most valuable literary sports-writing prize.

The entries that make it onto the longlist will be announced in the next few weeks.

For more information, www.simongarnerbook.co.uk.