The secret footballer is the pseudonym of a former premier league footballer who contributes articles to the guardian newspaper and has written four books, i am the secret footballer, tales from the secret footballer, the secret footballers guide to the modern game and the secret footballer. The outspoken anonymous author is back with the ultimate book to challenge conventional footballing wisdom. The secret footballer is the pseudonym of a onetime premier league footballer who contributes articles to the guardian newspaper and has authored two books, i. Lifting the lid on the beautiful game main by anon isbn. Fans think the secret footballer is much loved reading fc. The author provides an interesting insight into the game in the uk which confirms most peoples views that footballers playing in the premier league are ridiculously over paid and thick as two short planks. Since his first book was published in 2012, the secret footballer has been able to take the reader behind the scenes of footballers lives like no other player has been able, or will ever be able, to do. What goes on tour, will reveal the worst, most embarrassing and most hilarious excesses.
Lifting the lid on the beautiful game from the worlds largest community of readers. Snoods and the shape of the goalposts are on the agenda when fifas lawmakers meet at celtic manor next week published. I know what failing to live up to a big transfer fee feels like, so can empathise and liverpools previous problems with strikers from outside suggest part of the fault. The secret footballer is the author of i am the secret footballer, tales from the secret footballer, the secret footballers guide to the modern game, the secret footballer. But a long career in the premier league has made him question everything. The secret footballer series by the secret footballer.
We all want official confirmation of his identity, but not at a heavy price to him. With his trademark wit, intelligence and candour, the secret footballer will guide you through formations, tactics, mind games and everything else you need to know about what it takes to be a pro. Tales from the secret footballer the secret footballer. Win the new secret footballer book who is the secret. I have deduced the identity of the guardians secret. The secret footballer is the author of i am the secret footballer 3. Now that im 00% sure who the secret footballer is, i thought it would interesting to try and put names to the anonymous people in the stories. Former stoke city striker dave kitson once tried to murder. The tales from the secret footballer i didnt like so much. It was as if the success of the first book had gone to his head and i am not so interested in his tales of footballer. It is often said that 95% of what happens in football takes place behind closed doors. I am the secret footballer is a book of a view of the premier league as experienced by an expro. If you doubt me, then not only is he the leading candidate on the website dedicated to finding out who it is, but these pieces of evidence are fairly. What a typical match day feels like for the players on the pitch and those behind the scenes.
Access all areas the secret footballer is english, has played for at least two premier league clubs. The secret footballer books and biography waterstones. What goes on tour by the secret footballer, read by damien lynch. The secret footballer book collection who is the secret. He says hes a footballer who playsplayed at the highest level.
Tales from the secret footballer is a definite page turner, and if you are even remotely interested in the game of football, this is a book that you must buy for you will enjoy it immensely. The secret footballer wants to come out, but hes worried about the implications. The secret footballer author of i am the secret footballer. T he secret footballer columns run by the guardian for three years or so now have been an entertaining sideshow to the usual premier league spotlight but in recent months, interest in this cleverly nurtured phenomenon has dropped off a little for there can be very little doubt now that the man in question. Buy tales from the secret footballer unabridged by secret footballer, lynch, damian isbn. In an extract from his new book, the secret footballer explains. The first of the two new books, the secret footballer. The secret footballer ousting himself who is the secret.
The authors offtherecord look at the beautiful game will teach you more about football than you knew were possible. This updated edition of the bestselling and wildly popular i am the secret footballer features a new introduction and an additional chapter. Such is the way history books will remember it and i tend to judge it in a similar way. Random house presents the audiobook edition of the secret footballer.
He calls himself the secret footballer and he writes articles from time to time, i didnt know he wrote books. The secret footballer tsf is a columnist and bestselling author of four tellall books into the lifestyle of a top player. I am the secret footballer ebook by the secret footballer. The secret footballer is the pseudonym of a former premier league footballer who contributes articles to the guardian newspaper and has written four books. Former stoke striker dave kitson has revealed how he once tried to attack tony pulis with a pair of scissors and says he still hates the former potters boss to this day. Adel taraabt is probably better on the ball than tom cleverly but we know who the better footballer is.
That is as someone taking the ball from the back 6 and. The secret footballer page 4 of 4 football the guardian. Explore books by the secret footballer with our selection at. I admire the quality this person writes with, and you dont get the sense that a footballer is writing it in the sense that its done so well. Alongside publishing numerous soccerbased books, the man behind the curtain is also a frequent writer for the guardian and a variety of other toplevel news media campaigns. View entire discussion 15 comments more posts from the soccer community. There are enough salacious gossip stories in it that i hadnt heard of to make it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
From scouting systems to managing the big names and their egos, merchandise deals to hotel life, the secret footballer takes you into the fascinating world of professional football and shows us the hidden side of a world we think were familiar with. Tales from the secret footballer by the secret footballer goodreads. It appears to be as good a shout as scott parker, thus i think some kind of face off chart is going to need to be drawn up. The books contain stories of the excess of a premier league footballers lifestyle, including an account of of a footballers wife who had an affair with another player while on holiday with her husband. In the course of this book, he prods away at what creates a successful manager not sucking up to your team to make them like you, thats for sure. Tips and tactics from the ultimate insider footballer, secret on. So much insight and entertainment provided over the years.
The secret footballer is a funny book full of great oneliners and interesting stories surrounding the whole wide world of football. Sky sports west brom want to make 24yearold croatia midfielder filip kronvinovics loan a permanent deal. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the secret footballer. Im just about to start on sir bobbys autobiography, but in general ive always been disappointed in autobiographies robbos was awful for example. Mctominay is a solid player but in my books fred is the better footballer when used in the right way. I am the secret footballer falls into the category could do better but promising.
I am the secret footballer being a footballer myself, this book spoke truth and to the point. What goes on tour ebook written by the secret footballer. This time the book looks more at the authors depression and options for an. Tales from the secret football 20 is the follow up to the 2012 book i am the secret footballer. In an extract from his new book, the secret footballer explains why players are. The secret footballer is an unknown sportswriter who reveals indepth knowledge about the behindthescenes action regarding worldwide football. The secret footballer 2017 the best football books 2017. Leading candidates archives who is the secret footballer. The secret footballer has an ever expanding collection of books. In his bestselling book, the secret footballer shocked the world with his noholds barred account of life as a professional footballer. We have a couple of copies of the new book, tales from the secret footballer, to give away. The anonymous writer of the guardians secret footballer column gives premier league fans an insiders look into the unseen world of professional football.
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