A former midland soccer star is the anonymous writer of an explosive football book which lifts the lid on the beautiful game, it has been claimed by fans. 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 footballer s guide to the modern game and the secret footballer. Tales from the secret footballer by the secret footballer goodreads. Tales from the secret footballer, by the secret footballer. 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 lavish lifestyle. The outspoken anonymous author is back with the ultimate book to challenge conventional footballing wisdom. The books takes some getting into, but never lacks entertainment from page one. We all want official confirmation of his identity, but not at a heavy price to him. The secret footballer is the pseudonym for an english premier league footballer. Now that im 00% sure who the secret footballer is, i thought it would. Victoria beckham is known as a chameleon with hair as she changes her tape hair. Lifting the lid on the beautiful game main by anon isbn.
T he secret footballer columns run by the guardian for three years or so now have been an entertaining. 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. Despite much speculation, his identity remains anonymous. Couldnt find another thread on this so i am starting this one with some funny quotes. It helps that the author seems to be acutely selfaware and also is not afraid to. The secret footballer books and biography waterstones.
My parents have always been there for me, ever since i was about 7. I am the secret footballer was different to the book i was expecting. I have deduced the identity of the guardians secret. The secret footballer is the pseudonym of a former premier league footballer who contributes articles to the guardian newspaper and has written four books. The book is a collection of newer columns from the writer about the inside world of. 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 lavish lifestyle excess which. Access all areas the secret footballer is english, has played for at least two premier league clubs. The secret footballer isnt a footballer at all, its just some journalist making up a load of sensationalist stories to sell papers. I am the secret footballer ebook by the secret footballer. With his trademark wit, intelligence and candour, the secret footballer will guide you through. Tales from the secret footballer the secret footballer. Explore books by the secret footballer with our selection at. What goes on tour isnt going to stay on tour any more. Lifting the lid on the beautiful game iam the secret footballer.
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 lavish lifestyle excess which appear in this followup. The secret footballer ousting himself who is the secret. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the secret footballer. In an extract from his new book, the secret footballer explains why players are. Since his first book was published in 2012, the secret. From scouting systems to managing the big names and their. The entire wardrobe of victoria beckham is dedicated to the her hair extensions and you have to see it to believe it. For several years the selfstyled secret footballer has offered a fresh take on a sport watched by millions.
In this book hes tries to fight to win and for his place. 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. Fans name the secret footballer as former stoke striker. The guardians man inside the game answers questions posed by readers, ahead of the release of his second book, tales from the secret footballer, which is out on. The secret footballers first book tells of visits to legoland in denmark. Tales from the secret footballer by the secret footballer. After reading i am the secret footballer i thought dave kitson but the latest book guide to the modern game suggests its someone still active in the premier league. Tales from the secret football 20 is the follow up to the 2012 book i am the secret footballer. And then i heard the rumours about who the secret footballer really was and was very disappointed. The secret footballer is a funny book full of great oneliners and interesting stories surrounding the whole wide world of football. In an extract from his new book, the secret footballer explains. Access all areas paperback october 11, 2016 by anonymous author 4. The secret footballer football news premier league.
The secret footballer has an ever expanding collection of books. The tales from the secret footballer i didnt like so much. Book 2 continues from book 1 and author just throws character after character from various mythologies right at you. Lifting the lid on the beautiful game, written by the secret footballer, it shows how a person, whom is not known or recognized by anyone. Buy tales from the secret footballer unabridged by secret footballer, lynch, damian isbn. Im just about to start on sir bobbys autobiography, but in general ive always been disappointed in autobiographies robbos was awful for example. The secret footballer wants to come out, but hes worried about the implications. Football being as tribal as it is does at times cause some quite normal people to act like neanderthals. 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.
The secret footballer series by the secret footballer. If you like a book between gods, angels, monsters and powerful creatures slugging it out amongst themselves, then dig in. But a long career in the premier league has made him question. However, there are details which contradict the theory it is kitson, such as the secret footballer playing abroad. What goes on tour ebook written by the secret footballer. This book reveals what you need to know about the hidden world of professional football, and what its really like. 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. The secret footballer book collection who is the secret. What a typical match day feels like for the players on the pitch and those behind the scenes.
The secret footballer author of i am the secret footballer. The guardian columnists first book, i am the secret footballer, provided insight. Written much in the same vein as his column for the guardian, the secret footballer provides an amusing and thoroughly interesting account of the trials and tribulations of his career. It cant be any of those samba didnt come through a footballing academy in this country, charlie adam never shared a premier league pitch with cristiano ronaldo or xabi alonso, and paul. It is often said that 95 per cent of what happens in football takes place behind closed doors. The secret footballer 2017 the best football books 2017. Tales from the secret footballer by anon, 9781783350339, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In his bestselling book, the secret footballer shocked the world with his noholds barred account of life as a professional footballer. If i could some up the book in one word, that word would be frustrating. Pretty clear a big part of the reason footballers dont come out during their careers is the fear of abuse during match days. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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