The same great prices as in store, delivered to your door with free click and collect. Tom palmer james, lily and friends have had some bad news football is now banned at their school. From the realities of racism and depression, to the pleasure and pain of skyhigh salaries and the scandals of christmas parties, the secret footballer reveals everything you need to know about the beautiful and not so beautiful game. Tales from the secret footballer the secret footballer. What goes on tour kindle edition by the secret footballer author format. If i could some up the book in one word, that word would be frustrating. 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. 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. The secret footballers guide to psychology the psychologist.
Fans name the secret footballer as former stoke striker. 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 secret footballer books and biography waterstones. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the secret footballer. His personality is reflected in this book in that he felt he was the best player on the pitch, but theres also contributions from a secret psychologist whos chapters. Guardian books has acquired the much soughtafter global rights to publish a book by the secret footballer. I am the secret footballer was different to the book i was expecting. But whoever he is and whoever he plays for he is always honest, always fearless and always opinionated. The anonymous footballer has reportedly played for two premier league clubs, and his latest book titled the secret footballer. Tales from the secret footballer by the secret footballer. Access all areas i am the secret footballer a caribbean. Of the 95 per cent of people who love football, only 2 per cent understand it. Page officielle du livre the secret footballer, aux editions hugo sport site officiel.
The secret daily teachings provides a simple, inspiring way to keep your thoughts and feelings positive every single day of the year. However, there are details which contradict the theory it is kitson, such as the secret footballer playing abroad. David barry kitson born 21 january 1980 is an english former footballer who played as a forward. Buy tales from the secret footballer unabridged by secret footballer, lynch, damian isbn.
The guardian s 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 thursday. The secret footballer is a best selling book and determined fans have unearthed video footage of incidents the tsf says he was involved in, including being tackled heavily by manchester united s. I have deduced the identity of the guardians secret footballer. In an inspirational, funny and thoughtprovoking new book, the secret footballer teams up with the secret psychologist to crack the secrets of success and share with us the tricks and tips that keep the top players at the top of their game. This updated edition of the bestselling and wildly popular i am the secret footballer features a new introduction and an additional chapter. The secret footballer has published four books exposing scandalous behaviour and activities in football. The secret footballer is a funny book full of great oneliners and interesting stories surrounding the whole wide world of football. 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. Access all areas by anon available from rakuten kobo. But a long career in the premier league has made him question everything. The secret daily teachings is available as an app and book in these formats. In his bestselling book, the secret footballer shocked the world with his noholds barred account of life as a professional footballer.
Exploring the winning mindset from confidence to concentration, exposing the successes, the failures and. Exposing the secret behind footballthe game of anti. The secret footballer has claimed he wants to reveal his true identity but fears the legal ramifications of breaking his anonymous persona. The book is a collection of newer columns from the writer about the inside world of football. This book reveals what you need to know about the hidden world of professional football, and what its really like to do the job that most of us can only dream of. Dave kitson touted as the secret footballer after book revelations. The secret footballer has written a series of fascinating books detailing his experiences in football. 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. It is often said that 95 per cent of what happens in football takes place behind closed doors. Explore books by the secret footballer with our selection at. Lifting the lid on the beautiful game main by anon isbn.
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And then i heard the rumours about who the secret footballer really was and was very disappointed. The anonymous writer of the guardians secret footballer column gives premiere league fans an insiders look into the unseen world of professional football. It helps that the author seems to be acutely selfaware and also is not afraid to mock himself. The secret life of a footballer sport the guardian. The guardian columnists first book, i am the secret footballer, provided insight. It might have been unlucky to have read the most interesting. 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.
We will pick winners at random from all of the retweets on friday 1st of november and announce the winners shortly afterwards. Well hes back and this time his mates speak out too. Hes lifted the lid on teammates and clubs played for during a lengthy career. For anyone interested in uk football, this book is essential reading. May 20, 2015 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 has teamed up with one of the most highly respected physios in the game to bring you the.
Nov 06, 2014 in an extract from his new book, the secret footballer explains why players are damned if they do and damned if they dont the secret footballer thu 6 nov 2014 09. He calls himself the secret footballer and he writes articles from time to time, i didnt know he wrote books. So if theyre not allowed to kick a ball the playground, theyll have to find. Order your copy of the secret footballers book football. Anonymity has been a potent weapon in revealing the real world of football stars, and five years on, he has now penned the work that all his fellow professionals have been urging him to do from the start, the secret footballer. The outspoken anonymous author is back with the ultimate book to challenge conventional footballing wisdom. The secret footballer s first book tells of visits to legoland in denmark.
The secret footballer book collection who is the secret. Tales from the secret footballer, by the secret footballer. I am the secret footballer being a footballer myself, this book spoke truth and to the point. View entire discussion 15 comments more posts from the soccer community. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Jan 06, 2014 tales from the secret footballer published by guardian books november 20. He says hes a footballer who playsplayed at the highest level. What a typical match day feels like for the players on the pitch and those behind the scenes. The secret footballer 2017 the best football books 2017. 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 an unknown sportswriter who reveals indepth knowledge about the behindthescenes action regarding worldwide football.
He has made 420 appearances in the premier league and football league, including 5 for reading kitson began his career with nonleague hitchin town and arlesey town whilst working as a shelfstacker for sainsburys. Football s biggest characters tell it like it iswho is the secret footballer. The guardians decision to gather together their secret footballer columns into this new book appears to have been handsomely vindicated on first glance. Lifting the lid on the beautiful game, by the guardians secret man inside the game. Victoria beckham is known as a chameleon with hair as she changes her tape hair extensions regularly from long waves to sleek blonde bob and whatever in between can be by changing her hairstyles. Dave kitson touted as the secret footballer after book. Nov 05, 20 tales from the secret football 20 is the follow up to the 2012 book i am the secret footballer. 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.
There are a lot of distractions for a young footballer. The secret footballer has teamed up with one of the most highly respected physios in the game to bring you the stories of a football season through the eyes of. 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 a typical match day feels like for the players on the pitch and those b.
Lifting the lid on the beautiful game, tales from the secret footballer, and the secret footballer. His identity is jealously guarded by just a handful of people. What goes on tour isnt going to stay on tour any more. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The entire wardrobe of victoria beckham is dedicated to the her hair extensions and you have to see it to believe it. This time the book looks more at the authors depression and options for an aging player to continue making money. The day comes and he says, mom i did not get the football. The tales from the secret footballer i didnt like so much. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The secret footballer has an ever expanding collection of books. For several years the selfstyled secret footballer has offered a fresh take on a sport watched by millions. 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. Mar 12, 2017 this updated edition of the bestselling and wildly popular i am the secret footballer features a new introduction and an additional chapter. 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.
There are several clues and many theories as to who the player is. I am the secret footballer ebook by the secret footballer. What goes on tour ebook written by the secret footballer. The secret footballer series by the secret footballer. Websites and blogs have been devoted to solving clues and working out who the author is based on his anecdotes from various clubs and other tales from his career. The secret footballer is the author of i am the secret footballer, tales from the secret footballer, the secret footballer s guide to the modern game, the secret footballer. In this book hes tries to fight to win and for his place. You can tie yourself up going to film premieres and celebrity events. I was lured into reading the book of the secret footballer by the famous guardian column. The secret footballer football news premier league. Dec 29, 2016 the secret footballer is dave kitson the author who when he was playing seemed like a well spoken but arrogant player, who always seemed to put up and score important goals. Oct 25, 20 for those who already follow us all you need to do is retweet the tweet above to have a chance of winning a copy of tales from the secret footballer. After finishing it, i am still not sure whether it is written by a player, though certainly the writer knows the game from the inside.
The secret footballer author of i am the secret footballer. 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. Tips and tactics from the ultimate insider guardian books and faber and faber ltd 2014, hb. Book description a new edition of the bestselling i am the secret footballer. So i tell him we already have it, it is one of the big footballs with the white side just for signatures.
I am the secret footballer falls into the category could do better but promising. This updated edition of the bestselling and wildly popular i am the secret footballer features a new. The secret footballer is the author of i am the secret footballer 3. If youre looking for a book that gives you plenty of entertaining and scandalous anecdotes about footballers at the highest level then you wont find that here. 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.