The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game
| Author | : Anon |
| Publisher | : Faber & Faber |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : 2014-11-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781783350636 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1783350636 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (636 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game written by Anon and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling anonymous author is back with the ultimate book to challenge conventional footballing wisdom. This is football gift with a bit of attitude. Perfect for football fans and armchair referees alike. With his trademark wit, opinion and candour, The Secret Footballer will guide the reader through: The pass - geometry and positioning and intelligence; Fitness; Skills & dribbling; Power & passion; When to listen to your gaffer and when to ignore him; Data and how it is used on the pitch/in transfers; Football academies; Match fixing, diving and other dark deeds; Tunnel vision - what it takes to be a pro; What the pundits say and what they really mean; top 11s (goals to scapegoats, chants to stadiums); 'Bouncebackability' and other words that just aren't acceptable.
