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The Secret Footballer
- Access All Areas
- Narrated by: Damian Lynch
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 11-05-15
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $20.24
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Publisher's Summary
Forgive your enemies, they say. Keep their addresses and keep notes, I say.
In The Secret Footballer: Access All Areas, you'll learn how to buy three Premier League points for just £25,000, what it's really like to face a Football Association disciplinary hearing, and why every footballer in the country shuddered when they heard about the Ched Evans case. Add to that The Secret Footballer's no-holds-barred tour of the country's Premier League clubs - telling us what it's like to play in each ground and revealing the one that all players really hate to go to - and you get an entertaining glimpse into a world that's normally off limits to the fans.
Unapologetically opinionated, witty and honest, The Secret Footballer: Access All Areas is every thinking fan's guide to the beautiful game. I am The Secret Footballer, and all bets from here on in are off....
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- Ian
- 03-28-16
Utter Drivel
Self aggrandising nonsense - no wonder the author wants to remain anonymous- appallingly written worthless claptrap!
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Mr. M. Soden
- 06-23-16
Insight
Great insight into the world of football and provides a perspective that many of us only dream of.
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- Vic Davidson
- 04-14-16
very average
as the title says. decent holiday book. won't be waiting for the next edition. meh.
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- Mr Richard J Isaac
- 05-02-18
Fascinating insight but don't expect to like TSF
A fascinating insight into the murky inner world of professional football. The big plus is that the anonymity of TSF allows him to reveal the truth to a greater degree than named sports writers. However be warned, you won't come away loving the beautiful game or the author more. It paints a world of childish, spoilt players and sociopathic and caniving managers and chairman. Don't read if you can't handle the truth.
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- Trevor Standeven
- 02-23-18
Disappointing compared to others
I have now listened to 3 books by TSF. In this I found him arrogant and opinionated. It’s not suitable for kids as the language is appalling and unnecessary. The content is interesting and does what he set out to do which is provide insight into a game we love without being full of kiss and tell stories. This one however lacked something. In summary, try one of the others.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-02-17
Great unfiltered look behind the scenes.
DON'T Google who this guy is like I did. Wait until the end, build your own opinion of him. I Googled him and it tainted my view of TSF. Nonetheless, as a Chelsea fan it's nice to here about what goes on at every level of football, and how weird managers can be. My favourite extract is the Michael Ballack part, but trying to guess who he is speaking about in different parts has been a great point of discussion for me and my mates. Well worth your time.
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- S A Hardingham
- 11-15-17
Love it! Shows a true picture of what football is
Shows a true picture of what football is and what goes on behind closed doors. I loved this book so much that I'm looking to get the others.
The secret is out though!
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- Anonymous User
- 09-30-17
great insight into the footballing world
really interesting listen, fascinating to hear the goings on in the football league. definitely an eye opener.
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- M
- 03-20-17
Very informative entertaining writing style
Very informative entertaining writing style. Rather cynical and slightly narrow minded on some points . Worth a read
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- Adriano9
- 12-23-16
great insight
absolutely loved it. any football fan who longs for more than just the crap bt and superficial sky coverage, this is your book!
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- Owen
- 11-08-15
Starts angry ends well
Another great instalment of this series.
Love the insight and now realise that the in depth simulation games aren't even scratching the surface