The Secret Footballer’s Guide to the Modern Game by The Secret Footballer

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.