num_pages: 256
description: 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 &amp; dribbling; Power &amp; 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.
language: English
title: The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game: Tips and Tactics from the Ultimate Insider
publisher: Guardian Faber Publishing