Description
A collection of lyrical sweet-nothings whispered to late goals, local radio commentators, referees falling over and 47 other reminders of why we love football. Featured in The Scotsman's Sport Books of 2020.
About the Author
Daniel Gray is the author of Black Boots and Football Pinks, Saturday, 3pm: 50 Eternal Delights of Modern Football and Scribbles in the Margins: 50 Eternal Delights of Books. He has written five other books on football, politics, history and travel. His recent work has included screenwriting for the BBC, presenting social history on television and radio, and writing across a number of national titles.
Reviews
Gray is a master of observing and amplifying the things we love about football but wonder if anyone else even notices * The Times *
Gray writes like Lowry paints. Superb * BBC Radio *
...superbly illuminates the many joys of football * Late Tackle *
Daniel Gray's paean to football comes in the form of 50 beautifully written vignettes which celebrate the game's fun and foibles... Gray sifts through the matchday minutiae to produce delightful snapshots. * The Scotsman *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472980403
Author Daniel Gray
Format Hardback
Page Count 176
Imprint Bloomsbury Sport
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 206g