Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #17455 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-30
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

Independent on Sunday
'Extremely entertaining ... has the whiff of bestseller about it'

Independent
'Endearing comedy and raw emotion'

Sunday Times
'His account is by turns hilarious, pitiful and touching.'

Customer Reviews

It's not just about the football
I loved this book, the on-going story of a man managing a junior football team is intertwined around his feelings about his son growing up and the effect this has on their relationship. I thought there was a great mix of humour, intersting insights from ex-players and just a tiny hint of melancholy.

Loved it
I coach under 12s, including my son of course, and found it very reassuring and funny to read so many things I went through.
Excellent message for some coaches and parents who may have lost the plot about why kids play football

Must read for any kids football manager!
Yes, you! The one that stood still while the other dad's (mum's?) took a step backwards! Or was that a leap!

Having been drawn into the game in the same way as Jim (aren't we all?), and with no previous footballing experience, I can say his observations and comments are spot on. Jim's book captures the bitter-sweet experience of managing a team, and it is a good laugh to boot!