Tag Archives: soccer

Come On, Ref!!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by

Ever watched a game of football and thought the ref got it wrong? Think you could do a better job? If you fancy yourself as the new Mark Clattenburg, Michael Oliver or Phil Dowd, perhaps you should get your hands on the bestselling … Continue reading →

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Offer: Score 30% off our football books

Posted on June 3, 2014 by

Get a kick out of these fantastic football books As all eyes are on Brazil at the moment, back here in the UK we are offering 30% off all our football books! Brush up on your refereeing skills with the … Continue reading →

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USA to Win the World Cup: Interview with ‘defenceman’ Robert Andrew Powell

Posted on May 19, 2014 by

Could the US be the surprise package to win the World Cup? Answer: not at all. But on the eve of the greatest show not on ice, I found the best and only man to suggest otherwise, author Robert Andrew … Continue reading →

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How to Win at Five-a-Side: Player Audit

Posted on April 17, 2014 by

To win a social five-a-side football match, you need to play as a – prepare to yawn with joy at the stupendousness of this insight – team. OK, self-evident, but I still see plenty of teams, especially those newly formed, … Continue reading →

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Show Me the Money!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by

Take a sneaky peak at this gripping insider-read into Sports Marketing, written by the former Chief Marketing Officer at FC Barcelona, Esteve Calzada.   Publishing this month, Show Me the Money! is everything you’ll want to know about the big … Continue reading →

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Who will fill Sir Alex Ferguson’s shoes?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

I was 11 years old when I first started supporting Manchester United; an arbitrary decision to annoy my Liverpool-supporting older brother, but also linked to the football sticker swapping craze which had spread through the school playground. It was the … Continue reading →

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The Rocky of Five-a-Side Goalkeeping

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

I became a five-a-side goalkeeper for the usual reason – sloth. Five minutes into any game, wheezing, glossy, highlighter-pink, I would sub myself into goal to grab a breather. Some other slob would soon come in and replace me, but … Continue reading →

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