Jumpers for Goalposts: How Football Sold its Soul

Nonfiction, Sports, History, Football, Reference
Cover of the book Jumpers for Goalposts: How Football Sold its Soul by Rob Smyth, Elliott & Thompson
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Author: Rob Smyth ISBN: 9781907642302
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Publication: December 15, 2011
Imprint: Elliott & Thompson Language: English
Author: Rob Smyth
ISBN: 9781907642302
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
Publication: December 15, 2011
Imprint: Elliott & Thompson
Language: English

Jumpers For Goalposts is a fascinating reflection on the history of British soccer, which examines why the charm, innocence, and good humor has disappeared from today's game, compared to the golden days of yesteryear. Smyth considers everything from the huge wage bills, to players' lack of loyalty to their clubs, and their escapades off the pitch. He concludes that the true beauty of football is when it's at its simplest. Including anecdotes from players, past and present, and other sporting insiders, Jumpers For Goalposts is an exhaustive study of whether football has lost its charm-and, perhaps more importantly, whether it can ever get it back.

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Jumpers For Goalposts is a fascinating reflection on the history of British soccer, which examines why the charm, innocence, and good humor has disappeared from today's game, compared to the golden days of yesteryear. Smyth considers everything from the huge wage bills, to players' lack of loyalty to their clubs, and their escapades off the pitch. He concludes that the true beauty of football is when it's at its simplest. Including anecdotes from players, past and present, and other sporting insiders, Jumpers For Goalposts is an exhaustive study of whether football has lost its charm-and, perhaps more importantly, whether it can ever get it back.

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