Why are footballers pathological liars? Can PlayStation ruin your career? Who at Liverpool really wanted to be a Spice Boy? And why did England fail in the World Cup under Fabio Capello? For the answers to all these questions, and many more, turn to David James's brilliant new book. Since 2006, he has written a highly acclaimed column for the Observerin which he takes an original look at the game, and those who play it, to try to help fans to understand what really goes on in a football club, in the dressing room and in a player's head.
Taking a similar approach here, James looks back over his career at the highlights and low points, from playing at Wembley or modelling for Armani, to being swindled in one of football's dodgy backroom deals or facing relegation. Along the way, he played for 33 managers, lined up with and against some of football's biggest names, and sported an incredible array of haircuts. As such, this book builds up into the most complete and revealing portrait of the life of a modern-day footballer ever published, one that will fascinate football fans everywhere.
- ISBN10 1471134075
- ISBN13 9781471134074
- Publish Date 13 August 2015
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 320
- Language English