FOOTBALL?S TALLEST TALES IBD

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Bryan Gibson grew up watching football, wishing he was on the pitch rather than in the crowd. After securing a trial at a well-known club, he was thrilled to be called into the managerâÇÖs office only to be asked âÇÖWhat would you do if youáwerenâÇÖtáto play football?âÇÖPart fact, part fiction and inspired by the authorâÇÖs calamitous attempts to become a professional,áFootballâÇÖs Tallest Talesáspans every aspect of The Beautiful Game and tells of the many fascinating characters he met along the way. The book includes a madcap reinvention of soccer that introduces readers to such fictional legends of football as Stanley Accrington, Betty Skyrocket and over-zealous supporter Hyam Keenbritches.Covering every aspect of the game, including the invention of Dragon Grease (an indispensable aid), the gestation of womenâÇÖs football, the demise of the annual GoalkeepersâÇÖ Convention and other stories,ááFootballâÇÖs Tallest Talesáalso homes in on such farcical real-life muses as the cricket teacher who morphed into the umpire Dickie Bird, Herman the German of Bayern Munich FC, and Sandy Soot, football angel turned chimney sweep who showed the author how to take the perfect penalty kick. Featuring many present-day football clubs, players and comical events as well as explaining such mysteries as why Barnsley FC supporters are all poets, playwrights and performers. A totally original super-spoof - the ideal gift for any football fan.