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Description: Football inspired resources - both accessible images and titles - both fiction and non fiction! Aimed at children and young people reading.
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Football
by Edward WayThis book tells you all you need to know to help you start playing football. Step-by-step photos will show you the moves you'll need, there are top tips on improving your game and pro play panels show top players demonstrating their skills in matches.
Football
by Clive GiffordEach title in the Great Sporting Events series gives a fascinating insight into the great sporting events that thrill sports stars and fans alike.A must-read for all football fans, Great Sporting Events: Football looks at the top football competitions in the world and describes the history behind them, notable events and the personalities that helped to shape the sport.
Football Academy
by Tom PalmerAn exciting football series, following the adventures of United's under-twelves side.Since Ryan Flynn got into trouble for bullying, he's been determined to pull his socks up and be the best captain United's ever had. So when team-mate Craig causes problems on - and off - the pitch, Ryan knows he must get to the bottom of it or he'll lose a talented player. But Craig's worries are much bigger than Ryan realized - can he help Craig and stop him from being shown the red card?
Football Academy
by Tom PalmerThe fifth book in the fast-paced Football Academy series.James has been a junior player at United for a long time. Everyone expects him to follow in his dad's footsteps and play for England one day. But James isn't so sure. He has something he wants to do even more than football. Something that means he would have to give up football. The problem is he doesn't want to disappoint his dad. At a tournament in London, where he is pitched against Arsenal and Chelsea players, James finally makes his mind up.
The Football Manager's Guide to Football Management
by Iain MacintoshThe Football Manager Guide to Football Management is for anyone who has ever believed that they could do a better job than their club’s manager. It’s for anyone who has ever tried to prove that point by taking the hot seat in the management simulation Football Manager. Whilst most Football Manager players feel they possess innate tactical awareness, on point man-management skills and a gift for dealing with the media; even the most hardened fan would have to admit there’s much to be learned from those who ply their trade in the real world. If you want to make an immediate impact on your struggling hometown club, you need to refer back to Sir Bobby Robson. If you want to lay down the law with your young players, you need to take tips from Sir Alex Ferguson. Want to avoid a financial catastrophe? Then learn from Leeds United!So if, at any point in your life, you have imagined yourself in a tracksuit, waving your arms in the air on the touchline, with your perfect XI scribbled on the back of a beer mat and thinking ahead to the press conference, then this book is for you. After all, you’re already a football manager… you just haven’t been appointed yet.
Phantom Football
by Rob ChildsA spooky footballing tale!Tom is bored on the family holiday by the seaside - until he meets Leo, a mysterious barefoot boy who invites Tom to take part in a six-a-side soccer tournament on the beach.The rest of the team are dead weird too. Even stranger, not one of them has a shadow in the sun!
Football Fever
by Tony BradmanTenn Top-Scoring Soccer StoriesTake a grandstand seat for some great soccer action:- a barefoot boy who beats the odds and amazes everyone with his stunning skills;- a goalie called Titch, who proves height isn't everything when it comes to saving goals;- the one and only Harry Jackson, determined to be the best referee ever. Tony Bradman has collected ten brand-new, action-packed tales for this terrific collection of never-before-published football stories from a team of top children's authors such as Rob Childs, Nick Warburton, and Geraldine McCaughrean. All the fun, the drama, the action and excitement of the football field is here, so kick off inot the world of football fever!
Football Fables
by Iain MacintoshFootball Fables is a hilarious and fascinating anthology of stories from some of the most exciting names to have played the game. Some are outrageous, some sad, some downright bizarre - all are true, and straight from the mouths of the men who were there when it mattered.What was it like to play for Brian Clough in his European Cup-winning prime? How did it feel to be in Graham Taylor's England side when Ronald Koeman stopped them qualifying for the 1994 World Cup? What happened in the summer of 1992 to turn Manchester United from perennial also-rans to English champions? What special gift did Gazza leave in Erik Thorstvedt's goalkeeping gloves as an unforgettable welcome to Spurs?You'll find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in the pages of Football Fables. Featuring in-depth interviews with the likes of Ron Atkinson, Bryan Robson, Barry Fry and Peter Shilton, Football Fables is an intriguing and insightful journey down some of the more mysterious avenues of the footballing world.
Football Clichés
by Adam Hurrey'A must-have' - The Telegraph'Book of the Week' - The Independent'Hilarious' - Sport MagazineIn what other context do football fans use the words 'aplomb' or 'derisory'? Why don't we use 'rifle' as a verb on the other six days of the week? Why do aggrieved midfielders feel the instinctive need to make a giant ball-shaped gesture with both hands after a mistimed tackle is punished? The more football Adam Hurrey watched, the more he began to spot the recurring mannerisms, behaviours, opinions and iconography that were mindlessly repeated in the football media. Some cliches are ridiculous, some are quaintly outdated, some have survived through their sheer indisputability. Here, featuring gloriously pseudo-scientific diagrams and the inimitable writing style that made footballcliches.com a smash hit, they are covered in all their glory.
Phantom Football
by Rob ChildsWho is the mysterious player turning up to practise with the Bradgate School football squad? Flying down the wing, ghosting past defenders, the red-headed newcomer seems to have the magic touch that can win games. But why can't the team's shooting star play away from home? A gripping tale of soccer and the supernatural from football maestro, Rob Childs
Frankie's Magic Football
by Frank LampardFrankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game - even at Christmas!It's two nights before Christmas and Frankie, Charlie, Louise and Max are having a sleepover. But in the middle of the night they are magicked away to Lapland, where Santa tells them that a sack of Christmas presents has been stolen! The team set off to find them, but first have to face challenges from a naughty elf, a rogue reindeer and an abominable snowman...Can Frankie find the presents - and save Christmas?
Football
by Tom PalmerGO TURBO is power-packed with MORE FACTS, MORE RECORDS and MORE WEBSITES than most books. This book is about football, featuring everything from the best players to World Cup history. It includes a story called 'Hot Wheels'.This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children want to read, and books children can read.
The Big Football Treble
by Rob ChildsA hat-trick of football action!THE BIG BREAKAndrew Weston is off for four fabulous days of football - on a special coaching course at United's football ground! Can he impress the talent scouts?THE BIG CHANCEChris Weston, captain of Danebridge School football team, gives two new players a real chance to prove their skills. Can he help Jamie and Pud make the most of their big chance when they are picked to play in a vital match - the first round of the county cup competition?
Football Fanatic
by Ken FerrisThis is the book which landed the author in the Guinness Book of Records for his record-breaking 20,000-mile tour of every Football League Ground in England. The first edition was hugely successful and was listed by Sportspages Bookshop as one of the bestselling football books of the year. This new and enlarged edition features reports on all 93 grounds visited by the author and is a comprehensive and entertaining guide for every football fanatic.
Football Academy
by Tom PalmerBen is at his happiest playing for United and is getting top marks from the coach. But every day at school is a trial for Ben, as he struggles to hide a huge secret from his teachers and classmates.Ben's secret is starting to affect his game - can he swallow his pride and ask for help before he sidelines himself - for good?
Football Academy
by Tom PalmerUnited's under-twelves are in Poland for a tournament. Goal-keeper Tomasz is very excited to be playing in his home country, but team captain Ryan thinks Poland are rubbish - in fact, he thinks everything Polish is rubbish. Ryan's behaviour causes trouble both on and off the pitch. Can Ryan and Tomasz tackle their differences - or will Ryan's bullying foul United's chance of success?
Football Jokes
by Macmillan Children's BooksPerfect for football fans who like a good giggle, Football Jokes is filled with hundreds of the most hilarious football jokes around! With funny illustrations by Jane Eccles, young footie fanatics will be laughing through those all-important World Cup games, Premier League matches and European Cup finals.When is a footballer like a baby?When he dribbles.Who's in goal when the ghost team plays football?The ghoulie, of courseWhy is a football crowd learning to sing like a person opening a tin of sardines?They both have trouble with the key.How can a footballer stop his nose running?Put out a foot and trip it up.
World Cup Football
by Clive GiffordPerfect for capturing a young general reader's or an older reluctant reader's interest, this hi-lo title features gripping, minimal, fact-based text, dramatic and impactful pictures, and an edgy design to reveal the best player, best team and best stadium!
Kaiser
by Rob Smyth1980s Rio de Janeiro.There’s only one king in this city and he’s got the mullet, swagger and fake ID to prove it.Introducing Carlos Henrique Raposo, known to all as KAISER.This guy’s got more front than Copacabana beach. He’s the most loveable of rogues with the most common of dreams: to become a professional footballer. And he isn’t about to let trivial details like talent and achievement stand in his way. . . not when he has so many other ways to get what he wants.In one of the most remarkable football stories ever told, Kaiser graduates from abandoned slumdog to star striker, dressing-room fixer, superstar party host and inexhaustible lover. And all without kicking a ball. He’s not just the king… he’s the Kaiser.
Football Fever 2
by Tony BradmanTen top-of-the-league soccer stories. Meet Craig, who takes advice from a phantom footballer to help his team on a goal-scoring run in the league championship; Dave, an inexperienced goalie who has to make split-second decisions in a penalty shoot-out; Olly, a top striker, who invents new team tactics just before the Cup semi-finals; and a whole squad of other talented young players - goalies, defenders, midfielders and strikers.Celebrate the goals, applaud the great saves and hold your breath for those edge-of-the-seat matchplay moments in this collection of never before published soccer stories from a team of top authors including Rob Childs, Narinder Dhami and Paul Stewart.
Football Fever 3
by Tony BradmanPep times his move with instinctive perfection. Suddenly, he's back on the ball, and the defenders realize (too late, because they're committed now) that he never really left: it was all an illusion. And then he's over the ball, collecting it with his right instep, to banana it over the heads of both defenders, and way beyond the reach of the late-diving keeper...Football Fever 3 contains ten brand new soccer stories from a team of top authors including Rob Childs, Narinder Dhami and Tony Bradman.As well as Pep, join the rest of the squad - midfielder Andy who has a chance to impress the soccer scouts, if only his father will allow him to play; Dekko, captain of the Hilljoy team, the roughest, toughest team to run out on to a football pitch, striker Jonno, who gets a brilliant idea of how to lift his team from bottom of the league, and many others.
Football (large print)
by RnibThis page has three images on it: a player about to kick the ball past an opponent, a goalkeeper attempting to save a ball, and a diagram showing the layout of a football pitch. Each image has a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. A player about to kick the ball past an opponent: The image on the top left of the page shows two players and a ball. The player on the left of the image is seen from the side and facing right, so only one eye can be found. He has his arms stretched out to the left and right. He is running, and one leg extends straight to the left. On the right, his other leg is bent up slightly. He wears a red shirt and white shorts (large print copy). The player to the right of the image is seen from the side facing to the left so that only one eye can be found. He has his arms stretched out and down to left and right. He stands on the leg to the left. To the left the ball sits on the grass. To the right his other leg is bent to the right, ready to swing left and kick the ball past his opponent. He wears a black and white striped shirt and black shorts (large print copy). A goalkeeper attempting to save a ball: The image at the bottom left of the page shows a goalkeeper, a ball and the goal. The goalkeeper has leapt off the ground towards the ball, which is in the top left of the goal. He has his arms outstretched and his hands are near the ball, ready to catch it. The rest of the keeper's body extends diagonally down and right. The square grid of the goal net can be found filling the goal posts behind him. Diagram of a football pitch: This diagram on the right of the page shows the football pitch and eleven members of each team. The players are represented here by large dots and crosses. At the top centre of the page there is a small rectangle representing a goal. Down the page from this are the goal area with a goalkeeper, and the penalty area rectangle with the penalty spot. Down again is the penalty arc, a semi-circle; all players must stay outside of this area when a penalty is being taken. Further down the page are the centre circle, the centre spot, and the centre line going across the image horizontally. At the bottom of the image is the opposing team's goal and penalty area. The pitch is on average 115 yards long x 75 yards wide (106 x 70 metres). Pitches, even in the Premier League, vary slightly across the country. Before the match starts and after a goal has been scored the players position themselves in various formations. The team at the top of the page is in 4:3:3 formation. That is four forwards, three mid-fielders and three defenders. The team at the bottom are in 4:4:2 formation, four forwards, four mid-fielders and two defenders. There are many other possibilities but these are some of the commonest.
Fantastic Football Facts
by Nick CallowInprove your knowledge!Amaze your friends! Settly any pub argument!Fantastic Football Facts is packed full of facsinating feats, humorous anecdotes and entertaining trivia about the beautiful game.Featuring such topics as 'The Greatest Comebacks', 'Bizarre Injuries', 'Goal-scoring Feats', 'Classic Fantasy Xis' and many more. Fantastic Football facts is the essential book for any football fan.
How To Watch Football
by Ruud GullitHow can one striker be better than three? Why do the best defenders never need to make a tackle? What's the secret of Tiki-taka?Welcome to Ruud Gullit's masterclass on how to 'read' a match.From his unrivalled perspective as player, manager and pundit, the Dutch football legend shows us everything to look for in a 90 minute match. From formations and tactical decisions to player qualities and pivotal moments, Ruud Gullit unveils the hidden patterns on the pitch.Packed with his acute insights, original observations and talking points, How to Watch Football will quite simply change the way you see the beautiful game.
The Big Football Frenzy
by Rob ChildsTHE BIG WINMidfielder Mark Towers has just struck lucky: his family has won the Lottery! But Chris Weston, captain of Danebridge School football team, wants a different kind of big win - on the football pitch...THE BIG FIXCan Danebridge beat their arch-rivals, Shenby, when the referee seems to be playing against them too?THE BIG FREEZEChris captains the team in an exciting triangular tournament - on an all-weather pitch!