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Books : You'll Win Nothing with Kids: Fathers, Sons and Footballby: Jim White
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Editorial Review: Independent on Sunday: 'Extremely entertaining ... has the whiff of bestseller about it' Independent: 'Endearing comedy and raw emotion' Sunday Times: 'His account is by turns hilarious, pitiful and touching.' Synopsis: On Sunday mornings Jim White has the following choice: visit the supermarket, buy trellising at B'n'Q, or stand on the sidelines of a muddy municipal football pitch, his trouser cuffs wetter than a weekend in Llandudno, shoulder-to-shoulder with a motley crew of mums, dads, step-parents and same-sex life partners all screaming at their beleaguered offspring. You'll find Jim in the same place every week, failing to organise a bunch of lads into something resembling a team while on the far side of the park his opposite number, a wannabe Mourinho in brashly monogrammed tracksuit, struts the sidelines, shouting - always shouting. This is the hilarious story of Jim White's time as manager of his son's football team: the highs, the lows, and the dog turd in the centre circle. At this level, winning spirit is not so much about passion, pride and belief as praying that your star centre forward has remembered his boots. Most importantly, it's about the enduring relationship between fathers, sons and football. This is the story no one who has ever watched his or her child play sport will want to miss. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Don't bother watching 'The Cup' read this insteadOn the very same day that I finished this book the BBC started screening a sitcom called 'The Cup'. Although they were both about a childrens football team the differences between the two couldn't be more stark. Whereas the TV show was completely unfunny and unbelievable (I turned it off after 20 minutes) the book is both deeply entertaining but also true to life. What the writers of the show seem to have forgotten but everybody that is a parent will know, is that when there are kids ... Read More Rating: - A fantastic readI was briefly tempted to give this book only 4 stars because, in order to really, really appreciate where it is coming from, I think you also need to be a football dad and that seems a bit limiting. But, on reflection, that's harsh given that it is probably only football dads who would buy the book anyway. If you are a football dad, however, you should definitely hit it off with the book and the story. The full range of characters is there: the officious ref ("the prat in black") who ... Read More Rating: - It's not just about the footballI loved this book, the on-going story of a man managing a junior football team is intertwined around his feelings about his son growing up and the effect this has on their relationship. I thought there was a great mix of humour, intersting insights from ex-players and just a tiny hint of melancholy. Rating: - Loved itI coach under 12s, including my son of course, and found it very reassuring and funny to read so many things I went through. Excellent message for some coaches and parents who may have lost the plot about why kids play football Rating: - Must read for any kids football manager!Yes, you! The one that stood still while the other dad's (mum's?) took a step backwards! Or was that a leap! Having been drawn into the game in the same way as Jim (aren't we all?), and with no previous footballing experience, I can say his observations and comments are spot on. Jim's book captures the bitter-sweet experience of managing a team, and it is a good laugh to boot! Browse for similar items by category:
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