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Coaching Junior Football Teams For Dummies
Packed with drills and tips for training and game daysThe fun and easy way to master the art of football coaching
Volunteering as a youth football coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad. But what if you’ve never coached before, or want to improve? Don’t worry! This friendly guide explains football rules, shows you how to approach coaching, and gives you practical pointers on improving team skills and encouraging good sportsmanship.
* Understand football rules
*Develop a coaching philosophy
*Teach football fundamentals
*Run great training sessions
*Lead your team during a game
*Communicate effectively with parents
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A Dummy’s Guide to Football Basics: A fun introduction to the basics of the beautiful game
This book aims to introduce and explain football to anyone through the eyes of someone who is not so skilled but is a hopeless fanatic. It is a fun book full of jokes meant to explain football as the author would to a layman.Read more
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When ‘Jesus’ Came to Hong Kong: The Remarkable Story of the First European Football Star in Asia
It took balls to go to Hong Kong. When Scottish footballer Derek Currie was made an offer to travel to Hong Kong to play against the one sportsman he had dreamed of meeting on the field, he couldn’t say no. From apprentice printer in Glasgow to playing football against Pelé in the Far East, singing with Stevie Wonder and shadow-boxing with Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Currie enjoyed a magical life as one of the first three European professional footballers in Asia. He was quickly nicknamed ‘Jesus’ by Hong Kong football fans. Here he traces the early development of professional football in the then-British colony through his own career – the games, the places and the characters he met along the way – as well as a season playing for the San Antonio Thunder in Texas. Given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he didn’t think twice – traveling 6,000 miles across the world to pursue his dream of professional football. In the years that followed, he met international stars from music, showbusiness, boxing and horse racing. Here in words and pictures is his amazing story – if not for the photographic proof you could be forgiven for thinking it might be a fairy tale! It isn’t.Read more
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Fight Or Flight: Irish Sports Book Award 2021 Winner
★Irish Sports Book Award 2021 Winner!★
Fight Or Flight: My Life, My Choices is the autobiography of Irish rugby legend Keith Earls. Keith Earls started out in senior rugby as a teenage star and during the course of his long career has become one of the most admired and respected players of his generation.
A British & Irish Lion at the age of 21, he is now closing in on his 34th birthday and still playing at the top of his game. He has won 93 caps for Ireland and played over 180 games in the famous red of Munster. He started every match of the 2018 Six Nations campaign that culminated in an Irish Grand Slam victory.
A lethal finisher blessed with a sprinter’s speed, Earls is the second-highest try scorer of all time for his country. With Munster he is one try short of the all-time total and looks set to break that record next season.
Yet, Earls has achieved these milestones whilst being racked by private battles with his mental health for most of his career. A number of crises brought him to the brink of voluntary retirement from the game.
A native of Limerick city, Earls grew up in one of its most socially disadvantaged housing estates. Moyross was blighted by crime and violence and he did not escape unscathed from the surrounding fear and trauma visited upon his beloved community. His natural talent brought him into the privileged bastion of elite rugby union.
His autobiography tells the story of his long struggle to reconcile the world whence he came with the world opened up by his brilliance with an oval ball. Earls has maintained a low profile throughout his career. For the first time he will talk in depth and at length about the inner turmoil that went unseen by team-mates, friends and fans. It is a confessional, intimate and courageous story of the pain that was a constant companion to the glory.
Earls says: “It’s not me at all to be doing anything remotely like an autobiography. I don’t like talking about myself, I don’t like bringing attention to myself. And I guess that’s one reason why I am doing it. We’re supposed to get out of our comfort zone. I’ve learned enough along the way to know that much. It’s where your progress and growth happens. I hope if I can share some of my life experiences here, it might inspire others.”
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Rugby (Haynes Explains): Owners’ Workshop Manual
Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Rugby is one of the new titles for 2019 in the Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted and entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you’d expect to see including exploded views, flow charts, fault diagnosis and the odd wiring diagram. It takes the reader through all areas of the game, giving all the hints and tips needed, whether you’re watching the World Cup or down at your local club.Read more
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Grassroots Football Match Day Planner: for Managers and Coaches of Saturday & Sunday Football Clubs within Amateur Leagues and Youth Soccer
Football Managers Match Day Planner
Designed for Grassroots level football, this match day planner will help coaches organise their team and, in doing so, will be a useful record for future games.
Plan your team and tactics ahead of the game, with over 40 match team-sheets spread over a double page; the details include:
- Team Formation
- Pitch diagram
- Initial Tactics
- Name the Captain, Set-Piece, Corner and Penalty takers
- The Match Fixture
- Competition (League or Cup)
- Team Line up (with subs)
- Boxes for Goal, Yellow & Red Cards, Subbed and M-o-M
- Game Summary
Also, pages for Results and Fixtures, Players signed-on and a contact page.
This would make an ideal gift for any football coach at amateur level who likes to be organised. Perfect for Sunday Football Clubs where half the enjoyment is logging details of local games and results.
Planner Details:
- 7.44′ x 9.69′ inches
- 100 Pages
- Glossy Cover in Thick Stock-Card Material
- Over 40 Game Day Double Page Spreads
Designed originally for Sunday Football Clubs, this planner would be an excellent addition for all levels of amateur and Grassroot level teams, whether that be for youth soccer or Saturday adult clubs.
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300 Football Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge on the Beautiful Game – Football Quiz Book about Premier League, World Cup Champions League, Legends, More!
????⚽Perfect Gift Idea For Football Fans⚽????
“The book encompasses the most recent updates as of 2023.”
Dive into the pulse-pounding world of football with “300 Football Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge on the Beautiful Game”. Challenge yourself with 300 quizzes covering legendary players, historic moments, and the most prominent world championships. Perfect for fans seeking trivia and fun facts.
Quiz contains questions about:
- World Cup
- Euro
- Premier League
- Fa Cup
- Champions League
- Europa League
- La Liga
- Seria A
Quiz Book features :
- 350 Questions & Answers
- Sized at 6″ X 9″
- High-quality paper
Grab your copy now!
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The Official Leeds United FC Annual 2024
Our official A4 Leeds United Annual always proves to be a massive hit. It is individually created for Whites fans and fully branded throughout with the club logo and photographs of the current squad.
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Football Coaching and Training Planner: For Amateur Grassroots Football and Youth Soccer Managers
Get your squad professionally organised this season with this total Football (Soccer) Season Planner, developed by UK qualified grassroots football coaches!
This comprehensive 160+ page book makes it easy to manage your team and record 40 weeks of training and matches all in one place. From keeping track of team contact info to planning training sessions, mapping match day squads and recording game results, this planner is essential for any manager looking to gain an edge over their opponents and to track player development. Build an invaluable resource to refer to again and again.
What’s inside the book:
- 40 large double pages with space to record your own training sessions with pitch diagrams, equipment list, warm-ups and core activities areas
- 40 double pages for match day planning with squad lists, game notes and formation pitch
- Season results pages with space for 40+ games
- Attendance registers and team contact info pages
- 8.5 x 11 inches (A4/US letter equivalent size) perfect for a kit bag
- Premium glossy full-colour paperback cover
- 168 clearly laid-out black and white interior pages
Add team and season details to the front cover and build a library of seasons to refer to again and again
Also available – The Football Training and Match planner for players. A boot-bag sized notebook to record training notes and match performance – Perfect for youth and grassroots players looking to record and build their own resource as they develop their skills. A great opportunity for each of the team to drive their own development.
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The Price of Football: Understanding Football Club Finance
The first edition of The Price of Football quickly established itself as the go-to guide to understanding football club finance for the serious fan. Kieran Maguire, one of the UK’s top football finance analysts, shows how professional clubs operate as businesses and explains, in non-technical language, how to read, understand and interrogate club accounts.
As a clear-headed analysis and presentation of the financial imperatives and challenges facing football clubs across the English and Scottish Leagues, it has become a welcome resource not only for students of the industry, but by a wider constituency of supporters looking to understand their club’s latest transfer deal, or season ticket price.
This fully revised and updated third edition includes analysis of the most recent club accounts, the latest rulings on club governance, as well as coverage of recent regulation breaches, changes of ownership, bankruptcies and financial irregularities.
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Football Word Search: Premier League 2023/24 Edition: Football Word Search For Kids and Adults
This 2023/24 Premier League Word Search Books is a Perfect Gift for Football Mad Kids and Adults!
This Football Word Search book will keep footy fans busy for hours! With 50 completely up to date word searches for the 2023/24 Premier League season.
The Football Word Search book is a great gift for the 2023/24 Premier League season:
- For football fans of all ages
- 50 football word search puzzles
- Includes statistics, names, stadiums, and managers up to date for the new season
- Beautiful football illustrations throughout
- 6″ x 9″ is a perfect size for on the go entertainment
- A great gift for football fans that would make a nice birthday present or stocking filler
- And all answers can be found at the back of the book!
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Maradona (Classic Football Heroes – Limited International Edition)
Complete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions – now with a bonus World Cup chapter!Diego Maradona is a true footballing legend, and arguably the greatest player ever. The Argentinian playmaker was renowned for his unbelievable skills and agility, as he effortlessly weaved his way up the pitch and through the opposition defence. Nicknamed ‘The Golden Boy’, Maradona earned ninety-one caps and scored thirty-one goals for his country, including in the 1986 World Cup where he captained his team to victory – scoring the two most famous goals of all time, against England, along the way!
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Our Town’s Pride: 103 Years of Rushden Town Football Club
Our Town’s Pride – 103 Years of Rushden Town Football Club tells the story of the Northamptonshire-based football club, affectionately known as The Russians, from their humble beginnings at the turn of the 19th century as Rushden FC, Rushden Town, Rushden Fosse and finally back to Rushden Town again before the club was merged with local rivals Irthlingborough Diamonds to form Rushden and Diamonds FC in 1992.
This fascinating collection of photographs, press cuttings and match reports charts their many highs – and lows – as the Hayden Road side competed in non-league and cup competition.Read more
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Football Word Search For Kids: Premier League 2022 – 23
2022/23 Premier League Word Search for Football Mad Kids.
Up to date word search book for the 2022/23Premier League season. All the players, teams and managers in the Premier League.- Perfect gift for a football mad kid
- 50 Brain Teasing Puzzles
- All the squad players and all the teams from the 2022/23 season
- Excellent for long journeys or holidays
- A good sized book and large print for ease of reading
The word searches are not too difficult but not too easy for children, and the answers are in the back. A must buy for any young word search or football fan and makes a perfect birthday gift or stocking filler.
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The Men Who Made Manchester United: The Untold Story
“A great background spanning almost a hundred years on the men who made everything that followed possible. A must-read for any Manchester United fan.” –Gary Neville, former Manchester United captain
“At a time when money is king in football, this is an important insight into just how humble the beginnings of Manchester United were. These are human football stories but they also provide a slice of Manchester’s social history.” –John Murray, BBC Football Correspondent
The Men Who Made Manchester United brings you the definitive history of Manchester United before Sir Matt Busby’s post-war halcyon days.
Inside are tales that will make you squirm, laugh and cry, including:
- The transfer fee of two freezers of ice cream
- The tragic death of a young footballer and his forgotten family
- The fight for the right to unionise
- Edwardian Cockney Reds
- Severed fingers and the pelting stones of the angry residents of Budapest
As Victorian Britain was gripped by ‘the football craze’, eight men laid the foundations at one of the world’s greatest clubs. These pioneers ranged from miners to brewery owners, fitness fanatics to portly beer drinkers. From Stretford, Ancoats, Birmingham, Bolton, Darlington, Chirk and Crewe, some were rebels, others were leaders. All were grafters.
This is the story behind the club’s name and colours, the building of Old Trafford, the founding of the PFA and the creation of the Academy. It’s filled with tales that will fascinate and entertain, making it the perfect gift for Manchester United fans!
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‘Unsuitable for Females’: The Rise of the Lionesses and Women’s Football in England
Shortlisted for the 2023 Sports Book Awards for Best Football Writing of the Year
Discover the origins of the Lionesses that brought football home.
England’s Lionesses are on the front and back pages; their stars feature on prime-time television; they are named in the national honours lists for their contribution to their sport and to society. The names of Lucy Bronze, Steph Houghton and Ellen White are emblazoned across the backs of children’s replica jerseys. These women are top athletes – and top celebrities. But in 1921, the Football Association introduced a ban on women’s football, pronouncing the sport ‘quite unsuitable for females’.
That ban would last for half a century – but despite official prohibition the women’s game went underground. From the Dick, Kerr Ladies touring the world to the Lost Lionesses who played at the unsanctioned Women’s World Cup in Mexico in 1971, generations of women defied the restrictions and laid the foundations for today’s Lionesses – so much so that in 2018 England’s Women’s Super League became the first fully professional league in Europe…when just a few decades previously women were forbidden to play the sport in England at all.
This book tells the story of women’s football in England since its 19th-century inception through pen portraits of its trailblazers. The game might have once been banned because of its popularity – find out about the subversive women who kept organising their teams and matches despite the prohibition, who broke barriers and set records – the legends of the game who built the foundations of the stage upon which today’s stars flourish.
‘At what feels like a pivotal moment, Carrie’s forensic research and depth of knowledge make her the perfect person to guide us through the constantly changing landscape of women’s football’ – Kelly Cates, TV presenter
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Football Activity Book: For Kids Aged 6-12 (Football Activity Books For Kids Aged 6-12)
The ORIGINAL and #1 BESTSELLING Football Activity Book For Kids! Created for boys and girls who love football by education expert and football fanatic, The Future Teacher, this fantastically-fun football activity book will keep any football-mad kid busy, happy and entertained for hours with a wide variety of football themed fun.- Suitable for supporters of any team and specially designed for both boys and girls to enjoy
- Hours of fun football activities with colouring, games, word searches, puzzles, brain games, doodling and cool creative activities designed for kids aged 6-12
- All pages and pictures designed by an education expert to be lots of fun and suitable for a wide age range
- Clear instructions and kind, encouraging words to help children who need a bit more guidance
- Original and unique book with a wide variety of activities and perfect for football-mad parents to join in with if they want!
- Single-sided designs to minimise colour bleed through
If you are looking for a super fun and action packed activity book for a kid who loves football (which also has some amazing secret educational benefits) then Football Activity Book is the perfect book for you.
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The Ultimate Football Activity Book For Kids Aged 6-12: Includes Mazes Colouring Word Search Dot To Dot and much more
FUN FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES FOR KIDSGet ready for 2023 with The Ultimate 2023 Football Activity Book. It is perfect for 6-12 year olds and features 50 different activities, kids will have hours of fun while learning about this fantastic sport. Enjoy challenging word searches, colour in detailed footballers, find your way out of tricky football mazes and even create your own kit!
Features:
- 50 Football Activities For Boys and Girls
- Suitable for supporters of any team
- Mazes, Word Searches, Bingo, Colouring and much more
- 8.5 x11
- Challenging, Fun and Unique Activities
Checkout Bright Ballers Press for the best football content!
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Football MAD Activity Book: For Kids Aged 6-12 – Colouring, Mazes, Word Searches, Ultimate Teams & More!
★The ULTIMATE football activity book for football mad kids!★
The perfect gift for dedicated footy fans everywhere.
*NOTE: Answers section at the back – a couple of reviews have stated pages have been filled in already – These are just answers pages!*
Book contents:
• Match em’ ups
• Ultimate team selections
• Design your own boots
• Spot-the-difference
• Colouring pages
• Create your mascots
• Design your own kits
• Word searches
• Mazes
• Design your own club crests
• Design your own cups
Book details:
• 21.5 x 28 cm
• High quality silky matte cover
• High quality white pages
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The Match! Football Skills Annual (2024)
The Official MATCH! Football Skills Annual counts down the top 50 tricksters on the planet, with profiles on every baller and their elite attributes gauged on our super accurate stat scale! The fun doesn’t stop there, though – we also have exclusive interviews with world-famous freestylers and YouTubers to help you become just like them, plus awesome tutorials on how to master loads of jaw-dropping tricks to impress your mates! Test yourself with our mind-boggling quizzes, learn the moves on FIFA via our step-by-step guides and find out who we rate as the women’s top ballers, too! From the makers of MATCH Magazine, Football Skills 2024 is a must-read for all football lovers. IMAGE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLYRead more
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Premier League 2023/24 Word Search: A Football Activity Book for the Whole Family
2023/24 Premier League Word Search for Football Mad Kids.
Up to date word search book for the 2023/24Premier League season. All the players, teams and managers in the Premier League.- Perfect gift for a football mad kid
- 50 Brain Teasing Puzzles
- All the squad players and all the teams from the 2023/24 season
- Excellent for long journeys or holidays
- A good sized book for travelling
The word searches are not too difficult but not too easy for children, and the answers are in the back. A must buy for any young word search or football fan and makes a perfect birthday gift or stocking filler.
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Football Designer Colouring Book for Kids: Football Jersey Activity Book for Children to Design and Colour Their Own Football Shirts and Equipment.
WHISTLE’S BLOWING – TIME TO PLAY! Looking for creative, unique and fun FOOTBALL GIFTS FOR BOYS OR GIRLS? Unleash creativity with this ultimate football colouring book with over 60 illustrations and create your own football equipment!
We specialize in providing the best possible football books for boys and girls who love football. The book has a ton of creative and engaging illustrations that will keep your child happy and engaged for hours!
Transform game-time excitement into hands-on creativity and watch your child craft their own football universe. They can design their own football jerseys or they can design it for their favorite football player like Joshua Kimmich ,Manuel Neuer, Ronaldo, Messi etc.
WHY IS THIS FOOTBALL COLOURING BOOK FOR KIDS A MUST-HAVE?
- EXPLORE & IMAGINE: Over 60 captivating pages await, where children can visualize being part of big-league teams like FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and much more!
- IDEAL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 6-12: Whether your child is taking their first steps into the world of football or already immersed in its thrills, this book is the perfect match.
- EDUCATIONAL & FUN OFF-SCREEN ACTIVITY: Hours and hours of fun to enhance their concentration and creativity. Perfect as a car ride activity book for kids or a relaxing evening pastime.
- GREAT CHRISTMAS STOCKING FILLERS GIFT FOR KIDS: Looking for unique Christmas gifts for kids or a birthday football gift for boys that combines their love for art and football? Search no more. Present them with this fun gift and watch their eyes light up with joy.
.Let your child’s imagination run wild on the field of creativity, buy the book today!
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SHOOT: Activity Advent Calendar (A Celebration of Football’s Greatest Heroes)
Kick off the holiday season with this fantastic activity advent calendar, filled with festive football fun!Unwrap a new book everyday in the build-up to Christmas and discover all there is to know about the beautiful game. With 24 epic days of facts and activities to enjoy, it makes the perfect gift for football fans of all ages.
Each day you will have a book packed full of exciting football content, including:
– Player stories
– Club profiles
– Football facts
– Activities (a footy quiz, spot the ball, name that ground, and many more!)
– Player profiles – current and legends!Packed full of new content for 2022!
Make the lead up to Christmas extra fun with your very own Shoot Advent Calendar!
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Football Advent Calendar: Countdown to Christmas with 24 Fun Challenges(3 Puzzles A Day) to Test your Football Knowledge
Embark on a Football adventure with our Football Advent Calendar Book! On each page, you’ll find an engaging crossword puzzle And football quiz that challenges your Football knowledge with every question. Answer profound questions about the game to reveal the hidden words. But the fun doesn’t stop there – enjoy an exciting word search puzzle filled with Football-related terms as a bonus. Whether you’re a passionate fan or just starting to explore the sport, this Advent Calendar Book is your ticket to daily fun and games, all centered around the wonderful game.
- 3 Puzzles a day (Football Quiz, Football Crossword, Football Word search)
- Easy to complete in one day
- Fun Idea for all football fans
So why wait? Get ready for the countdown and achieve great success with Football-inspired brain teasers????????✅!
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British Football’s Greatest Grounds: One Hundred Must-See Football Venues – The Perfect Gift For Avid Football Fans
Discover 100 must-see football grounds across the UK in this stunning hardback edition – featuring full colour photographs and contributions from some of the greatest figures in sport.
Have you ever wanted to visit the most scenic, historic or important football grounds in Britain, but weren’t sure where to start or what to include? In British Football’s Greatest Grounds, Mike Bayly offers a bucket list of places to watch football in England, Wales and Scotland as chosen by fans across the world.
This first-of-its-kind book introduces the reader to a diverse and often breathtaking range of Britain’s football venues. In addition to the oldest, biggest and highest our nation has to offer, it covers lesser-known grounds nestling next to castles, beaches, churches and mountain ranges, as well as modern Premier League stadiums in major cities.
Featuring beautiful images taken by acclaimed sports photographers, along with written contributions from respected industry figures, British Football’s Greatest Grounds is part guide, part love letter to the history, people and places that showcase the best of our unique football landscape. It’s sure to leave you planning a future football trip.
Reviews:
‘Perfect coffee-table relaxer’ – The Sportsman
‘Ideal gift for football fans’ – 5* Reader Review
‘Meticulously researched, beautifully presented…’ – When Saturday Comes Magazine
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The Ultimate 23/24 Football Activity Book For Kids Aged 6-12: Word Search Mazes Colouring Facts Dot To Dot and much more
Embark on an interactive journey into the 23/24 football season. This immersive activity book is packed with engaging tasks ranging from coloring pages, mazes, and dot-to-dot puzzles, to brain-boosting word searches, each designed to entertain and educate in equal measure.
This book offers fascinating football facts that will enhance your child’s knowledge of the game while they enjoy all the activities. It’s not just an activity book, but also a fun educational resource that encourages the development of problem-solving skills, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the sport. Watch as your children immerse themselves in hours of fruitful fun, transforming their football fascination into a learning adventure.
Features:
- A diverse collection of activities including coloring pages, mazes, word searches, and dot-to-dot puzzles
- Fun and interesting football facts to enhance knowledge and pique curiosity
- Activities designed to promote problem-solving skills and creativity
- Suitable for football enthusiasts aged 6-12
- A large, easy-to-handle format (8.5 x 11 inches) for a comfortable and engaging experience
Fuel your child’s passion for football and make learning a thrilling experience.
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Beckham (Classic Football Heroes – Limited International Edition)
Complete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions – now with a bonus World Cup chapter!In 2002, during the final moments of injury time, David Beckham scored an incredible free-kick, securing England a place in the World Cup. It was this moment that ensured that Beckham would become one of the most loved English footballers, as well as a Manchester United and Real Madrid hero. During a career which spanned twenty years, Beckham won an impressive nineteen major trophies. This is the story of a true sportsman, who earned respect and loyalty from his fans around the world.
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Really Fun Football Facts Book For 8 Year Olds: Illustrated Amazing Facts. The Ultimate Trivia Football Book For Kids (Activity Books For Kids)
Packed with really fun illustrated footie facts for kids age 8. If you’re 8 and live and breathe football then you’ll love this football fact book. Over 100 amazing facts that will blow your mind, expand your knowledge and make you a walking, talking, football expert! From the most surprising world records and Premier League football stats to fanatical fans and fascinating trivia about your ultimate football heroes.
From Messi to Ronaldo, Rashford to Bellingham, Saka to Mbappe or the mighty Lionesses there’s a really fun football superstar fact we bet you didn’t know. Uncover crazy stats and randoms about your favourite team including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea Tottenham Hotspur and loads more.
Did you know?
- Did you know Marcus Rashford’s birthday is on Halloween? That’s proof he was born to score screamers and give defenders nightmares!
- Soccer in space! In 2014, two NASA astronauts held their own tournament in honour of the FIFA World Cup that year.
- The World Cup Trophy is made of solid gold! It weighs about 6kg, which is as heavy as carrying around 6 bags of sugar.
- The fastest footballers can run at a top speed of around 30-35 km/h. Manchester City’s Kyle Walker is one of the fastest ever, clocking a top speed of 37.802 km/h.
Highlights
★ Over 100 amazing facts for 8 year olds
★ One of 3 Really Fun illustrated trivia football books
★ Fantastic facts about your favourite football superstars
★ World records and weird-but-true footie facts
★ Great football gifts for boys and girls
★ The ultimate football book for boys 7-9
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Think You Know It All? Liverpool FC: The Quiz Book for Football Fans (Know it All Quiz Books)
Put your Liverpool knowledge to the test with the ultimate quiz book for Reds fans.
Do you think you know it all about Liverpool? Could you name the starting line-up in 2005 Champions League final? The most decorated player in the club’s history? Do you know which sides Liverpool have beaten most, and vice versa? Or which game drew the Reds’ biggest-ever crowd?
Whatever your area of interest or depth of knowledge, this expertly assembled quiz will have some testing questions for you. From the club’s earliest days to the glory years of Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley, the renaissance under Jurgen Klopp and beyond, Think You Know It All? Liverpool will challenge your knowledge of the iconic team’s players, managers, records and more.
Featuring an entertaining mix of questions and puzzles, this is the perfect test for new and veteran LFC fans alike. Proving you know it all about your club has never been such fun – or so tricky.
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Ronaldo (Classic Football Heroes – Limited International Edition)
Complete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions – now with a bonus World Cup chapter!This is the rollercoaster story of how Ronaldo grew up to become a superstar striker for Brazil, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Struck down by illness on the day of the 1998 World Cup final, he showed world-class skill and determination to come back four years later and single-handedly destroy Germany in the 2002 final to prove, once and for all, that he was one of the greatest strikers ever.
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The Ultimate Football Advent Calendar 2023: Word search puzzles, riddles, players to colour in and line-ups of the best teams in the world. A Perfect Gift for Kids and Enthusiasts
Get ready to experience the thrill of football in a whole new way! Our Football Advent Calendar is the perfect gift for fans of the world’s most exciting sport. Every day, from 1 to 24 December, you will unlock a unique football surprise that will keep you excited during the countdown to Christmas.
What will you find in this advent calendar?✔️ Player Word Search: Test your football knowledge by discovering the names of the most prominent players from the world’s top clubs – have fun while you learn!
✔️ Star Colouring: Colour in the picture of your most iconic player and bring your favourite footballer to life in your favourite colours!
✔️ Fill the Gaps: Take on the challenge of discovering the star player – prove you’re a true football expert!
✔️ Shields to Colour: Unleash your creativity by customising the shields of the most famous football clubs – design your own shield or colour in the team’s colours!
✔️ Line-ups to Complete: Show off your tactical skills by completing the team line-ups with the names and numbers of your favourite players – become the coach and pick your stars!This Football Advent Calendar is the perfect gift for children and football fans of all ages. Turn the wait for Christmas into an exciting and educational experience as you explore the fascinating world of football.
Don’t wait any longer to give or enjoy this exciting calendar, order now and start the countdown to a Christmas full of football passion!15/11/23 Corrected errors in equipment naming
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The Beautiful Game – The Most Amazing Football Stories of All Time
Do you think you know everything there is to know about football?
Have you heard of:
- The referee who lost his teeth mid-game?
- The player who got injured playing scrabble?
- The ladies who changed a nation?
- The one-armed goalkeeper?
- The game of three halves?
- The World Cup team that smuggled Rohypnol onto the pitch?
- The craziest superstitions in the sport?
- The seagull that scored a goal?
DISCOVER THE STORIES OF SOME OF FOOTBALL’S MOST ICONIC MOMENTS – From the heart-warming story of a player whose dying daughter asked him to leave the cancer ward to play in a European final, to the hilarious tale of a national team almost getting arrested for misunderstanding a word in English.
Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just enjoy a good story, The Beautiful Game is sure to keep you entertained. From Maradona’s hand goal to Zidane’s headbutt, and a lot more lesser-known stories in between, there’s something for everyone in this book.
With 90 fascinating stories, you’ll relive the most humorous and inspirational anecdotes to have come out from the Beautiful Game, and in the process you will learn more about the sport than you ever thought!
So, if you’re prepared to be left in awe by some of the craziest tales to have emerged from the sport, scroll up and click the Add to Cart button.
NB: This book is aimed at adults (and children 12+). For a version that caters to readers under 12 years old, please look at the author’s “The Most Amazing Football Stories For Kids”
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Really Fun Football Facts Book For 7 Year Olds: Illustrated Amazing Facts. The Ultimate Trivia Football Book For Kids (Activity Books For Kids)
Packed with really fun illustrated footie facts for kids age 7. If you’re 7 and live and breathe football then you’ll love this football fact book. Over 100 amazing facts that will blow your mind, expand your knowledge and make you a walking, talking, football expert! From the most surprising world records and Premier League football stats to fanatical fans and fascinating trivia about your ultimate football heroes.
From Messi to Ronaldo, Rashford to Kane, Foden to Grealish or the mighty Lionesses – there’s a really fun football superstar fact we bet you didn’t know. Uncover crazy stats and randoms about your favourite team including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea Tottenham Hotspur and loads more.
Did you know?
• England Captain Harry Kane is a brilliant golfer. He’s almost good enough to go ‘pro’.
• The fastest ever goal in the Premier League was scored in just 7.69 seconds.
• If you put 195 million footballs next to each other they would reach from Earth to Mars.
• Liverpool FC sell a fun version of hot dogs called Klopp Dogs named after their manager Jürgen Klopp.
• Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish wears age 7-8 kids shin pads!
Highlights
★ Over 100 amazing facts for 7 year olds
★ One of 3 Really Fun illustrated trivia football books
★ Fantastic facts about your favourite football superstars
★ World records and weird-but-true footie facts
★ Great football gifts for boys and girls
★ The ultimate football book for boys 7-9
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Ultimate Football Heroes Quiz Book (Ultimate Football Heroes – the No. 1 football series)
The No.1 football series – over 1 million copies sold!How much do you know about one of the greatest football tournaments of all time – the Euros? Prove your super fan status with this ultimate quiz book that will test even the most dedicated football fan to the limit. With questions ranging from famous players and matches of days gone by to the tournament as it is now, there is bound to be something to challenge all the family.
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Football Stars Coloring Book
⚽ Football Stars ⚽Colouring book with the best football players of the moment.
This book allows you to develop the relaxing activity of colouring by looking at the details of the kits. Ideal gift for football lovers.✔️ High quality drawings
✔️ The best players of the moment
✔️ Original images (20 images x 2 sections = 40)
✔️ Updated kits
✔️ Large format (A4)
✔️ Pages printed on one side
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Create your own football club – Champions edition: Activity book for football mad kids
Create your own football club – Champions editionFollowing on from our popular ‘Create your own football club’ activity book, Amber Octopus is pleased to present this Champions edition.
In this edition, your football mad child will still design the club’s badge, select the starting lineup and create the kits. In addition, they’ll also need to colour the stadium, design the training kit, create merchandise and combine all their designs to create the official matchday programme.
There are 16 tasks for each club with three different clubs to complete. This book is sure to provide hours of entertainment for kids who love football.
Book feature:
- Glossy front cover
- Large 8″x10″ single sided pages
- Three clubs to complete
- Each club has 16 tasks to complete
Thank you for looking & happy creating!
About amberoctopus
Based in rural Buckinghamshire, amberoctopus is a small business created by a father of two young daughters. Our aim is to create engaging books for young people that spark their imagination and creativity – as well as giving parents a little break.
Thank you for your interest.
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Classic Football Heroes Legend Series Collection 10 Books Set By Matt & Tom Oldfield (Ronaldo, Maradona, Figo, Beckham, Klinsmann, Zidane, Rooney, Giggs, Gerrard, Carragher)
Classic Football Heroes Legend Series Collection 10 Books Set Titles in the Set Ronaldo, Maradona, Figo, Beckham, Klinsmann, Zidane, Rooney, Giggs, Gerrard, CarragherRead more
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The Football Weekly Book: The first ever book from everyone’s favourite football podcast
Football Weekly — everyone’s favourite football podcast — has decided the time (and the money) is right to finally commit their wisdom to paper. You know what this means: trivia, filler, too much about The Mighty Cambridge United, not enough about [insert your club], and very occasionally an insightful remark.
Expect all the trademark humour of their hugely successful live shows, plus:
Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning’s ‘Blind Date’
Mark Langdon’s ‘World of Meat’
Jonathan Liew’s ‘You Are the PGMOL-Appointed Match Official’
Ben Fisher’s ‘Car Parks of British Football’
A thrilling new board game, ‘Snakes & Blatters’
Philippe Auclair’s shocking FIFA exposé
An exclusive David Squires cartoon
And much, much more!Edited by Jonathan Wilson, the book will feature the full pod line-up of:
Barry Glendenning — Max Rushden — David Squires — Barney Ronay — Jonathan Liew — John Brewin — Scott Murray — Elis James — Paul Watson – Philippe Auclair – Troy Townsend – Ben Fisher — Jordan Jarrett-Bryan — Sid Lowe — Nicky Bandini — Lars Sivertsen — Robyn Cowen.Read more
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Really Fun Football Facts Book For 9-12 Year Olds: Illustrated Amazing Facts. The Ultimate Trivia Football Book For Kids (Activity Books For Kids)
Packed with really fun illustrated footie facts for kids age 9,10,11 & 12. If you’re 9-12 and live and breathe football then you’ll love this football fact book. Over 100 amazing facts that will blow your mind, expand your knowledge and make you a walking, talking, football expert! From the most surprising world records and Premier League football stats to fanatical fans and fascinating trivia about your ultimate football heroes.
From Messi to Ronaldo, Haaland to Mbappe, Sterling to Bellingham – there’s a really fun football superstar fact we bet you didn’t know. Uncover crazy stats and randoms about your favourite team including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea Tottenham Hotspur and loads more.
Did you know?
- Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has an asteroid named after him.
- Thierry Henry and Lionel Messi share the record for most missed penalties in Champions League history?
- Manchester City superstar Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero’s nickname ‘Kun’ comes from a Japanese cartoon character he loved to watch as a kid?
- The latest celebrity to become a football club owner is UK rapper Stormzy.
- Goalkeepers were not always allowed to use their hands?
Highlights
★ Over 100 amazing facts for 9-12 year olds
★ One of 3 Really Fun illustrated trivia football books
★ Fantastic facts about your favourite football superstars
★ World records and weird-but-true footie facts
★ Great football gifts for boys and girls
★ The ultimate football activity books for boys 9-12Read more
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99 Iconic Moments in Scottish Football: From the Famous to the Obscure, Scotland’s Glorious, Unusual and Cult Games, Players and Events
Scotland boasts a football history peppered with great wins, bizarre events, unforgettable matches, underdog stories, cult players and off-field intrigue. 99 Iconic Moments in Scottish Football is a fascinating showcase of the most memorable tales.
Read about when Scotland trounced world champions England 3-2 at Wembley in 1967, crazy goal-fests (including Stirling Albion’s 20-0 win), Dundee United’s four back-to-back victories over Barcelona, Berwick Rangers knocking Rangers out of the Scottish Cup and Partick Thistle thrashing Celtic in the League Cup Final.
There are also bizarre events aplenty, such as Motherwell winning a special version of the Copa del Rey, East Stirling and Clydebank briefly merging, Aberdeen almost winning a US tournament as the ‘Washington Whips’, Gazza booking a referee and Claudio Caniggia signing for Dundee.
The stories stretch from the 1800s through to the present day, and range from internationally acclaimed achievements to intriguing little-known tales from clubs of all sizes.
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