Own Goals by Phil Andrews
When City's star Italian footballer is had up for sexual assault by a model, Steve Strong is employed to investigate. He soon discovers that there's something far more sinister afoot than a sex scandal. But can he avoid a permanent transfer before the whistle blows? This novel offers an insider's view of big time soccer, its players and directors.
'A highly enjoyable cunningly plotted thriller with an amiable, witty PI. and an authentic behind-the-scenes Premier League backdrop for footie fans' -- Publishing News 'Murder, sex, blackmail and financial chicanery. At last - here's a City team with more problems than Manchester City' -- Colin Shindler, author of MANCHESTER UNITED RUINED 'A sardonic, witty debut' -- Publishing News
Phil Andrews is an award-winning sports journalist, currently a freelance soccer writer for the Independent and Independent on Sunday. He spent his early years in a Yorkshire mining town and currently lives in Leeds. He has worked for the BBC, as a theatre, opera and film critic, and is currently in PR. This is his first novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340748220 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340748222 |
| Title | Own Goals |
| Author | Phil Andrews |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton General Division |
| Year published | 2000-01-06 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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