32 Programmes by Dave Roberts
When Dave Roberts relocates to the USA, his wife informs him that they can only take what is 'absolutely essential'. Packing his collection of football programmes, Dave is aghast to be informed that the programmes do not fall into that category. This title tells the story of how Dave made the selection of his most important programmes.
"A little gem.. a brilliant way to reflect on his love affair with football" -- Henry Winter Daily Telegraph "Very funny in wry, Nick Hornby-esque fashion... This memoir will gain a lot of fans" -- Simon Redfern Independent on Sunday "Remarkable... A book that every woman should study, for the unique insight it offers into the impenetrable enigma of the male mind" -- Jane Shilling Daily Mail "A brilliant idea nicely executed, it's certainly the funniest sport-related read this Christmas" -- Christopher Maume Independent "An entertaining read, rich in nostalgia and reminiscent of Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch, this offers an insight into the power of obsession and how the beautiful game has changed. Moving and amusing" Sport magazine
Dave Roberts has been one of those annoying bike couriers, a security guard, a Civil Servant, a KFC chef who was fired for trying to steal a sample of the secret recipe, and a train driver - all before reaching the age of twenty. After that, he settled for a career in advertising, which was eventually cut short by illness, but not before accidentally winning a Silver Lion at Cannes. He now writes books, which all seem to have a theme in common: obsession ...
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| ISBN 13 | 9780593067376 |
| ISBN 10 | 0593067371 |
| Title | 32 Programmes |
| Author | Dave Roberts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-08-04 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2010 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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