{"product_id":"books-football-for-dummies-uk-edition-by-scott-murray","title":"Football For Dummies, UK Edition","description":"Whether you want to impress friends and colleagues with new-found football wisdom, brush up on details you're unsure about (the offside rule, anyone?) or improve your practical skills, this is the book for you! Covering all the basics of the game, rules and tactics, as well as giving an in-depth history of the sport and how it has evolved to the present day, this indispensable guide will get you up to speed on the most popular game in the world in no time. With dream team formations, tips on football betting and supporting, essential coverage on the World Cup, and stats on current teams, players and managers both at home and abroad, football expert and Guardian journalist Scott Murray keeps it fun, fresh and knowledgeable to get you through the major tournaments and beyond.  Football For Dummies includes:   PART 1: KICK OFF  Chapter 1: The bare essentials  Chapter 2: A rich history  Chapter 3: Get your boots on - the gear you need   PART 2: PLAYING THE GAME  Chapter 4: Laying down the laws  Chapter 5: Positions and tactics  Chapter 6: Honing your skills  Chapter 7: Talented training  Chapter 8: Coaching, managing and leadership  Chapter 9: Putting it all into practice   PART 3: THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL  Chapter 11: The World Cup  Chapter 12: The international scene  Chapter 13: The British club scene  Chapter 14: Taking on the world  Chapter 15: Women's football   PART 4: FANS ENCLOSURE  Chapter 16: Going to the match  Chapter 17: Read all about it...  Chapter 18: Compulsive viewing: Football on TV (and film, and DVD...)  Chapter 19: Joining in (sort of...)   PART 5: THE PART OF TENS  Chapter 20: Great players  Chapter 21: Great managers  Chapter 22: Great matches  Chapter 23: Bad behaviour   PART 6: APPENDICES  Appendix 1: Appendix A: Honour Boards  Appendix 2: Glossary  Appendix 3: Key Football Organisations","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53506371289361,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780470688373.jpg?v=1778110436","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-football-for-dummies-uk-edition-by-scott-murray","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}