A Load of BallsFootball's Funny Side by John Scally

A Load of BallsFootball's Funny Side by John Scally

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary

Former England striker and television pundit Jimmy Greaves famously said, football is 'a funny old game'. This book confirms the truth of his statement by providing a pot pourri of double entendres, quips and amusing anecdotes from the tongues of football's elite.

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free US shipping over $15
  • Buying preloved emits 41% less CO2 than new
  • Millions of affordable books
  • Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!

A Load of BallsFootball's Funny Side by John Scally

As former England striker and television pundit Jimmy Greaves famously said, football is 'a funny old game'. In "A Load of Balls: Football's Funny Side", John Scally confirms the truth of his statement by providing a pot pourri of double entendres, timeless quips and amusing anecdotes from the tongues of football's elite. Hundreds of silly stories and priceless nuggets have been sources that collectively recreate the unique excitement, drama and unpredictability of football in the words of the sport's practitioners. The result is a wry, idiosyncratic and sometimes bizarre catalogue of comic creations. For lovers of the absurd, outrageous and totally bizarre, this selection of stories and quotes will amuse and delight. Packed with timeless quotes and priceless gaffes from the likes of David Beckham ('My parents have been there for me since I was about seven'), Bobby Robson ('We didn't underestimate them; they were just a lot better than we thought') and Paul Gascoigne ('I've never made any predictions about anything and I never will'), this hilarious collection is guaranteed to tickle the funny bone of even the most casual sports fan.
John Scally works as a teacher in Dublin and was formerly a journalist and broadcaster. He is the is the author of over 20 books, including Odd-Shaped Balls and Legends of Irish Rugby.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9781845964375
ISBN 10 1845964373
Title A Load of BallsFootball's Funny Side
Author John Scally
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Year published 2009-10-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.