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′...Murray has compiled a guide to the game so simple and effective that any dummy can understand it.′ (Four Four Two, May 2010).
′...offers those who are yet to climb on board the bandwagon a leg up.′ (ESPN.com).
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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
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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As the title suggests this is a book that is for someone who knows not much about football, but saying this it is also an excellent book for the more seasoned follower of the beautiful game to just pick up and read, and say oh I didn't actually know that. The book is of same style as the other for dummies titles. There is in introduction about the book, and football in general. Following on there are 21 chapters in total.
These range from the History of football, to the equipment you need, to the laws. Following on from this the book explores positions and tactics in great depth. There is also an excellent section on honing your football skills.
The book then goes on to talk about keeping fit playing football, to the roles of management and leadership in the game. There is a good section on how to start your own club. The book then talks about the likes of players, clubs, woman's football, and it is an excellent read all round. One any self respecting fan wouldn't be without, and even if you know a lot, this book is going to surprise you like it did me. 5 Stars.
These range from the History of football, to the equipment you need, to the laws. Following on from this the book explores positions and tactics in great depth. There is also an excellent section on honing your football skills.
The book then goes on to talk about keeping fit playing football, to the roles of management and leadership in the game. There is a good section on how to start your own club. The book then talks about the likes of players, clubs, woman's football, and it is an excellent read all round. One any self respecting fan wouldn't be without, and even if you know a lot, this book is going to surprise you like it did me. 5 Stars.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Read from the point of view of someone with an interest in football but not an expert/fanatic, I can say that this book was a really enjoyable and very comprehensive look at all aspects of the beautiful game.
You could read it from cover to cover but I tended to flit backwards and forwards, starting with thoise areas that interested most and then, after finding the narrative rather entertaining,drifting onto topics that previously I would not have bothered with. All subjects from warming up, nature of grounds, history, teams, tactics, it is all there and written in a very accessible and understandable style. Well, almost always understandable......the 'offside' rule explanation is always a bit of a tester!
I think football fans of all ages and levels of interest would welcome this book and find something they never knew about before.
You could read it from cover to cover but I tended to flit backwards and forwards, starting with thoise areas that interested most and then, after finding the narrative rather entertaining,drifting onto topics that previously I would not have bothered with. All subjects from warming up, nature of grounds, history, teams, tactics, it is all there and written in a very accessible and understandable style. Well, almost always understandable......the 'offside' rule explanation is always a bit of a tester!
I think football fans of all ages and levels of interest would welcome this book and find something they never knew about before.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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If you've ever read one 'Dummies' book, then you will have a pretty good idea of what to expect from Football Dummies.
Lots of information, laid out in a clear format and logical order.
There is so much information here its a book for football dummies and experts alike. It could be read as a book ie from page 1 to the end, or chapters at a time or just to dip into whenever you feel like it. Very handy for setting quizz questions too!
Some of the 'dummies' series are aimed at people who don't want to know anything about they subject but have to, often for work related reasons.
I'd say this isn't such a 'dummie', its more for those with at least a passing interest in the 'beautiful game' or maybe the parents of a football mad child.
Not something to buy on a whim but does what it says on the tin in a way that even non football fans should find useable.
And good value at 400 pages long!
Lots of information, laid out in a clear format and logical order.
There is so much information here its a book for football dummies and experts alike. It could be read as a book ie from page 1 to the end, or chapters at a time or just to dip into whenever you feel like it. Very handy for setting quizz questions too!
Some of the 'dummies' series are aimed at people who don't want to know anything about they subject but have to, often for work related reasons.
I'd say this isn't such a 'dummie', its more for those with at least a passing interest in the 'beautiful game' or maybe the parents of a football mad child.
Not something to buy on a whim but does what it says on the tin in a way that even non football fans should find useable.
And good value at 400 pages long!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A good general overview..
I'm probably the ideal person for this sort of book - I have a husband who enjoys football, and now a daughter who likes to both play and occasionally watch. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Michelle Moore
Not Bad Footie Book
Although not a huge fan of the .... for dummies range of books because of its name, yes, call me conceited if you wish however, similar to breaking the vow of chastity I actually... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Astore Stargazer
Too long, too complicated
I have very little interest in football but as the World Cup was approaching and my 10 year old son is football obsessed in both watching and playing football, I thought this book... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Paul S. Ell
Football in brief
Although I spent a reasonably enjoyable hour glancing through it, as a long-time football watcher I found little in this book that was of real interest to me. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Bantam Dave
Covers more ground than John Terry
This book makes no assumptions about previous knowledge, so many people may find it explaining things they already know, but that is only to be expected and in a way its a good... Read more
Published 23 months ago by A. Skudder
Loaded with information
This book is packed full of historical and statistical information useful even to the serious student of the Game; a good resource and reference work. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ferenc Korompai
A Decent Primer
As with the other titles I have encountered in this excellent series, this book has something for everyone. There a decent amount of history and background to the game. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Crazy Bald Heid
Everything you need to know about football
This book covers not just about football in general but covers referees, linesmen, woman's football,the equipment used etc etc. Read more
Published on 27 May 2010 by J. Aitken
Good information but very basic
This book follows the dummies format and assumes the reader knows next to nothing about the subject, I am guessing this book is aimed at children in order for them to pick up a... Read more
Published on 20 May 2010 by L. Thumwood
the full ninety minutes
In a memorable episode of Father Ted Mrs Doyle, the housekeeper is presented with a book called How To Watch Football For Women and explained, apparently, the intricacies of... Read more
Published on 20 April 2010 by Graeme Wright
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