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"'Back to your usual self Jeff, fucking useless' Sir Alex Ferguson 'He drives me nuts. An absolute prat - and you can print that as well' Steve Bruce"
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"Affords a rare insight into the referee's lot and doesn't disappoint."
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
They say that you can tell when a football referee has had a good match when you forgot he was there. Jeff Winter didn't seem to believe this adage. To me he seemed to enjoy getting himself noticed, as if the crowd had paid to see him, as well as a game of football.
This may be unfair, but this book does little to dispel these feelings. Instead, Jeff Winters overwhelming feelings of self importance radiate from almost every page and 'Who's the b******' turns into a bit of a tedious read.
It is largely a recounting of matches that he has officiated in - Jeff Winter's greatest hits? - but there is the occasional gem thrown in. The one that stands out in my mind is the anecdote about his last game at Anfield. He recalls that after the final whistle had been blown the crowd burst into a particularly rousing burst of applause. He speculates that this was directed at him, as an appreciation of the career as a referee. This may be so, but I think that it is most likely done because the home team had played excellently, winning 4-0!
One day someone will write the definative book about being a referee. It hasn't been written yet and and this certainly isn't it.
This may be unfair, but this book does little to dispel these feelings. Instead, Jeff Winters overwhelming feelings of self importance radiate from almost every page and 'Who's the b******' turns into a bit of a tedious read.
It is largely a recounting of matches that he has officiated in - Jeff Winter's greatest hits? - but there is the occasional gem thrown in. The one that stands out in my mind is the anecdote about his last game at Anfield. He recalls that after the final whistle had been blown the crowd burst into a particularly rousing burst of applause. He speculates that this was directed at him, as an appreciation of the career as a referee. This may be so, but I think that it is most likely done because the home team had played excellently, winning 4-0!
One day someone will write the definative book about being a referee. It hasn't been written yet and and this certainly isn't it.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an avid fan of all sport biographies, you sometimes have to take the rough with the smooth. I had really enjoyed David Elleray's autobiography on life as a ref so was keen to read Jeff Winter's account.
Ultimately, this was a disappointing read. Winter clearly rates himself both as a top referee and as a comedian. The book is littered with "end of the pier" quips that just aren't funny. Moreover, his account of life as a top referee suggest an arrogance that may have made him so unpopular with players and managers.
Interestingly, Winter writes of his admiration for my beloved Liverpool and his good relationship with Steven Gerrard. A very different account of that relationship is given in Gerrard's own book where he questions Winter's attitude and ability as a ref.
It gets two stars for offering some insight but, if you want a decent book on top level refereeing, then opt for David Elleray's more insightful, better written and self-effacing "Man in the Middle".
Ultimately, this was a disappointing read. Winter clearly rates himself both as a top referee and as a comedian. The book is littered with "end of the pier" quips that just aren't funny. Moreover, his account of life as a top referee suggest an arrogance that may have made him so unpopular with players and managers.
Interestingly, Winter writes of his admiration for my beloved Liverpool and his good relationship with Steven Gerrard. A very different account of that relationship is given in Gerrard's own book where he questions Winter's attitude and ability as a ref.
It gets two stars for offering some insight but, if you want a decent book on top level refereeing, then opt for David Elleray's more insightful, better written and self-effacing "Man in the Middle".
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I note that one of the favourable reviews is by someone who doesn't read books! Nobody who does could enjoy this self-obsessed tosh by a ref who wasn't good enough to make the international list. There are much better books by much better refs available -- Collina, Poll, Elleray.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Missed opportunity - an average read
I quite like Jeff Winter - usually has something interesting to say about the world of refereeing, and I didn't really think he wanted to be the star of the show when refereeing,... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Steven Brown
Fantastic.
A great read which gives an insight into top flight football and the many challenges a top flight referee faces.
Published 20 months ago by William Drysdale
JEFF WINTER
A DOWN TO EARTH LIFE STORY OF JEFF WINTER. HE WAS QUITE A REBBLE IN HIS YOUTH, BUTR TURNED OUT TO BE ONE OF TER BEST REFS THE COUNTRY HAS HAD
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by Mr. David Fretwell
Good Read
I read this book, and really enjoyed it. It lifts the lid on some really horrible people connected with the game, such as Premiership Referee's and Premiership Managers. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Mr. Michael P. Tuttiett
boot on the other foot
An excellant read from one of Englands top referees. Probably one of the hardest jobs in the world to do and one that is made to look easy by some and not by others and thats the... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by Mr. Jake Bailey
Self Obssessed
In short - a pile of twaddle - I wish I hadn't wasted my money on it and suggest that you don't waste yours!
Winter thinks he is interesting - he is not. Read more
Winter thinks he is interesting - he is not. Read more
Published on 19 May 2009 by Jack D
What its like to be a the made in the middle
Jeff Winter is one of the more well know referees in the public domain and has never been shy to air his points of view. Read more
Published on 31 May 2008 by Daniel Storey
A++
As somebody who hardly ever reads books, I was a bit sceptical about buying it. But, as I am currently on a refereeing course I thought I would give it a shot. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2006 by Matthew Johnson
Winter's tale
AS FOOTIE fans we've all done it... hurled unrestrained abuse at the man in the middle.
So it was fascinating to get inside a ref's mind in Who's The B###### In The Black - and... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2006
JEFF WINTER AND A WINTERS TALE
Jeff has written a book about himself, if you like how referees get to the top this is not the book to read, Ellerays still being the best. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2006
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