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Who's the B*****d in the Black?: Confessions of a Premiership Referee (Paperback)

by Jeff Winter (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press; New edition edition (5 Oct 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091909171
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091909178
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 68,555 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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" --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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"Affords a rare insight into the referee's lot and doesn't disappoint." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars An unironic title, 7 Mar 2007
By Thomas Grant "Tommy G" (Maidenhead, Berks) - See all my reviews
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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".
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2.0 out of 5 stars The self importance of being Jeffrey, 6 Sep 2007
By Bantam Dave (Bradford, UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Who's the B? Who cares?, 6 Oct 2007
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.
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1.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published 1 month ago by Jack D

3.0 out of 5 stars 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 13 months ago by Daniel Storey

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars The Man in the Middle
I loved this book. I'm a huge football fan and I love my football autobiographies.
I've just finished this. Read more
Published on 13 Jul 2006 by L. Beeson

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

3.0 out of 5 stars 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 9 Feb 2006

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