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A unique guide to the laws of football illustrated by legendary artist Paul Trevillion
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It's a penalty to the away side. Just as the kick is about to be taken, the home side's official mascot suddenly jumps up behind the net, dancing. The penalty-taker misses and turns to you in outrage. What do you do?
You are the Ref - the cult classic comic strip from legendary Roy of the Rovers artist Paul Trevillion - puts you in the spotlight and asks the question: what would you decide?
Written by former international referee Keith Hackett, and brilliantly illustrated with stunning portraits of stars from all eras, You are the Ref is the ultimate guide to football for fans of all ages.
Collecting the best classic strips plus brand new art inspired by World Cup 2010, the book is full of extra trivia and facts - allowing youngsters and old pros alike to test their knowledge and to get to grips with the nuances of the game.
For anyone who has ever questioned a referee's eyesight or grappled with the intricacies of offside - now it's your turn.
Just remember: the referee's decision is final.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For generations, young and old have enjoyed the "You are the Ref". It is as much part of the football fan's life as Shoot magazine, Match of the Day, disappointing World Cup campaigns and dodgy refereeing decisions....or are they?????
Some of these have now gone, some are mere shadows of nostalgic dreams, but "You are the Ref" continues its basic quest:
1) Here is what happened
2) What Decision would you Give?
3) Are you Correct?
The Answers are given by Former FIFA Ref Keith Hackett, the Questions are illustrated by the Master Trevillion using current star players and coaches as well as the Legends of former years.
There are additional background chapters on the Laws of the Game; the roles, duties and demands on the match Officials and even a chapter on how to "Draw like Trevillion" - as if it were that easy.
What I like about this book is that the authors have kept what is good and added items that get you thinking. It is for the current fan, the nostalgic romantic, and can be shared and enjoyed by all ages.
Some of these have now gone, some are mere shadows of nostalgic dreams, but "You are the Ref" continues its basic quest:
1) Here is what happened
2) What Decision would you Give?
3) Are you Correct?
The Answers are given by Former FIFA Ref Keith Hackett, the Questions are illustrated by the Master Trevillion using current star players and coaches as well as the Legends of former years.
There are additional background chapters on the Laws of the Game; the roles, duties and demands on the match Officials and even a chapter on how to "Draw like Trevillion" - as if it were that easy.
What I like about this book is that the authors have kept what is good and added items that get you thinking. It is for the current fan, the nostalgic romantic, and can be shared and enjoyed by all ages.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm really impressed with this, the illustrations by Paul Trevillion of Roy of the Rovers/Tiger & Scorcher fame really take you back to your childhood days.
The hardback book is well presented with Keith Hackett answering the refereeing conundra which arise in illustrated game situations with 3 possible solutions. You pick your solution and check it against the correct answer which contains a detailed explaination of why the correct answer is correct.
The book is arranged in sections such as You are the Ref, Laws of the Game, Official Signals, Becoming a Referee and Drawing Like Trevillion. The You are the Ref section covers almost 100 pages with each page containing either 2 refereeing dilemmas or one dilemma and an illustrated player profile. The use of real players in some of the situations is a nice touch, and Hackett lends authority to the decisions.
I think that this is a great book for anyone from the age of 9 or 10 upwards, the younger kids who are learning about football will find it interesting and the older kids who are taking the game a bit more seriously and want to learn more about the laws of the game will find it very useful. Of course, anyone considering becoming a ref, and teenagers can pick up a fair sum doing it, will find this book entertaining and enlightening.
Great book for anyone interested in football - 5 stars!
The hardback book is well presented with Keith Hackett answering the refereeing conundra which arise in illustrated game situations with 3 possible solutions. You pick your solution and check it against the correct answer which contains a detailed explaination of why the correct answer is correct.
The book is arranged in sections such as You are the Ref, Laws of the Game, Official Signals, Becoming a Referee and Drawing Like Trevillion. The You are the Ref section covers almost 100 pages with each page containing either 2 refereeing dilemmas or one dilemma and an illustrated player profile. The use of real players in some of the situations is a nice touch, and Hackett lends authority to the decisions.
I think that this is a great book for anyone from the age of 9 or 10 upwards, the younger kids who are learning about football will find it interesting and the older kids who are taking the game a bit more seriously and want to learn more about the laws of the game will find it very useful. Of course, anyone considering becoming a ref, and teenagers can pick up a fair sum doing it, will find this book entertaining and enlightening.
Great book for anyone interested in football - 5 stars!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My son, who is almost middle aged, really appreciated this present. He loves the tricky questions and thinks the illustrations are marvelous in themselves.You are the Ref: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to the Laws of Football
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