Overview
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. [Ivan''s] spirit was indominable and he faced the challenges of life straight on. His self belief shines through the various chapters. He tries to help the reader see that you can tackle whatever life throws at you... He meets many characters on his travels, some are world
famous such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola, others are unknown and unidentified such as the old lady in black with a yellow scarf in Truro, but each have their place in this great story. Who else does he meet and where does he get to play football? How does his dream pan out? You will have to buy it to find out. Highly recommended."
A journey of football and self-discovery from an Italian who came to England with a one-way ticket and a burning desire to chronicle the country’s rich and colourful footballing culture.
From the magic of Stamford Bridge to the charm of little Sandygate, the oldest football stadium in the world, from north to south and east to west, via trains, buses and tubes, the author gets to the heart of England’s long love affair with the beautiful game through 52 compelling stories of football and life.
The narrative is told not only by the author himself but the people he meets along the way. Highlights include:
- The author represents Upton Park FC as a player in an historic game against the famous Royal Engineers
- He experiences the Isles of Scilly League (the smallest league in the world) first-hand, and walks across the famous Garrison Field pitch where the games are held
- He awards the world’s oldest club, Sheffield FC, with the victory trophy after the game against Hallam FC, the world’s second-oldest club, and gains special insight from Sheffield chairman Richard Tims
- Lifelong Fulham FC supporter Morgan shares memories of seeing legends such as George Best, Johnny Haynes and Pelé play at Craven Cottage
From the lower leagues to the Premier League, these and other remarkable tales bring club and stadium histories to life in a vibrant and uniquely relatable way.
- | Author: Ivan Ambrosio
- | Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
- | Publication Date: May 19, 2025
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9781836801412
- | ISBN-10: 1836801416
