Football for dummies
Murray, Scott2010
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Since the last edition of 'Football for Dummies', new stadiums have been built, new stars have ascended, and records have been broken. This revision reflects today's game, giving football fans up-to-the-minute information on all the rules and regulations, positions, players, and penalties. 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
Main title:
Football for dummies / by Scott Murray.
Author:
Edition:
UK ed.
Imprint:
Chichester : Wiley, c2010.
Collation:
xx, 384 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Introduction. Part I: Kicking Off. Chapter 1: Welcome to Planet Football. Chapter 2: The Ball Starts Rolling: A Potted History of Football. Chapter 3: Getting Your Boots On: The Gear You Need. Part II: Playing the Game. Chapter 4: Laying Down the Laws. Chapter 5: Players, Positions and Tactics. Chapter 6: Honing Your Skills. Chapter 7: Keeping Fit for Football. Chapter 8: Coaching, Managing and Leadership. Chapter 9: Getting the Game On. Part III: Exploring the World of Football. Chapter 10: The World Cup. Chapter 11: Surveying the International Scene. Chapter 12: The Club Scene. Chapter 13: Focusing on Famous Clubs. Chapter 14: Women's Football. Part IV: The Fans' Enclosure: Following the Game. Chapter 15: Going to the Match. Chapter 16: Compulsive Viewing: Football on Screen. Chapter 17: Read All About It! Chapter 18: Other Football-based Pastimes. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Great Players. Chapter 20: The Ten Greatest Teams of All Time. Chapter 21: Ten Great Matches. Part VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: Roll of Honour. Appendix B: Glossary. Index.
ISBN:
9780470688373 (pbk)
Dewey class:
796.334
LC class:
GV943
Language:
English
BRN:
4097397
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