Book description
As former England striker and television pundit Jimmy Greaves
famously said, football is 'a funny old game'. In A Load of Balls:
Football's Funny Side, John Scally confirms the truth of his
statement by providing a potpourri of double entendres, timeless quips
and amusing anecdotes from the tongues of football's elite.
Hundreds of silly stories and priceless nuggets have been sourced to
recreate the unique excitement, drama and unpredictability of football
in the words of the sport's practitioners. The result is a wry, quirky
and sometimes outlandish catalogue of comic creations. For lovers of
the absurd, outrageous and totally bizarre, this selection of stories
and quotes will amuse and delight.
Packed with priceless gaffes from the likes of David Beckham ('My
parents have been there for me since I was about seven'), Bobby Robson
('We didn't underestimate them; they were just a lot better than we
thought') and Paul Gascoigne ('I've never made any predictions about
anything and I never will'), this hilarious collection is guaranteed
to tickle the funny bone of even the most casual sports fan.
John Scally works as a teacher in Dublin and was formerly a
journalist and broadcaster. He is the is the author of over 20 books,
including
Odd-Shaped Balls
and
Legends of Irish Rugby
.
