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You'll Win Nothing with Kids: Fathers, Sons and Football | 
 enlarge | Author: Jim White
Publisher: Abacus
Category: Book
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 4439
Media: Paperback
Pages: 288
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 1
ISBN: 0349119880
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.33462092
EAN: 9780349119885
ASIN: 0349119880
Publication Date: May 15, 2008
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 Don't bother watching 'The Cup' read this instead August 26, 2008
Bantam Dave (Bradford, UK)
On the very same day that I finished this book the BBC started screening a sitcom called 'The Cup'. Although they were both about a childrens football team the differences between the two couldn't be more stark. Whereas the TV show was completely unfunny and unbelievable (I turned it off after 20 minutes) the book is both deeply entertaining but also true to life.
What the writers of the show seem to have forgotten but everybody that is a parent will know, is that when there are kids around there is no need to make up humourous situations because kids are by nature funny. This book reflects this admirably but it also reminds the reader that whilst they may be young, at times kids can be very wise.
I can't help feeling that the BBC should have made a series based on this book instead of the one they chose.
A fantastic read July 20, 2008
A. Reeves
I was briefly tempted to give this book only 4 stars because, in order to really, really appreciate where it is coming from, I think you also need to be a football dad and that seems a bit limiting. But, on reflection, that's harsh given that it is probably only football dads who would buy the book anyway.
If you are a football dad, however, you should definitely hit it off with the book and the story. The full range of characters is there: the officious ref ("the prat in black") who can make even the most even-tempered middle class parent lose his cool, the desperate dad, the obnoxious, pushy mum who doesn't mind who she upsets as long as her (presumably) putrid offspring gets more gametime, the dedicated / obsessive chairman, the good players and the not-so-good, the early bloomer who hasn't quite fuflfilled that esrly potential (although in this case "Lee" does seem to have been unfairly struck with injuries).
You'll probably also recognise a lot of the settings: the fight between parents, dog sh*te on the pitch, aggrieved locals etc etc. I was particularly taken with the description of parents "settling in for the long haul" at the start of a tournament day.
It jusy goes to show that what we see at our kids' football is probably universal. Having said that, I don't think I've ever seen any same sex partners watching the footy in my neck of the woods!
It's not just about the football March 8, 2008
Dales (Versoix, Switzerland)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved this book, the on-going story of a man managing a junior football team is intertwined around his feelings about his son growing up and the effect this has on their relationship. I thought there was a great mix of humour, intersting insights from ex-players and just a tiny hint of melancholy.
Loved it January 25, 2008
Eric Le Bouffon (Angleterre)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I coach under 12s, including my son of course, and found it very reassuring and funny to read so many things I went through.
Excellent message for some coaches and parents who may have lost the plot about why kids play football
Must read for any kids football manager! January 24, 2008
D. Wood (Oxon.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Yes, you! The one that stood still while the other dad's (mum's?) took a step backwards! Or was that a leap!
Having been drawn into the game in the same way as Jim (aren't we all?), and with no previous footballing experience, I can say his observations and comments are spot on. Jim's book captures the bitter-sweet experience of managing a team, and it is a good laugh to boot!
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