The Football Fictionary

The language of football is at times a confusing and complex dialect, and mastering it requires prolonged exposure to the environment in which it is spoken. For those desiring to learn but naturally not prepared to attend Torquay V Burton or the Gun and Magpie on a Saturday afternoon then this book may well be an accessible, inexpensive, warmer and more atmospheric alternative.

And for those already versed in the rich and diverse tongue of footballese, you will surely be delighted to discover that the terms of your father tongue have at long last been accurately and faithfully compiled in one small volume for your convenient reference …