{"product_id":"dont-rub-em-count-em","title":"Don't Rub 'Em, Count 'Em","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA working-class boy's anecdotal memoir of growing up in Tottenham, including stories of his parents, education, and love for football and music. He hopes to show the great life of being involved with the 'grass roots of football.' \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 January 2022\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Troubador Publishing\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn and raised in Tottenham, this anecdotal memoir offers a glimpse into the life of a working-class boy nurtured by working-class parents just half a mile from the iconic White Hart Lane Ground of Tottenham Hotspurs. Despite what some may consider a modest upbringing, the author's parents were characterized by their immense love and unwavering moral standards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the author's own account, his education may have fallen short of optimal standards, partly due to his unwavering passion for pursuing a career in professional football. While he may not have achieved his ultimate goal of becoming a player, he found solace in later life by becoming a scout for his beloved Tottenham Hotspur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpanning over sixty-five years of involvement in the game, this biography is filled with cherished memories the author recalls from his playing days and his deep connection with music. It delves into the lively banter that permeated club houses and pubs after games, capturing the ups and downs of being an ardent supporter of Tottenham Hotspur through thick and thin, good times and bad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author's primary aim is to showcase the incredible life that can be experienced by being actively involved in the grassroots of football. Through his personal stories and experiences, he aims to inspire others to embrace the beauty and richness that comes with being a part of this beloved sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 314g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 138 x 216 x 36 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781803130019                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johnny Ray","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44105442230522,"sku":"9781803130019","price":7.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/dont-rub-em-count-em","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}