''Hope You Die of Cancer": Life in Non-League Football

A million miles away from the Premier League lies the Poundland world of non-league football, a glorious ragbag of former EFL clubs, impoverished minnows, and ambitious outfits. Footballer X provides an inside story of life in the lower reaches, revealing dust-ups, bust-ups, backhanders, and betting scandals. It is a story of constant financial struggle, big sacrifices, and small victories for owners, fans, and players.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 17 January 2022
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Far removed from the opulent uplands of the Premier League lies the Poundland realm of non-league football, a far more gritty iteration of the beautiful game. It is a glorious tapestry of former EFL clubs struggling, impoverished minnows, and ambitious outfits on the rise, all played by a diverse mix of full-time, part-time, and amateur performers. This is an intimate glimpse into the lives of those who inhabit the lower echelons of English football, seen through the eyes of a player with over a decade of experience in the Conference and National Leagues. Footballer X unveils never-before-told tales of dust-ups, bust-ups, backhanders, and betting scandals, revealing the experiences of those fortunate enough to secure contracts and those who eke out a precarious existence from game to game. It is a story of relentless financial struggle, significant sacrifices, and modest victories for owners, fans, and players alike. As our footballer continues to play, the veil of anonymity grants him the ability to provide a genuine portrayal of what it truly means to be a non-league footballer in the modern era.

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 215 x 317 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801500487