Heroes, Hairbands and Hissy Fits: Chappers' modern history of football

Heroes, Hairbands and Hissy Fits: Chappers' modern history of football

by Mark Chapman (Author)

Synopsis

Alice bands, orange bladed boots and socks worn over the knee. Mansions in Cheshire, WAGs and written-off Ferraris. Referees with headsets, fourth officials, and an incomprehensible amount of stoppage time. There is only so much a true football fan can take, and in Heroes, Hairbands and Hissy Fits , Mark Chapman (aka Chappers) gives full vent to his feelings, as only the host of a football phone-in can. Football phone-ins are on the hitlist too, by the way. It is football as we know it, told from the heart. With his trademark down-to-earth wit, he takes aim at everyone from Sepp Blatter to MOTD, kit designers and replica shirt wearers (don't put your age on the back of the shirt, lads), trophy presentations and tournament draws. From his first footballing memory to watching his son grow up idolising Premier League millionaires, Chappers' landmark book is a timely tirade as well as a love song to the beautiful game.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Publisher: Bantam Press
Published: 15 Apr 2010

ISBN 10: 0593064267
ISBN 13: 9780593064269
Book Overview: A hilarious and warm-hearted look at the modern-day football irritants that get every genuine fan hot under the collar

Author Bio
Mark Chapman (aka Chappers) is a sports broadcaster and journalist. He is now presenting several weekly shows, Late Kick Off on BBC1, his own new Monday evening show, the Monday Night Club, on BBC Radio 5 Live and programmes on ESPN. Chappers has regularly hosted BBC Radio 5 Live's 606 football phone-in, presented for ten years the Radio 1 Drive Time show with Scott Mills, and also teams up with his colleague Comedy Dave on the radio as well as for university roadshow the Chappers and Dave World Tour. Chappers is one of the lead sports presenters on the BBC, for whom he regularly hosts Match of the Day Live and Final Score and ESPN, including its Premier League coverage. He has also anchored Five's European and Italian football coverage and the chart-topping Chappers' Premier League Podcast. Mark lives in London and supports his hometown club, Manchester United.