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

Mark Chapman

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Published by Bantam, part of Transworld Publishers

Format: Paperback

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EAN: 9780553824575
Published: 14 Apr 2011

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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' book is a timely tirade as well as a love song to the beautiful game.

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Mark Chapman (aka Chappers) is a sports broadcaster and journalist. He is one of the lead sports presenters on the BBC, for whom he regularly hosts Match of the Day Live, Final Score and Radio 5 Live's 606 football phone-in, 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.

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