The Impossible Job

William Ralston

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Booed by crowds. Sworn at by players. Spat on from the stands. Threatened. Accused. Targeted. Welcome to the world of football refereeing. We've all seen referees in football games, but very few of us really know what they go through both on the pitch and once the final whistle goes. In this eye-opening and jaw-dropping new book, journalist William Ralston interviews referees at all levels of the game - from amateur Sunday leagues right up to the bright lights of the Premier League's top flight, Champions League clashes and even World Cups - to get the full, unvarnished truth of this essential but impossible job.

Author(s): Ralston, William
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 27/08/2026
Pagination: 304 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Viking
Published By: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Classification: Football (Soccer, Association football)|Football (Soccer, Association football)|Sporting events & management
Dimensions: 241 x 164 x 30
Weight: 526
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780241726716

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