
Scouts are everywhere yet nowhere, faceless and nameless, despite making the informed decisions worth millions. Within months he will be playing for England. A young goalkeeper struggles on loan at Cheltenham Town in League Two. The referee, an Arsenal scout, spirits him away from Luton Town. This is something special." Another boy is eight, going on 28. Seller Inventory # AAZ9780099580263 About this title:Ī fascinating insight into the enclosed world of soccer scoutsĪ teenaged boy plays soccer in a suburban park. Award-winning sportswriter Michael Calvin opens up their hidden world, examining their disconnected lifestyles, petty betrayals and unconsidered professionalism of men who spend long, lonely hours on the road. Within months he will be playing for England.Welcome to football's hidden tribe. The referee, an Arsenal scout, spirits him away from Luton Town.A young goalkeeper struggles on loan at Cheltenham Town in League Two. This is something special".Another boy is 8, going on 28. A fascinating insight into the enclosed world of football scouts in the UKA teenaged boy plays football in a suburban park. Winner of The Times British Sports Book Award 2014. We're sorry this specific copy is no longer available.
