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'''The Secret Footballer''' is the [[pseudonym]] of |
'''The Secret Footballer''' is the [[pseudonym]] of a former [[Premier League]] [[Association football|footballer]] who contributed articles to ''[[The Guardian]]'' newspaper and has written five books, ''I Am The Secret Footballer'', ''Tales From The Secret Footballer'', ''The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game,'' ''The Secret Footballer: Access All Areas'', and ''How to Win: Lessons from the Premier League''. Some of these are [[memoirs]]. |
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The Secret Footballer is English, has played for at least two Premier League clubs and was once relegated on the last day of the season. He grew up on a rural [[council estate]] and was a late starter in organised football. He signed his first professional contract aged 21. He was still playing as late as 2011. |
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There is no independent evidence supporting the author's claims to have played professional football,includes Chelsea.A blog exists that attempts to piece together "clues" from various columns in an attempt to uncover the footballer's identity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Who is The Secret Footballer?|url=http://www.whoisthesecretfootballer.co.uk/index.php/the-checklist/}}</ref> The Secret Footballer claims to be English, married and to have played for at least two Premiership clubs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Checklist - Who is The Secret Footballer?|url=http://www.whoisthesecretfootballer.co.uk/index.php/the-checklist/}}</ref> |
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He says he considered suicide after the end of his career but his writing steered him away from alcohol abuse. says he wants to reveal his identity but fears being sued for the content of his work.<ref name=bbc>{{cite news|title=The Secret Footballer: I want to 'out' myself - but fear I'll be sued|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43680519|accessdate=9 April 2018|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 April 2018}}</ref> |
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Former Reading and Stoke City striker [[Dave Kitson]] has been written about as being a 'leading contender' as The Secret Footballer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/who-is-the-secret-footballer-1246269|title=Fans identify The Secret Footballer as mystery star trends online|website=Birmingham Live|date=9 April 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dave-kitson-secret-footballer-stoke-4450410|title='Is it you?' - Ex-Stoke City striker Dave Kitson quizzed on being The Secret Footballer|website=StokeOnTrentLive|date=23 August 2020 }}</ref> |
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==Bibliography== |
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*''Tales From The Secret Footballer'' (Guardian Faber, 2013) |
*''Tales From The Secret Footballer'' (Guardian Faber, 2013) |
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*''I Am The Secret Footballer: Lifting the Lid on the Beautiful Game'' (Guardian Faber, 2012) |
*''I Am The Secret Footballer: Lifting the Lid on the Beautiful Game'' (Guardian Faber, 2012) |
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*''How to Win: Lessons from the Premier League'' (Guardian Faber, 2017) |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[https://twitter.com/TSF The Secret Footballer on Twitter] |
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*[https://www.theguardian.com/football/series/the-secret-footballer The Secret Footballer blog on ''The Guardian''] |
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*[https://whoisthesecretfootballer.co.uk Who Is The Secret Footballer] - A website whose large community and many comments speculate on the identity of The Secret Footballer. |
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Latest revision as of 08:19, 11 December 2024
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The Secret Footballer is the pseudonym of a former Premier League footballer who contributed articles to The Guardian newspaper and has written five books, I Am The Secret Footballer, Tales From The Secret Footballer, The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game, The Secret Footballer: Access All Areas, and How to Win: Lessons from the Premier League. Some of these are memoirs.
The Secret Footballer is English, has played for at least two Premier League clubs and was once relegated on the last day of the season. He grew up on a rural council estate and was a late starter in organised football. He signed his first professional contract aged 21. He was still playing as late as 2011.
He says he considered suicide after the end of his career but his writing steered him away from alcohol abuse. says he wants to reveal his identity but fears being sued for the content of his work.[1]
Former Reading and Stoke City striker Dave Kitson has been written about as being a 'leading contender' as The Secret Footballer.[2][3]
Bibliography
[edit]- The Secret Footballer: Access All Areas (Guardian Faber, 2015)
- The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game: Tips and Tactics from the Ultimate Insider (Guardian Faber, 2014)
- Tales From The Secret Footballer (Guardian Faber, 2013)
- I Am The Secret Footballer: Lifting the Lid on the Beautiful Game (Guardian Faber, 2012)
- How to Win: Lessons from the Premier League (Guardian Faber, 2017)
References
[edit]- ^ "The Secret Footballer: I want to 'out' myself - but fear I'll be sued". BBC Sport. 9 April 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Fans identify The Secret Footballer as mystery star trends online". Birmingham Live. 9 April 2018.
- ^ "'Is it you?' - Ex-Stoke City striker Dave Kitson quizzed on being The Secret Footballer". StokeOnTrentLive. 23 August 2020.
External links
[edit]- The Secret Footballer on Twitter
- The Secret Footballer blog on The Guardian
- Who Is The Secret Footballer - A website whose large community and many comments speculate on the identity of The Secret Footballer.
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