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'''The Secret Footballer''' is the [[pseudonym]] of a purported [[Premier League]] [[Association Football|footballer]] who contributes articles to ''[[The Guardian]]'' newspaper and has written four books, ''I Am The Secret Footballer'', ''Tales From The Secret Footballer'', ''The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game'' and ''The Secret Footballer: Access All Areas''. |
'''The Secret Footballer''' is the [[pseudonym]] of a purported [[Premier League]] [[Association Football|footballer]] who contributes articles to ''[[The Guardian]]'' newspaper and has written four books, ''I Am The Secret Footballer'', ''Tales From The Secret Footballer'', ''The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game'' and ''The Secret Footballer: Access All Areas''. |
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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.<ref name=bbc>{{cite news|title=The Secret Footballer: I want to 'out' myself - but fear I'll be sued|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43680519|accessdate=9 April 2018|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 April 2018}}</ref> He grew up on a rural council estate and was a late starter in organised football and signed his first professional contract aged 21.<ref name=bbc/> He retired from football in 2011.<ref name=bbc/> |
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There is no independent evidence supporting the author's claims to have played professional football. 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 that he considered suicide after the end of his career but his writing steered him away from alcohol abuse.<ref name=bbc/> The Secret Footballer wants to reveal his identity but fears being sued for the content of his work.<ref name=bbc/> |
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==Bibliography== |
==Bibliography== |
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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''] |
*[https://www.theguardian.com/football/series/the-secret-footballer The Secret Footballer blog on ''The Guardian''] |
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*[http://www.whoisthesecretfootballer.co.uk/ Who is the Secret Footballer?] |
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Revision as of 15:54, 9 April 2018
The Secret Footballer is the pseudonym of a purported Premier League footballer who contributes articles to The Guardian newspaper and has written four books, I Am The Secret Footballer, Tales From The Secret Footballer, The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game and The Secret Footballer: Access All Areas.
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.[1] He grew up on a rural council estate and was a late starter in organised football and signed his first professional contract aged 21.[1] He retired from football in 2011.[1]
He says that he considered suicide after the end of his career but his writing steered him away from alcohol abuse.[1] The Secret Footballer wants to reveal his identity but fears being sued for the content of his work.[1]
Bibliography
- 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)
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