{"product_id":"9780470688373-football-for-dummies","title":"Football For Dummies, UK Edition","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovering all the basics of the game, rules and tactics, as well as giving history of the sport and how it has evolved to the present day, this guide provides tips on football betting and supporting, essential coverage on the World Cup, and stats on current teams, players and managers both at home and abroad.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you want to impress friends and colleagues with new-found football wisdom, brush up on details you're unsure about (the offside rule, anyone?) or improve your practical skills, this is the book for you! Covering all the basics of the game, rules and tactics, as well as giving an in-depth history of the sport and how it has evolved to the present day, this indispensable guide will get you up to speed on the most popular game in the world in no time. With dream team formations, tips on football betting and supporting, essential coverage on the World Cup, and stats on current teams, players and managers both at home and abroad, football expert and \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e journalist Scott Murray keeps it fun, fresh and knowledgeable to get you through the major tournaments and beyond.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFootball For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 1: KICK OFF\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: The bare essentials\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: A rich history\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Get your boots on - the gear you need\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 2: PLAYING THE GAME\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 4: Laying down the laws\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Positions and tactics\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Honing your skills\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Talented training\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Coaching, managing and leadership\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Putting it all into practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 3: THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 11: The World Cup\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: The international scene\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: The British club scene\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Taking on the world\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Women's football\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 4: FANS ENCLOSURE\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 16: Going to the match\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Read all about it.\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: Compulsive viewing: Football on TV (and film, and DVD.)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19: Joining in (sort of.)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 5: THE PART OF TENS\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 20: Great players\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 21: Great managers\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 22: Great matches\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 23: Bad behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 6: APPENDICES\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eAppendix 1: Appendix A: Honour Boards\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 2: Glossary\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 3: Key Football Organisations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31583189434465,"sku":"9780470688373","price":18.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_27685981.jpg?v=1760474010","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780470688373-football-for-dummies","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}