Huffton Posted 11 September, 2013 Share Posted 11 September, 2013 Just got this book out from the library today, seems like a bloody interesting read so far. Has the player actually been outed? I was thinking it might be David James but he sets himself up as an outfield player in the book, not that that really means anything. Anyone else read it? Or know who it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 11 September, 2013 Share Posted 11 September, 2013 I've read it. Agree it's a really good read - but something doesn't quite ring true. I feel sure that the stories told are based on a pastiche of things rather than being directly true. Otherwise, some of the tales are so specific and involve so many people that I feel sure the Secret Footballer would have been "outed" by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 11 September, 2013 Share Posted 11 September, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivepete Posted 11 September, 2013 Share Posted 11 September, 2013 Very enjoyable read, I heard there is an update coming out with a chapter on last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 I thought it was well known now that it was Danny Murphy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 If nobody knows who it is, how does he get the royalties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 Is royalty involved too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 I thought it was well known now that it was Danny Murphy. Dave Kitson is the new fav!! http://www.whoisthesecretfootballer.co.uk/dave-kitson-is-the-secret-footballer/ http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fans-name-the-secret-footballer-as-former-1246269 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldbarbarian Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 My first thoughts were that it was Kevin Davies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 12 September, 2013 Author Share Posted 12 September, 2013 It shouldn't be that hard to work out. Not many footballers are capable of writing a whole sentence, never mind a book... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 My first thoughts were that it was Kevin Davies I knew a girl who was 'involved' with him when he played for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldbarbarian Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 I knew a girl who was 'involved' with him when he played for us. Yeah same here ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 It shouldn't be that hard to work out. Not many footballers are capable of writing a whole sentence, never mind a book... So, who writes all those biographies ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 I knew a girl who was 'involved' with him when he played for us. Yeah same here ! Popular lass ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldbarbarian Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 I went from thinking it was Danny Murphy at the start to Kevin Davies at the end, it probably isnt either. A lot of people convinced it is Kitson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 If Kevin Davies cannot 'cook' a pop tart in a Dualit toaster then I can't see him coming up with some of the stuff that is in the book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 So, who writes all those biographies ? Other people. Biographies are written about others. AUTO-biographies are written about oneself. Yours pedantically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 So, who writes all those biographies ? Ghosts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 12 September, 2013 Author Share Posted 12 September, 2013 Whoever it is he thinks Ashley Cole is 'a rude, arrogant pr1ck'. So we know its not Ashley Cole... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 Whoever it is he thinks Ashley Cole is 'a rude, arrogant pr1ck'. So we know its not Ashley Cole... could be a clever bluff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 12 September, 2013 Share Posted 12 September, 2013 I knew a girl who was 'involved' with him when he played for us. Purely rumor suggests there was more than one and a funny story to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 19 November, 2013 Share Posted 19 November, 2013 Don't know if anyone else spotted this on the Guardian website: http://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2013/nov/19/the-secret-footballer-first-tv-interview-video?CMP=fb_gu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsland Red Posted 19 November, 2013 Share Posted 19 November, 2013 Saw the interview on Channel 4 news last night, very difficult to tell who it is either from the profile or (distorted) voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 19 November, 2013 Share Posted 19 November, 2013 (edited) Dave Kitson, apparently. He let it slip in an interview with Danish television, in which he spoke of his fondness for Denmark because of holidays he had there as a kid - something that's in the book... Edited 19 November, 2013 by Crazy Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwaysaint Posted 19 November, 2013 Share Posted 19 November, 2013 I've only read a couple of chapters of the second book and it's even obvious to me it's Kitson and that the club and fans he's expressing so much dislike for is Pompey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 November, 2013 Share Posted 19 November, 2013 I've only read a couple of chapters of the second book and it's even obvious to me it's Kitson and that the club and fans he's expressing so much dislike for is Pompey. On the basis of that sentence alone i've ordered his second book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 20 November, 2013 Share Posted 20 November, 2013 It's definitely Kitson, Google "Secret Footballer Kitson". There's been a bit on the nutjob thread with some links to various parts of the stories, good luck finding them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 November, 2013 Share Posted 20 November, 2013 It's definitely Kitson, Google "Secret Footballer Kitson". There's been a bit on the nutjob thread with some links to various parts of the stories, good luck finding them. A few items that do not match but, hey, an intelligent spy would always throw in a few red herrings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldbarbarian Posted 20 November, 2013 Share Posted 20 November, 2013 I read the second book after being delayed at Leeds Bradford Airport (horrid little place)... Its Dave Kitson. The second book is a good read though, more stories from other footballers chucked in there which are quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 20 November, 2013 Share Posted 20 November, 2013 He was on the Channel 4 news the other night on a video link. He was in a darkened room wearing what appeared to be a gimp mask and his voice was altered using audio effects. Absolutely bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 20 November, 2013 Share Posted 20 November, 2013 If you had played for Portsmouth in the past, wouldn't you try to hide you identity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Crab Posted 20 November, 2013 Share Posted 20 November, 2013 It's a charismatic and verbose read, so I'm pretty sure it is Jay Rodriguez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldbarbarian Posted 21 November, 2013 Share Posted 21 November, 2013 If you had played for Portsmouth in the past, wouldn't you try to hide you identity? Yes 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaint Posted 26 December, 2013 Share Posted 26 December, 2013 Got the second book for Christmas. Fairly sure that it is Dave Kitson. The opening chapters talk about a failing club and players holding out for their back pay to be paid up. Got to be someone who played for our fishy friends down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 26 December, 2013 Share Posted 26 December, 2013 Got this book as a Prezzie to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 26 December, 2013 Share Posted 26 December, 2013 Got the second book for Christmas. Fairly sure that it is Dave Kitson. The opening chapters talk about a failing club and players holding out for their back pay to be paid up. Got to be someone who played for our fishy friends down the road. I read it last month and had the same impression ! Was actually quite a good read, especially as I paid under 4 quid on Kindle ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 26 December, 2013 Share Posted 26 December, 2013 I heard it was Steve Sidwell, and the stories are a collection (aka Hotel Babylon & other "xxxxxxx" Babylon books) sourced from acquaintances, friends and players he's played with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 26 December, 2013 Share Posted 26 December, 2013 So the consensus seems to be it is definitely someone who Is ginger and not very good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothersaintinsouthsea Posted 26 December, 2013 Share Posted 26 December, 2013 I heard it was Steve Sidwell, and the stories are a collection (aka Hotel Babylon & other "xxxxxxx" Babylon books) sourced from acquaintances, friends and players he's played with. No, not from the video clips posted on the Guardian. Too lanky to be Sidwell. Got to be Kitson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetigpung Posted 26 December, 2013 Share Posted 26 December, 2013 So the consensus seems to be it is definitely someone who Is ginger and not very good? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Crab Posted 26 December, 2013 Share Posted 26 December, 2013 I think it might be Robsk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 26 December, 2013 Share Posted 26 December, 2013 I think it might be Robsk. I or II? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-deacons-left-nut Posted 27 December, 2013 Share Posted 27 December, 2013 It's kitson, it's got a bit dedicated to Pompey in the new book.... Nice bit about cotteril bursting into tears when he told the squad he was leaving and a bit about their chairman slagging him off during a match.... He really doesn't like them either.... Very amusing read...there's a story about 3 of our players and a sunseaker in the new one too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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