Googlies, Nutmegs & Bogeys: The Origins of Peculiar Sporting Lingo
UK £9.99,Canada $20.00,
UK Publication September 2006
ISBN 9781840467741
Hardback
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'Wilson conducts an engaging romp through sport's more colourful terminology ... buy it to be entertained.' Independent
'Brilliant. I loved it!' David Seaman
'A cracking read' Daily Express
'A lesson in the language of sport from a man that should know' Kevin Keegan OBE
The world of sport has its own language, rich in strange words and phrases whose origins often stretch back centuries. Googlies, Nutmegs & Bogeys is an illustrated lexicon - unravelling the true meanings, heritage and evolution of sporting terms - that will enlighten and amuse.
Containing old favourites alongside many rare delights, this book is a perfect companion to the glorious absurdities of sporting vocabulary that continue to enliven the English language today.
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A lesson in the language of sport from a man that should know' Kevin Keegan OBE
'If you love your sport, consider this a great companion' Jim Rosenthal
‘Brilliant. I loved it!' David Seaman MBE
'I always thought I knew a bit about sport. Now I know a lot more' Pat Jennings OBE
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Bob Wilson is the veteran presenter of nine football World Cups, as well as BBC Grandstand, Sportsnight and Match of the Day. Bob originally qualified as a teacher before being lured away to play football for Scotland and Arsenal, with whom he won the European Fairs Cup and the League and FA Cup double.
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