β Scribed by Ross Raisin
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
An exquisitely crafted coming-of-age novel set in the high-stakes world of English soccerβfor readers of Nick Hornby and The Art of Fielding.
From one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists comes an exquisitely crafted coming-of-age story set in the high-stakes world of English soccer.
After his unceremonious release from a Premier League academy at nineteen, Tom feels his bright future slipping away. The only contract offer he receives is from a lower-level club. Away from home for the first time, Tom struggles on and off the field, anxious to avoid the cruel pranks and hazing rituals of his teammates. Then a taboo encounter upends what little stability he has, forcing Tom to reconcile his suppressed desires with his drive to succeed.
Meanwhile, the team's popular captain, Chris, is in denial about the state of his marriage. His wife, Leah, has almost forgotten the dreams she once held for her career. As her husband is transferred from...
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