Jan 06, 2014 tales from the secret footballer published by guardian books november 20. The book is a collection of newer columns from the writer about the inside world of football. Sheffield uniteds dave kitson unmasked as the secret. Fans name the secret footballer as former stoke striker dave. The candid accounts of players views on everything from fans. Just been listening to the colin murray podcast with the secret footballer. I have been a fan of the secret footballer, who many now suspect is dave kitson, since he started writing articles for. Just read the second book and he dave kitson seems to have a few little digs at us from around the keane era. Is excambridge united star dave kitson the secret footballer. Fans think the secret footballer is much loved reading fc. Finally, it seems as though the secret footballer has revealed his identity, and it appears to be dave kitson. Jul 31, 2017 the arguments against it being dave kitson. The real identity of the secret footballer who is the.
The secret footballer is dave kitson the author who. Dave kitson on why he hated alan pardew and the tackle which. While reading the book, i still found myself checking wikipedia to remind myself whether kitson had played at chelsea or not. The secret footballer anon but perhaps dave kitson when the secret footballer first appeared in the guardian i thought it was a simple, but brilliant concept. In this book hes tries to fight to win and for his place. The secret footballer also played abroad, whilst kitson s career has been based in the uk. The secret footballer is dave kitson the author who when he was playing seemed like a well spoken but arrogant player, who always seemed to put up and score important goals.
The guardians decision to gather together their secret footballer columns into this new book appears to have been handsomely vindicated on first glance. Danny murphy, kevin davies, paul robinson and kitsons former teammate nicky shorey were four others touted as the player behind the secret footballer. A danish journalist interviews dave kitson to prove that. In 2011, while playing for pompey, he told the portsmouth news about his plans to pen a book, adding. Lessons from the premier league by the secret footballer. In an extract from his new book, the secret footballer explains why players are damned if they do and damned if they dont the secret footballer thu 6. The above video is taken from the fulham v reading match in the 20072008 season at the end of which kitson s reading were relegated on the last day. Fans name the secret footballer as former stoke striker dave kitson. After reading i am the secret footballer i thought dave kitson but the latest book guide to the modern game suggests its someone still active in the premier league. Antonio valencia once blocked a clearance of mine and i swear it was li. The marketing blurb threatens an explosive expose of the modern game. Nov 06, 2014 in an extract from his new book, the secret footballer explains why players are damned if they do and damned if they dont the secret footballer thu 6 nov 2014 09. The above video is taken from the fulham v reading match in the 20072008 season at the end of which kitsons reading were relegated on the last day. The secret footballer rtg sunderland message boards.
Alongside publishing numerous soccerbased books, the man behind the curtain is also a frequent writer for the guardian and a variety of other toplevel news media campaigns. In several bestselling books, the anonymous player revealed stories of how. I know everyone reckons its dave kitson, but, in this podcast he said he played for liverpool, so this immediately rules out kitson. They claim to have a daughter when kitson apparently only has 2 sons. Pa for a long time, the identity of the secret footballer has remained a mystery. Buy the secret footballer s guide to the modern game. I think its one or more journalists using the guise of a real footballer to give their stories a sense of credence. As published by londons daily mirror, many football fans believe dave kitson to be the anonymous author and the actual secret footballer.
He has made 420 appearances in the premier league and football league, including 5 for reading. I hated him dave kitson reveals how he once tried to. His second book came out yesterday and ive just been having my first flick through it and im quite suspicious over the last part of the chapter charity begins at home which details an account of a charity created at his club to keep the wives busy swings. Sheffield united striker dave kitson has reportedly been unveiled as the secret footballer, who is the author of a book exposing the antics of players away from the pitch kitson is believed to. The identity of the former premier league star known as the secret footballer tsf has been revealed by fans, who believe he is an excambridge star. With his trademark wit, intelligence and candour, the secret footballer will guide you through formations, tactics, mind games and everything else you need to know about what it takes to be a pro. Twitter its said the writer of the books is expremier league star dave kitson. Nov 05, 2015 the secret footballer s new book is out now we have so many players who plaster themselves in tattoos that read. Mentions the reading match day spat over halford, the part time manager craic and anthony stokes failure to live up to expectations.
He has made 420 appearances in the premier league and. Dave kitson seems even more nailed on as the identity of the secret footballer. I have deduced the identity of the guardians secret. Certainly fits the profile of secret footballer having played for 2 prem clubs reading and stoke and. Kitson was one i did know although even now i get him confused with steve sidwell. Tales from the secret football 20 is the follow up to the 2012 book i am the secret footballer. Good honest opinion from someone in the thick of it. The secret footballer is the pseudonym of a former 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. The secret footballer is the pseudonym of a former 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 footballers guide to the modern game. People have long had their suspicions, but no conclusive. He also told of a footballers wife who had an illicit liaison with another player in a hotel pool, while there on. The secret footballer isnt a footballer at all, its just some journalist making up a load of sensationalist stories to sell papers. Secret footballer reveals moment he was ashamed to share pitch. Working out who the guardians secret footballer is.
Apr 10, 2018 the secret footballer has published a series of books image. The secret footballer also played abroad, whilst kitsons career has been based in the uk. Mar 14, 2017 the outspoken anonymous author is back with the ultimate book to challenge conventional footballing wisdom. Fans discover identity of the secret footballer and hes. Apr 09, 2018 dave kitson during his time at stoke city published. Dave kitson in action for oxford united getty images here is kian fonoudi collecting evidence to work out who the secret footballer, columnist and author of two books, really is.
Nov 05, 20 tales from the secret football 20 is the follow up to the 2012 book i am the secret footballer. He also turned out for sheffield united, portsmouth, middlesbrough on loan and oxford. Have read 2 of his books now and even though theyre light weight i really like them. Dave kitson celebrates scoring a goal during his tenure at reading fc. Kitson began his career with nonleague hitchin town and arlesey town whilst working as a shelfstacker for sainsburys. The secret footballer has published a series of books image. Kitson has been identified as the secret footballer image. Getty images he also told of a footballer s wife who had an illicit liaison with another player in a hotel pool, while there on. Ot the secret footballer read the new book on the plane last night it seems like a lot of people think its either dave kitson or david bentley. Former reading and stoke city striker dave kitson could be the face behind the guardians popular weekly column the secret footballer a huge hint that kitson now with oxford united is the face. This time the book looks more at the authors depression and options for an. The gingerhaired frontman seemed like an unlikely contender at first thought but once i started to dig deeper i soon realised it has to be him. He has published four successful books and is a regular contributor to and other highprofile media outlets. Dave kitson during his time at stoke city published.
Due to the success of his books, this has left thousands of people wondering who the secret footballer is. According to the book, the secret footballer threatened to expose the chairman of the club that ended up in huge financial trouble. Stoke city extra time on how the heck dave kitson landed that. The secret footballer page 3 rtg sunderland message boards. Apr 11, 2018 fans discover identity of bestselling author and former premier league star the secret footballer and he is a hitchin resident. Nov 07, 20 dave kitson seems even more nailed on as the identity of the secret footballer. I have deduced the identity of the guardians secret footballer. The secret footballer has an ever expanding collection of books. The secret footballer book collection who is the secret. The secret footballer page 4 rtg sunderland message boards. The secret footballer is dave kitson the author who when he was playing seemed like a well spoken but arrogant player.
However, if sleuthhound fans are correct, hes also the secret footballer tsf, responsible for writing a. I didnt care for him and didnt care for some of the things he would say before games although im not sure how much of it was true. Apr 11, 2018 you may know dave kitson as the tall, redhaired former reading and stoke striker. If you doubt me, then not only is he the leading candidate on the website dedicated to finding out who it is, but these pieces of evidence are fairly. Dave kitson touted as the secret footballer after book. A huge hint that kitson now with oxford united is the face behind the mysterious player has been dropped in new book tales from the secret footballer. It appears to be as good a shout as scott parker, thus i think some kind of face off chart is going to need to be drawn up. Apr 11, 2018 kitson has been identified as the secret footballer image. The secret footballer may well be written by dave kitson. Mar 08, 2018 dave kitson reveals real reason for reading fc exit and why he blames himself for premier league relegation i always liked beating alan pardew, said kitson on the royal exchange on the reading fc facebook page.
His personality is reflected in this book in that he felt he was the best player on the pitch, but theres also contributions from a secret psychologist whos chapters. Or a picture of jesus nailed to a cross on their arm or. Lifting the lid on the beautiful game, written by the secret footballer, it shows how a person, whom is not known or recognized by anyone. Oct 10, 2018 i hated him dave kitson reveals how he once tried to attack tony pulis with a pair of scissors dave kitson was stoke citys record. Tales from the secret footballer by the secret footballer.
The secret footballer has claimed he wants to reveal his true identity but fears the legal ramifications of breaking his anonymous persona. Reasons why dave kitson is the secret footballer the gingerhaired frontman seemed like an unlikely contender at first thought but once i started to dig deeper i soon realised it has to be him. In a world saturated with football, what better way to offer something new than by cutting through the thick sludge of its pr machine under a cloak of guaranteed anonymity. Kitson, who played for reading and stoke city in the premier league, was prominently.
A danish journalist interviews dave kitson to prove that he. Jan 21, 2014 now that im 00% sure who the secret footballer is, i thought it would interesting to try and put names to the anonymous people in the stories. Football fans are speculating that the secret footballer could be none other than a muchloved former reading fc star. The bestselling books revealed the inside story of how premier league footballers lived away from the pitch but was it written by a former. The secret footballer is an anonymous football writer who shares interesting insights about the world of football. Kitson fits best, but doesnt match everything thats mentioned in the book. However, if sleuthhound fans are correct, hes also the secret footballer tsf, responsible for writing a series of bestselling books exposing. Nov 30, 2018 former stoke city striker dave kitson has pulled off the coup of landing a weekly column in the sun, the first of which dredged up an episode from back in february 2010. The secret footballer also claims to have grown up a spurs fan, kitson meanwhile was an avid liverpool fan. Kitson enjoyed a successful career at the top level with reading and stoke. You may know dave kitson as the tall, redhaired former reading and stoke striker.
Jul 07, 2015 just read the second book and he dave kitson seems to have a few little digs at us from around the keane era. David barry kitson born 21 january 1980 is an english former footballer who played as a forward. He seemed quite knowledgeable about the situation at sunderland and whats gone on in the past here. A former midland soccer star is the anonymous writer of an explosive football book which lifts the lid on the beautiful game, it has been. Aug 12, 2012 in his 10th august column in the guardian tsf states.
Dec 25, 20 has danish journalist kian fonoudi finally unmasked dave kitson as the secret footballer. The secret footballer was first published as a column in a national newspaper. In his 10th august column in the guardian tsf states. Yeah, dave kitson might be a good shout, but hes still playing proffessional football for oxford.
Apr 11, 2018 is excambridge united star dave kitson the secret footballer. He was at portsmouth though and as well all know they have severely hit the rocks. T he secret footballer columns run by the guardian for three years or so now have been an entertaining sideshow to the usual premier league spotlight but in recent months, interest in this cleverly nurtured phenomenon has dropped off a little for there can be very little doubt now that the man in question. David barry kitson born 21 january 1980 is an english former footballer who played as a striker. Sep 08, 2012 the above video is taken from the fulham v reading match in the 20072008 season at the end of which kitson s reading were relegated on the last day. Replied by heilkmoon on topic the secret footballer dave kitson was always the leading contender but i always thought a few players must be in on it as the stories told and career details given were too wideranging for any one single player. The secret footballer is an unknown sportswriter who reveals indepth knowledge about the behind the scenes action regarding worldwide football.
Fans discover identity of bestselling author and former premier league star the secret footballer and he is a hitchin resident. The secret footballer is the pseudonym of a onetime premier league footballer who contributes articles to. However, the past striker for both reading and stoke city has yet to. The secret footballers new book is out now we have so many players who plaster themselves in tattoos that read. This time the book looks more at the authors depression and options for an aging player to continue making money.