Back of the Net!

Get ready to kick off a brilliant reading adventure with this standout collection of football-themed poems! Bursting with all the agony and ecstasy of the beautiful game, it brings together an all-star squad of poets including Paul Cookson, Bash Amuneni, John Cooper Clarke, Sarah McCreadie, Glen Wilson Julie McNeill, Roger McGough, Michael Rosen, Liz Carney-Marsh, Coral Rumble and Josh Seigal. With so many voices on the pitch, you’ll find scores of poems to enjoy in this pitch-perfect anthology.Whether you’re a dedicated footie fanatic or simply love kicking a ball around, this collection is for everyone — all ages, all abilities, all backgrounds. Build your connection to the game on a whole new level through laugh-out-loud verses, thoughtful reflections, and unforgettable characters: Back of the Net captures all the joy, drama and humour of the sport. So lace up, dive in, and join the poetry party — your next great reading match starts here.