Jim Smith: It's Only a Game

by Jim Smith, Bob Cass

As a player, Jim Smith was a journeyman of the lower divisions. As a manager, he achieved success doing it the hard way, starting at non-league Boston United before eventually getting his first League management break. Full of gritty determination and controversy, this autobiography is studded with stories about the great, good, and the villains. Jim Smith: It's Only a Game resonates with the unique sense of humour which characterises the man himself.

Genres: Football

262 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 200

About the author

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Jim Smith, the laziest (yet still professional) teacher in town, is a head of school, education consultant, Independent Thinking Associate, speaker and bestselling author.

Reviews

[Gary · Rating 3 out of 5]

A frank biography of one of the most colourful and genuine men in Football. I had the privilege of meeting him when I attended an event when he entertained everyone with his amusing anecdotes and later took the time to talk to individuals. A true gentlemen.

[Robert Hinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Proper Football Man

Good to read about a proper football man who started at a low level and made his way up the league's and clubs

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jim Smith being a Sheffield lad, and the brother-in-law of an old schoolpal of mine, obviously I took a special interest in this book, which Jimmy put together with the help of another old pal of mine, Bob Cass, the football writer who came from the North East of England and went on to write for the Mail On Sunday for many years. A very readable book, a story well told. A few minor errors re Jim's Sheffield days, but nothing to get upset about. Jim had a fascinating career in top-class football, and everybody who knew him loved him because he was the true football man and one of the most decent and genuine guys in the game.