FOOTBALLERS AREN’T ALWAYS the most well-read people in the world.
A few years ago, their poor reputation when it comes to spelling and grammar was encapsulated by then-West Brom manager Gary Megson, amid of war of words involving his disillusioned striker Jason Roberts, with Megson memorably claiming:
“You are talking about a man who spelt his name wrong on his transfer request.”
However, the National Literacy Trust aims to disprove a notion that footballers and books simply don’t mix, with an initiative in which 20 Premier League players were asked to recommend some of their favourite books.
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Check out their selections in the slideshow below and note that the choices were made with children in mind, so anyone expecting appearances from the likes of Joyce or Kafka will be sorely disappointed.
In pictures: 20 Premier League footballers recommend the books they love
In pictures: 20 Premier League footballers recommend the books they love
FOOTBALLERS AREN’T ALWAYS the most well-read people in the world.
A few years ago, their poor reputation when it comes to spelling and grammar was encapsulated by then-West Brom manager Gary Megson, amid of war of words involving his disillusioned striker Jason Roberts, with Megson memorably claiming:
“You are talking about a man who spelt his name wrong on his transfer request.”
However, the National Literacy Trust aims to disprove a notion that footballers and books simply don’t mix, with an initiative in which 20 Premier League players were asked to recommend some of their favourite books.
Check out their selections in the slideshow below and note that the choices were made with children in mind, so anyone expecting appearances from the likes of Joyce or Kafka will be sorely disappointed.
Theo Walcott
Barry Bannan
Ryan Nelsen
Stuart Holden
Josh McEachran
Tim Cahill
Mark Schwarzer
Charlie Adam
Owen Hargreaves
Chris Smalling
Mike Williamson
David Fox
Joey Barton
Carlo Nash
John O'Shea
Leon Britton
Niko Kranjcar
Paul Scharner
Chris Kirkland
Stephen Ward
For more information, visit the National Literacy Trust’s website>
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