Eye on the Ball

by Anthony Potts

A young footballer’s chance at the professional game

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A young footballer’s chance at the professional game

Set in 1989, the novel places Liam Osborne’s ambition to play for Clifton Rangers against the club’s own struggle to regain its former standing. At 17, Liam is shy and comes from a broken home; scout Len Carlton sees potential in him, while manager Harry Welch is under pressure to restore the team’s fortunes. The story brings together a young player’s uncertain opportunity and a club’s hopes, with professional football presented as a demanding environment. The publisher notes that Potts’s debut novel is inspired by his experiences as a professional footballer.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

Teens and young adults interested in soccer fiction
Readers who enjoy stories about young athletes pursuing a professional career
Readers interested in football clubs and the pressures around professional sport

Themes

Football and ambitionOpportunity and self-beliefClub fortunes and renewalThe demands of professional sport

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Book overview

Liam Osborne has a dream - to play professional football for Clifton Rangers.

The year is 1989. Clifton Rangers have gone from Division One champions and European Cup winners to being one of the favourites for relegation from Division Two.

Former player and current manager Harry Welch is desperate for a return to the glory days, but he is beginning to think it may never happen.

Legendary scout Len Carlton thinks he may have discovered someone to answer all their prayers except there is a problem. Liam is a shy 17-year-old from a broken home who may not be ready for the harsh world of professional football.

Things are not going to come easily for Liam. Is he strong enough to fight for his dream? Can he convince the people around him that he is worthy of his opportunity? Or is he not up to the challenge?

Inspired by his experiences as a professional footballer is this debut novel from Anthony Potts. It is a chance to go behind the scenes in the brutal world of professional sports.

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Read the next book in the series: Star on the Rise

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