As published by londons daily mirror, many football fans believe dave kitson to be the anonymous author and the actual secret footballer. He seemed quite knowledgeable about the situation at sunderland and whats gone on in the past here. In 2011, while playing for pompey, he told the portsmouth news about his plans to pen a book, adding. Twitter its said the writer of the books is expremier league star dave kitson. A danish journalist interviews dave kitson to prove that. Due to the success of his books, this has left thousands of people wondering who the secret footballer is.
He has made 420 appearances in the premier league and football league, including 5 for reading. Fans name the secret footballer as former stoke striker. Jul 31, 2017 the arguments against it being dave kitson. Good honest opinion from someone in the thick of it. I know everyone reckons its dave kitson, but, in this podcast he said he played for liverpool, so this immediately rules out kitson. However, if sleuthhound fans are correct, hes also the secret footballer tsf, responsible for writing a. Fans discover identity of the secret footballer and hes. Apr 11, 2018 kitson has been identified as the secret footballer image. The secret footballer has published a series of books image. The secret footballer has claimed he wants to reveal his true identity but fears the legal ramifications of breaking his anonymous persona. 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. Antonio valencia once blocked a clearance of mine and i swear it was li. I have been a fan of the secret footballer, who many now suspect is dave kitson, since he started writing articles for. The secret footballer also played abroad, whilst kitson s career has been based in the uk.
The real identity of the secret footballer who is the. The secret footballer has an ever expanding collection of books. Jan 06, 2014 tales from the secret footballer published by guardian books november 20. 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.
I have deduced the identity of the guardians secret footballer. Or a picture of jesus nailed to a cross on their arm or. He has published four successful books and is a regular contributor to and other highprofile media outlets. He has made 420 appearances in the premier league and.
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. 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. Kitson, who played for reading and stoke city in the premier league, was prominently. 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. This time the book looks more at the authors depression and options for an.
Kitson began his career with nonleague hitchin town and arlesey town whilst working as a shelfstacker for sainsburys. The secret footballer rtg sunderland message boards. Secret footballer reveals moment he was ashamed to share pitch. However, if sleuthhound fans are correct, hes also the secret footballer tsf, responsible for writing a series of bestselling books exposing. He also turned out for sheffield united, portsmouth, middlesbrough on loan and oxford. This time the book looks more at the authors depression and options for an aging player to continue making money. Football fans reckon dave kitson is the true identity behind the popular secret footballer books. Has danish journalist kian fonoudi finally unmasked dave kitson as the secret footballer. In his 10th august column in the guardian tsf states. Nov 07, 20 dave kitson seems even more nailed on as the identity of the secret footballer. Football fans are speculating that the secret footballer could be none other than a muchloved former reading fc star. Danny murphy, kevin davies, paul robinson and kitsons former teammate nicky shorey were four others touted as the player behind the secret footballer. David barry kitson born 21 january 1980 is an english former footballer who played as a forward.
Kitson was one i did know although even now i get him confused with steve sidwell. 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. 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. Fans name the secret footballer as former stoke striker dave kitson. According to the book, the secret footballer threatened to expose the chairman of the club that ended up in huge financial trouble. The secret footballer is the pseudonym of a onetime premier league footballer who contributes articles to. However, if sleuthhound fans are correct, hes also the secret footballer tsf. 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. The secret footballer page 4 rtg sunderland message boards. 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. 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.
I think its one or more journalists using the guise of a real footballer to give their stories a sense of credence. 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. 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. 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.
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. Working out who the guardians secret footballer is. Yeah, dave kitson might be a good shout, but hes still playing proffessional football for oxford. The guardians decision to gather together their secret footballer columns into this new book appears to have been handsomely vindicated on first glance. 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. The secret footballer is dave kitson the author who when he was playing seemed like a well spoken but arrogant player. Dec 25, 20 has danish journalist kian fonoudi finally unmasked dave kitson as the secret footballer. 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.
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. The secret footballer is an anonymous football writer who shares interesting insights about the world of football. David barry kitson born 21 january 1980 is an english former footballer who played as a striker. The secret footballer was first published as a column in a national newspaper. 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. 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 also claims to have grown up a spurs fan, kitson meanwhile was an avid liverpool fan. Fans think the secret footballer is much loved reading fc. Apr 11, 2018 you may know dave kitson as the tall, redhaired former reading and stoke striker. 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.
Lessons from the premier league by the secret footballer. Tales from the secret footballer by the secret footballer. Dave kitson touted as the secret footballer after book. The secret footballer is dave kitson the author who. 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. Fans discover identity of bestselling author and former premier league star the secret footballer and he is a hitchin resident. Dave kitson seems even more nailed on as the identity of 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. People have long had their suspicions, but no conclusive. Buy the secret footballer s guide to the modern game. Stoke city extra time on how the heck dave kitson landed that.
In this book hes tries to fight to win and for his place. You may know dave kitson as the tall, redhaired former reading and stoke striker. Kitson has been identified as the secret footballer image. 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. 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. 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.
Just been listening to the colin murray podcast with the secret footballer. Nov 05, 20 tales from the secret football 20 is the follow up to the 2012 book i am the secret footballer. Apr 09, 2018 dave kitson during his time at stoke city published. The bestselling books revealed the inside story of how premier league footballers lived away from the pitch but was it written by a former. 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. The book is a collection of newer columns from the writer about the inside world of football. Dave kitson on why he hated alan pardew and the tackle which. Sheffield uniteds dave kitson unmasked as the secret.
The secret footballers new book is out now we have so many players who plaster themselves in tattoos that read. Nov 05, 2015 the secret footballer s new book is out now we have so many players who plaster themselves in tattoos that read. Pa for a long time, the identity of the secret footballer has remained a mystery. The secret footballer is an unknown sportswriter who reveals indepth knowledge about the behind the scenes action regarding worldwide football. The secret footballer book collection who is the secret. He was at portsmouth though and as well all know they have severely hit the rocks. The marketing blurb threatens an explosive expose of the modern game. 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. 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. 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. I have deduced the identity of the guardians secret. Mentions the reading match day spat over halford, the part time manager craic and anthony stokes failure to live up to expectations. 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. 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 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. Dave kitson during his time at stoke city published. 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. Apr 11, 2018 fans discover identity of bestselling author and former premier league star the secret footballer and he is a hitchin resident. A danish journalist interviews dave kitson to prove that he. In several bestselling books, the anonymous player revealed stories of how. Finally, it seems as though the secret footballer has revealed his identity, and it appears to be dave kitson. 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. Dave kitson celebrates scoring a goal during his tenure at reading fc. 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.
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. Just read the second book and he dave kitson seems to have a few little digs at us from around the keane era. Tales from the secret football 20 is the follow up to the 2012 book i am the secret footballer. 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. 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.
Have read 2 of his books now and even though theyre light weight i really like them. 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. However, the past striker for both reading and stoke city has yet to. The candid accounts of players views on everything from fans. Apr 11, 2018 is excambridge united star dave kitson the secret footballer. I hated him dave kitson reveals how he once tried to.
The secret footballer isnt a footballer at all, its just some journalist making up a load of sensationalist stories to sell papers. Kitson fits best, but doesnt match everything thats mentioned in the book. While reading the book, i still found myself checking wikipedia to remind myself whether kitson had played at chelsea or not. Aug 12, 2012 in his 10th august column in the guardian tsf states.
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