Own Goals
“Own Goals” by Phil Andrews, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2000, is a novel that delves into the world of sports and the complexities surrounding it. This New Ed edition spans 278 pages and is presented in English. The story follows a star Italian footballer embroiled in a sexual assault case brought forth by a glamorous model, prompting a media frenzy. The club secretary believes the player has been framed and hires Steve Strong, an amateur investigator with a passion for film noir, to uncover the truth behind the scandal.
As Strong navigates the murky waters of the football scene, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy that extends beyond the initial allegations. Set against the backdrop of a gritty Yorkshire city, “Own Goals” provides a unique perspective on the dynamics of professional soccer, exploring the lives of players, club officials, and the darker elements of urban life, including the influence of shady businessmen and the vibrant nightlife. This narrative offers readers an engaging look into the intersection of sports and society, revealing the complexities that lie beneath the surface.
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When City’s star Italian footballer is had up for sexual assault by a glamorous model, the media has a field day. The Northern Premiership club secretary thinks they’ve been framed and employs Steve Strong to investigate. As a film noir buff with a tenuous connection to the model, Strong is hardly qualified for the job of PI. And as he checks out the behind-the-stadium-scenes, he soon discovers that there’s something far more sinister afoot than a sex scandal. But can he avoid a permanent transfer before the whistle blows? Set in a gritty Yorkshire city, Own Goals offers an insider’s view of big time soccer, its players and directors, and the seedy side of a modern British city, its clubs, pubs, good-time girls, and shady businessmen.
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