Up Pohnpei: Leading the ultimate football underdogs to glory by Paul Watson (Eng

Description: Up Pohnpei by Paul Watson Penguins Stopped Play meets Cool Runnings in this hilarious and uplifting true story of footballing triumph against all the odds, set on a Pacific island. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description After one too many late night discussions, football journalist Paul Watson and his mate Matthew Conrad decide to find the worlds worst national team, become naturalised citizens of that country and play for them - achieving their joint boyhood dream of playing international football and winning a cap. They are thrilled when Wikipedia leads them to Pohnpei, a tiny, remote island in the Pacific whose long-defunct football team is described as the weakest in the world. They contact Pohnpeis Football Association and discover what it needs most urgently is leadership. So Paul and Matt travel thousands of miles, leaving behind jobs, families and girlfriends to train a rag-tag bunch of novice footballers who barely understand the rules of the game. Up Pohnpei tells the story of their quest to coach the team and eventually, organise an international fixture - Pohnpeis first since a 16-1 defeat many years ago. With no funding, a population whose obesity rate is 90 percent and toad-infested facilities in one of the worlds wettest climates, their journey is beset by obstacles from the outset. Part travelogue, part quest, Up Pohnpei shows how the passion and determination of two young men can change the face of football - and the lives of total strangers - on the other side of the world. Notes Paperback edition of Watsons true story of footballing triumph against all the odds on a Pacific island. It embodies the true spirit of football: to bring people together James Corden Author Biography Paul Watson is the youngest international football coach in the world. Before taking up coaching, he worked as a journalist for Football Italia. He lives in London. Review This book is brilliant. It embodies the true spirit of football: to bring people together -- James CordenFull of charm and pathos ... funny without being condescending or smug, its a refreshing counterpoint to the commercial excesses of the English Premiership. * The Big Issue *In a market saturated with in-depth analyses of how money rules the game, sitting alongside prematurely-released autobiographies from prima donnas, Up Pohnpei stands out as a shining beacon of football literature. Up Pohnpei is the must-read football book of 2012. * ESPN Soccernet *Filled with passion and warmth * FourFourTwo *Light, funny, enjoyably punchy * Sport Magazine *A fascinating story told well. It offers in its joviality an antidote to the cynical corporate interests that have overtaken the game at the highest level. For those who enjoy football books that charm and enliven, Up Pohnpei is a must-read * When Saturday Comes *Charm by the bucketload * Leicester Mercury * Promotional Penguins Stopped Play meets Cool Runnings in this hilarious and uplifting true story of footballing triumph against all the odds, set on a Pacific island. Long Description After one too many late night discussions, football journalist Paul Watson and his mate Matthew Conrad decide to find the worlds worst national team, become naturalised citizens of that country and play for them - achieving their joint boyhood dream of playing international football and winning a cap. They are thrilled when Wikipedia leads them to Pohnpei, a tiny, remote island in the Pacific whose long-defunct football team is described as the weakest in the world. They contact Pohnpeis Football Association and discover what it needs most urgently is leadership. So Paul and Matt travel thousands of miles, leaving behind jobs, families and girlfriends to train a rag-tag bunch of novice footballers who barely understand the rules of the game. Up Pohnpei tells the story of their quest to coach the team and eventually, organise an international fixture - Pohnpeis first since a 16-1 defeat many years ago. With no funding, a population whose obesity rate is 90 percent and toad-infested facilities in one of the worlds wettest climates, their journey is beset by obstacles from the outset. Part travelogue, part quest, Up Pohnpei shows how the passion and determination of two young men can change the face of football - and the lives of total strangers - on the other side of the world. Review Text This book is brilliant. It embodies the true spirit of football: to bring people together Promotional "Headline" Penguins Stopped Play meets Cool Runnings in this hilarious and uplifting true story of footballing triumph against all the odds, set on a Pacific island. Details ISBN1846685028 Author Paul Watson Year 2013 ISBN-10 1846685028 ISBN-13 9781846685026 Media Book Publisher Profile Books Ltd Imprint Profile Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 796.33409966 Pages 272 Format Paperback Edition Main Translated from English Language English Subtitle Leading the ultimate football underdogs to glory Short Title Up Pohnpei UK Release Date 2013-02-21 AU Release Date 2013-02-21 Edition Description Main Publication Date 2013-02-21 Alternative 9781847658005 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-02-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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