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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. Fans have widely speculated the identity of the whistleblower known as the secret footballer since he emerged as a columnist in a national newspaper years ago. Whoever he isand whatever team he plays fortsf is always honest, fearless and opinionated. 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. Explore books by the secret footballer with our selection at. The anonymous writer of the guardians secret footballer column gives premier league fans an insiders look into the unseen world of professional football.
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