Featured Book: “50 Ways Into Football” by Daniel Geey and Dan Freedman
This month, we’re shouting about a brilliant book that every football family needs on their shelf. 50 Ways Into Football by Dan Freedman and Daniel Geey, with a foreword from Arsenal and England superstar Declan Rice, is the ultimate guide to showing our young players that football is so much bigger than just becoming a pro.
About the Book
How many times have you watched your child on that pitch and wondered what happens if the professional dream doesn’t come? This book answers that question in the most inspiring way possible. Dan and Daniel have brought together 50 leading experts who have built careers out of the beautiful game, from football legends to sports commentators, architects, coders, physios, and so many more people who make the magic happen on and off the pitch. It’s packed with real stories, real people, and real possibilities, and it opens your child’s eyes to a world of opportunity they may never have considered.
About the Authors
Daniel Geey is someone No1Fan.club knows and values enormously. He’s a Partner in the Sport Group at Sheridans, with deep experience in the football industry across club takeovers, high profile transfers, commercial endorsement deals and disputes. But beyond the legal world, Daniel is one of those rare people in football who genuinely gets it, who understands that the sport is about people, families, and futures, not just contracts and money. He has been a constant, generous supporter of No1Fan.club, championing what we do and showing up for parents navigating this industry. Through his work at Sheridans, Daniel and his team offer real guidance and expertise that helps families understand the landscape their children are stepping into.
Dan Freedman is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose global book sales have surpassed one million copies. He’s best known for the hugely popular Jamie Johnson football novel series, the books that got a generation of reluctant readers picking up a book. Many of our kids have grown up with Jamie Johnson, and if yours haven’t yet, they’re in for a treat. Before becoming an author, Dan was managing editor for the FA and the first ever in-house journalist embedded with the England team, interviewing the likes of Messi and Ronaldo along the way. He now visits schools across the country, over 2,000 visits and counting, on a mission to make reading and writing cool for young people.
Other interviews with helpful advice and guidance from Daniel on the topic of sports law for parents click here
To find out more about Daniel and the book headover to his website, www.performancecanteen.co.uk and check more of Daniels great content out on the Instagram @footballaw
Win a copy of book
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1. Follow No1Fan.club and @footballaw on instagram
2. Complete the competition entry form here
Giveaway Terms and Conditions
- This giveaway is run by No1Fan.club.
- The prize is one copy of “50 Ways Into Football” by Daniel Geey and Dan Freedman. There is no cash alternative.
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