The long-awaited autobiography of Howard Webb the man who refereed the World Cup final Webb's first game as a match official came when he was just 18 & his father's verdict was blunt ' Useless
- he doesn't know his arse from his elbow' It wasn't the last time his performance would come under fire But Webb progressed through the ranks & his natural calm authority made a good impression on players & administrators alike & soon he was being offered the top matches & the toughest fixtures The policeman went on to take charge of some of the most important games including the 2009 FA Cup final the 2010 Champions League final &
- the biggest of the lot
- the 2010 World Cup final Now in this superb & frank memoir Howard Webb reveals what it is like to be at the heart of the action in modern-day football where every decision can be unpicked by television cameras He explains how he learned to handle some of the game's superstars Refereeing is a hard business but Webb shows just why he enjoyed it so much & provides fascinating insights into how he dealt with the most challenging situations With his unique perspective & the characteristic honesty & humour he has displayed as a pundit on BT Sport Webb has written a book updated for this edition that reveals the game
- & the man himself
- in a new light ' Genuinely fascinating insight into the difficulties of officiating in the modern game & Webb's frankness & self-deprecation are to be commended' When Saturday Comes