Books with author Sue Smethurst

Why are Newcastle United known as the Magpies? Or West Bromwich Albion the Throstles and Brighton the Seagulls? It's because long before there were humans, birds had invented football. This is a story from those times that has only just been rediscovered – how a young player overcame immense odds to play for Mallard FC. But was the journey worth the cost? It's a tale of greed, murder, lies and courage. From crazy wild turkeys to blood-thirsty buzzards, the road to professional football is a breathless adventure.