Book description
Imagine leaning back with a cup of coffee, headphones on, and suddenly being whisked into the chaotic, glorious, utterly human world of 90s and 2000s football - that's Square Peg, Round Ball as an audiobook. Ned Boulting, ITV's Tour de France voice you've probably heard, isn't just a commentator here; he's your cheeky, utterly relatable friend sharing the real stories behind the headlines, told with perfect, warm humour in his own voice.
Forget dry recollections. Boulting pulls you right into the mud-splattered chaos: nearly getting run over by Vinnie Jones' car, accidentally tracking mud onto Steven Gerrard's pristine white carpets, or being chased off Roman Abramovich's estate by men on quadbikes (yes, really!). Gabby Logan nails it - "What Ned hasn't seen on a sports TV channel isn't worth knowing about" - because this is the unfiltered backstage pass. Henry Winter echoes it, calling it "a wonderful journey through football."
You'll laugh out loud at his self-deprecating tales - the "banger of a car" he drove chasing signings, the "idiocy" he witnessed, the sheer drama of the era. He's been everywhere: from the gritty Football Factory to the glittering Champions League, covering legends and the messy, human moments in between. The audiobook format is perfect for this. You can practically hear him chuckle at his own misadventures, the slight exasperation when dealing with Mourinho, the genuine affection when recalling moments with players like Gerrard. It's not just history; it's the sound of a career lived fully in the heart of the game.
The chapter titles themselves - "Fick FUFA," "Monkey Business," "Abpfiff" - hint at the playful, authentic energy Boulting brings. He doesn't just report; he experiences, and the audiobook lets you feel that immediacy. It's a love letter to football's glorious, messy, human side - the shenanigans, the machinations, the sheer joy of being right there. Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year? Absolutely. This isn't just a great book; it's a must-listen, a warm, witty, utterly captivating journey through the game's vibrant past, told by someone who truly got it. You'll feel like you've been hanging out with the best, most honest fan in the room.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience