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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Definitely gave me new perspectives about the lives of footballers. Solid reading. There are some stories that were repeated a few times throughout the book (maybe because of the format).
To be fair, I’m big fan of this Q&A format. You can just skip a question (or two) if you’re not interested with the topic.
But overall, it’s nice to know that James Milner is not as boring as what people might’ve thought before.
To be fair, I’m big fan of this Q&A format. You can just skip a question (or two) if you’re not interested with the topic.
But overall, it’s nice to know that James Milner is not as boring as what people might’ve thought before.
As much as I love sports nonfiction, I don't usually care for athletes' autobiographies. But this was a fun, quick, solid read, and I liked the Q&A format
I don't typically read books by football players (or really athletes of any kind for that matter), but this book was great. Obviously you should be at least some what interested in the EPL (English Premier League) and ideally James Milner if you decide to read Ask A Footballer. Written in the format of questions and short to long answers, it gives light to many questions I've had about the life of a footballer (and many I didn't know I wanted to know until reading them).
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I think it's worth stating up front that Milner is a favourite player of mine; largely due to his mentality, professionalism, and (failed) attempts to avoid celebrity. Naturally, It's very likely I'd enjoy a book which picks apart his approach to all the different facets of his football career.
The book is just Milners longer-form responses to questions posed mostly on social media - including some from Jordan Henderson! The questions and responses are categorised into different aspects of Milner's football career and routine. It is an easy read. I think the format is refreshing because it's very direct, but still includes enough depth to be interesting.
Milner has the most professional and measured thoughts on everything he does. I can't help but think players with his mindset are becoming harder and harder to find.
The book is just Milners longer-form responses to questions posed mostly on social media - including some from Jordan Henderson! The questions and responses are categorised into different aspects of Milner's football career and routine. It is an easy read. I think the format is refreshing because it's very direct, but still includes enough depth to be interesting.
Milner has the most professional and measured thoughts on everything he does. I can't help but think players with his mindset are becoming harder and harder to find.
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
Good but not great. If you are interested in the life of an average professional footballer than this book is for you. James Milner is not a superstar like Neymar or Messi and its not a story of great hardship like many footballers go through, but if you want to hear about how an average English person made himself a premier league and European champion then this is a fun read. Fun at parts, but since its basically just a twitter Q&A in a book, not everything may be interesting to you.
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
As many have mentioned before, this book feels a lot like something we could have predicted knowing it would be written by James.
The book is definitely not bad. It has some good insight and some funny anecdotes. Some questions are very good and chances you know everything addressed in the book is small.
But it is way too safe to be entertaining. The quotes and anecdotes are that old or known and the topics the book touches are too safe. And even when the book picks a daring topic it gets answered the most Milner way possible. With utmost respect for everybody and in the most professional way possible. There is not a glimpse of controversially in this book.
James is a great footballer and an example professional, and this book reflects the latter perfectly. It's a good mirror for James' professional career, which has always been trademarked by his love for the game, his professionalism and his lack of temptation for the pitfalls that some other footballers fall for.
James Boring Milner he is often called. I don't want to give him that name. He is not 100% boring, which he tries to prove real hard in the book. And I can't argue, I don't see him as all boring person. You get what you expect with James. Professionalism, a safe bet and somebody to give with a great work and off pitch ethic. Some may find that boring, but I think those qualities are admirable and often lost on footballers. Yet it doesn't make for the most intriguing reads.
The book is definitely not bad. It has some good insight and some funny anecdotes. Some questions are very good and chances you know everything addressed in the book is small.
But it is way too safe to be entertaining. The quotes and anecdotes are that old or known and the topics the book touches are too safe. And even when the book picks a daring topic it gets answered the most Milner way possible. With utmost respect for everybody and in the most professional way possible. There is not a glimpse of controversially in this book.
James is a great footballer and an example professional, and this book reflects the latter perfectly. It's a good mirror for James' professional career, which has always been trademarked by his love for the game, his professionalism and his lack of temptation for the pitfalls that some other footballers fall for.
James Boring Milner he is often called. I don't want to give him that name. He is not 100% boring, which he tries to prove real hard in the book. And I can't argue, I don't see him as all boring person. You get what you expect with James. Professionalism, a safe bet and somebody to give with a great work and off pitch ethic. Some may find that boring, but I think those qualities are admirable and often lost on footballers. Yet it doesn't make for the most intriguing reads.