The Own Goal

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What is The Own Goal about?

When the Jags’ goalkeeper makes a costly mistake, everyone notices. But as the team prepares for its next match, it soon becomes clear that goalkeeping is not the only place where things can go wrong. Missed chances, muddled passes and poor decisions put the whole team under pressure. Can the Jags learn from their mistakes, support one another and turn a disastrous game into a chance to show what real teamwork means?

About the author

Tom Watt is a British writer who loves bringing football stories to readers. He has written Football Shorts, a collection of exciting match-day tales, and created The Jags, a football-based reading and maths resource for schools. Tom has also worked with newspapers and magazines, sharing stories about the sport he enjoys. His books help young readers discover the fun of football, whether they dream of scoring goals, cheering from the stands or simply enjoying a great story.