Making the match

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What is Making the match about?

Football matches do not happen by magic. Behind every star player is a hardworking team making sure everything runs smoothly. Meet the coaches, physios, kit staff, groundskeepers and other professionals who prepare the players, the pitch and the equipment for match day. Discover how their different jobs fit together and why every member of the team matters. With fascinating facts and an exciting look behind the scenes, this book shows what it really takes to make a football match happen.

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.