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A fascinating reflection on the history of football, which examines why the charm, innocence and good humour has disappeared from today's game, and whether it can ever come back. Smyth considers everything from huge wage bills, to players' lack of loyalty to their clubs and their escapades off the pitch, via the MK Dons/Wimbledon FC controversy and huge sponsorship deals, to conclude that the true beauty of football is when it's at its simplest.
Synopsis
Jumpers For Goalposts is a fascinating reflection on the history of football, which examines why the charm, innocence and good humour has disappeared from today's game, compared to the golden days of yesteryear.
