Bend It Like Bullard
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Bend It Like Bullard
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Narrated by:
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David John
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By:
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Jimmy Bullard
About this listen
A rip-roaring, life-enhancing, hilarious memoir from a football cult hero
Jimmy Bullard may not have had the perfect hair-do, his Granada Ghia may not have been the flashiest of cars, and he definitely didn't have a string of Page 3 girls trying to sell kiss and tell stories about him to the tabloids. But what he has in spades is a genuine love for The Beautiful Game that few of his peers can match.
One of the last graduates from football's old school, Jimmy actually worked in the real world - including as a painter and decorator - before turning pro. Maybe that's why he played football with a smile on his face, always says what's on his mind, and is no stranger to a spot of mischief.
Having played under the likes of Barry Fry, Harry Redknapp, and Phil Brown, appeared alongside names as diverse as Neil Ruddock and Paolo di Canio, and as long as Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, Jimmy has racked up an amazing collection of tales and pranks both on and off the football front-line. Told with candour, Bend It Like Bullard is the extraordinary story of his journey from cable TV fitter to cult hero. It will make you smile, chuckle and, occasionally, ROFL.
©2014 Jimmy Bullard (P)2014 Headline DigitalListeners also enjoyed...
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
I love football. I like the way that Jimmy tells his stories - I am just not sure I would be one of his mates ... nor he mine.What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
This was pre 'I am a Celebrity' and it is a great shame that he finished in the game so early.Which scene did you most enjoy?
I liked the time he spent at West Ham in his formative years. He had a frustrating time initially and it gave a good insight into the way a young lad might be dealt with after joining a club and if they don't get into the team immediately.Was Bend It Like Bullard worth the listening time?
There was enough to keep me going - I enjoyed parts of this book. I was left wondering if I would like Jimmy himself and, if anything, I thought the book was a little short - I would have liked to have heard about 'I am a Celebrity'Any additional comments?
Some of the less than positive points I make may be more associated to the narrator rather than Jimmy himself. If that is the case then I eat my words - this is a tough one to judge.Great footballer - not sure he is my cup of tea
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Love JB you’ll love this book
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Shame it wasn't read by Bullard
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Brilliant
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If you could sum up Bend It Like Bullard in three words, what would they be?
Honest, nutty and insightfulWho was your favorite character and why?
There's only one Jimmy Bullard! That said, David Bentley comes across as another total nutterWhat three words best describe David John’s voice?
Unfortunately not Jimmy'sIf you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
To Hull and back through football & injuriesAny additional comments?
An enjoyable book but would have been far better if read by Jimmy with his enthusiasm.Good stories, shame Jimmy doesn't narrate it
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