Paul Trevillion

Keith Hackett

David Hills

Giles Richards

A unique guide to the laws of football illustrated by legendary artist Paul Trevillion. It's a penalty to the away side. Just as the kick is about to be taken, the home side's official mascot suddenly jumps up behind the net, dancing. The penalty-taker misses and turns to you in outrage. What do you do? You are the Ref — the cult classic comic strip from legendary Roy of the Rovers artist Paul Trevillion — puts you in the spotlight and asks the question: what would you decide? Written by former international referee Keith Hackett, and brilliantly illustrated with stunning portraits of stars from all eras, You are the Ref is the ultimate guide to football for fans of all ages. Collecting the best classic strips plus brand new art inspired by World Cup 2010, the book is full of extra trivia and facts — allowing youngsters and old pros alike to test their knowledge and to get to grips with the nuances of the game. For anyone who has ever questioned a referee's eyesight or grappled with the intricacies of offside — now it's your turn. Just remember: the referee's decision is final.

The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to the Laws of Football

You Are the Ref

You Are the Ref charts the history of the iconic comic strip that became a favourite with millions of football-mad kids and adults throughout the '60's, '70s and '80s. It has appeared alongside Roy of the Rovers, on the pages of Shoot magazine and has recently been revived to huge popular acclaim in The Observer Newspaper. Alongside the strips themselves are hundreds of accompanying Trevillion illustrations that set the scene for each era. These explosive images of sporting greats in action include, Pele, Maradonna, Gary Lineker, Jack Niclaus, Muhammed Ali and Tiger Woods, along with famous figures such as Winston Churchill, Richard Burton and Rudolf Nureyev. Paul Trevillion has been described as the finest sports artist Europe has ever produced. He was the defining creative force behind the legendary Roy of the Rovers strip in the '60s - the dynamism of his artwork setting a new standard in Comic Art Realism that will never be surpassed.

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