The Stupid Footballer is Dead by Paul McVeigh is a unique title. It dives into a new topic, the psychology surrounding the beautiful game. The book suggests that the game has changed and the footballer has changed with it. McVeigh breaks this argument down, showing how talent is just not enough and that the mental side of the game is paramount. The best part of the book is McVeigh’s discussion of role models, players who have had great success because of their