{"product_id":"the-man-in-the-middle","title":"The Man in the Middle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe long-awaited autobiography of Howard Webb  the man who refereed the World Cup final. Webbs first game as a match official came when he was just 18 and his fathers verdict was blunt: Useless - he doesnt know his arse from his elbow. It wasnt the last time his performance would come under fire. But Webb progressed through the ranks  and his natural calm authority made a good impression on players and administrators alike  and soon he was being offered the top matches and the toughest fixtures. The policeman went on to take charge of some of the most important games  including the 2009 FA Cup final  the 2010 Champions League final and - the biggest of the lot - the 2010 World Cup final. Now  in this superb and frank memoir  Howard Webb reveals what it is like to be at the heart of the action in modern-day football where every decision can be unpicked by television cameras. He explains how he learned to handle some of the games superstars. Refereeing is a hard business  but Webb shows just why he enjoyed it so much and provides fascinating insights into how he dealt with the most challenging situations. With his unique perspective  and the characteristic honesty and humour he has displayed as a pundit on BT Sport  Webb has written a book that reveals the game - and the man himself - in a new light. Genuinely fascinating insight into the difficulties of officiating in the modern game  and Webbs frankness and self-deprecation are to be commended When Saturday Comes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964816683061,"sku":"ByrdShop_1471159957","price":45.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781471159954.jpg?v=1770481224","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-man-in-the-middle","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}