THE OUTSIDER is a groundbreaking cultural history of the 'loner' found between the goalposts. Jonathan Wilson explores the dangerous intellectual and literary pursuits of the goalkeeper and examines how this position has acquired a specific existential allure. He tours the Bassa region of Cameroon, which has produced two of Africa's greatest goalkeepers, as well as Romania, to speak with Helmuth Duckadam, who saved four penalties in the European Cup final in 1986. His absorbing tactics and techniques highlight the history of football, taking us back to the days when matches were played without a man between the posts.

This work is definitive for the most mysterious personality in football - the goalkeeper.

Pages: 368, Year of Publication: 1126, Dimensions: 13x13cm