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The Smell of Football III: One Hundred Days in the Dug Out
The third and final part of the highly acclaimed The Smell of Football trilogy, bringing to life the day-to-day running of a professional football club.
Mick ‘Baz’ Rathbone concludes his riveting football memoir with a 100-day diary starting in the early 2024/25 season. Once again, he brings us a unique insight into the world of professional football, this time through his role as a
Written with humour and candour, the book demonstrates that incredibly fine line between winning and losing – the width of a goalpost or a referee’s decision – and the diametrically opposed emotions they bringTakes the reader on a roller-coaster ride of emotions from the mundane yet fascinating day-to-day happenings of the medical team at a famous old League Two club, to the utter despair of a relentless losing streak and the pressure that comes with itSee the internal world of a professional football club through the eyes of the physioLearn about Mick’s role and responsibility, and the pressure on him to provide the manager with the strongest team possible, week in and week out, as the demand for results increases exponentially across the seasonThis book is for diehard fans who support their team unconditionally. It will show them just how much the players and officials really do care, and just how painful and emotionally draining defeat is. It is an honest account that draws on the author’s incredible 50 years in professional sport.
Mick ‘Baz’ Rathbone concludes his riveting football memoir with a 100-day diary starting in the early 2024/25 season. Once again, he brings us a unique insight into the world of professional football, this time through his role as a
Written with humour and candour, the book demonstrates that incredibly fine line between winning and losing – the width of a goalpost or a referee’s decision – and the diametrically opposed emotions they bringTakes the reader on a roller-coaster ride of emotions from the mundane yet fascinating day-to-day happenings of the medical team at a famous old League Two club, to the utter despair of a relentless losing streak and the pressure that comes with itSee the internal world of a professional football club through the eyes of the physioLearn about Mick’s role and responsibility, and the pressure on him to provide the manager with the strongest team possible, week in and week out, as the demand for results increases exponentially across the seasonThis book is for diehard fans who support their team unconditionally. It will show them just how much the players and officials really do care, and just how painful and emotionally draining defeat is. It is an honest account that draws on the author’s incredible 50 years in professional sport.
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2025
About the author
Mick Rathbone
6 books3 followersMick "Baz" Rathbone signed for Birmingham City as a 16 year-old apprentice and there began his career in the world of football.
Born Michael John Rathbone on 6 November 1958, "Baz" has been a player, caretaker manager, and team physio over his career. He is currently physiotherapist for Salford City FC.
His nickname of "Basil" or "Baz" is in reference to actor Basil Rathbone.
Born Michael John Rathbone on 6 November 1958, "Baz" has been a player, caretaker manager, and team physio over his career. He is currently physiotherapist for Salford City FC.
His nickname of "Basil" or "Baz" is in reference to actor Basil Rathbone.
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June 27, 2026
If you like your football and wonder what happens behind the scenes, these 3 books do lift the lid a bit. Easy read, informative, entertaining. Highly recommend 10/10.
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