Whatever will be, will be
Whatever will be, will be: A Matter of Life and Football – Shortlisted for Charles Tyrwhitt Football Book of the Year and Sports Audiobook of the Year 2026
$24.10
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
18 August 2026
Summary
‘Written with such an emotional literacy that you want to show it to people who don’t see the point of football so you can go “This! This is what it’s all about. This is why it’s great!” I highly recommend it’.
- Jim Campbell, Football Ramble
‘A book so beautiful that it finally made me understand what football means. An exceptional writer.’
- Bella Mackie
‘So much more than a book about football. A book about aging, community and memory. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781788405607 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1788405609 |
| Author: | Felix White |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Cassell |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 18 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 200g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 126mm x 24mm |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Felix White
Felix White is a musician, broadcaster, and co-founder of the independent record label Yala!. He has also, for as long as his conscious memory extends, been in love with the game of cricket. Neither of his parents - from Lebanon and the Isle of Wight - were into the game, so it is a slight mystery to everyone that he took to it as much as he did.
He co-presents the BBC podcast Tailenders with Greg James and England’s most successful ever fast bowler Jimmy Anderson, which has proved a ‘safe space’ in which to channel his enthusiasm for it regularly.
The Maccabees, the band for whom he is renowned, released four studio albums and split at their commercial peak after 14 years together, off the back of a UK number one album and major festival headline shows. He lives in South London where he continues to work on numerous musical projects, including film scores, and has still not overcome his rational fear of a cricket ball.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.