Good stories for the sports-mad young folk are hard to find, but you can't do better than this ... Full of family, friends, football and intriguing detail
* Fallen Star Stories *
In the eighth book in the Rugby Spirit series, Eoin Madden has decided he wants a break from rugby after so much time on his Junior Cup team. A chance encounter with a ghostly footballer who seemingly has connections to Dalymount Park keeps Eoin and his friends guessing. Gerard Siggins's love of sport and the stories of teamwork that permeate football and rugby make for another wonderful adventure, brim-full of intrigue and heart!
* CBI Deliver the Joy of Reading *
these books are such a delight, full of sport and history and mystery. They'd nearly make you want to be 11 again
* Irish Times *
on many children's Christmas lists this year ... a modern-day football adventure
* Evening Echo *
Ger Siggins has brought Eoin Madden back to the book shelves for Christmas with 'Football Spirit'. The sports-mad teenager has previously captivated youngsters with his adventures in the worlds of rugby and Gaelic football. But, now, having tasted glory in the 15-a-side codes and blossomed with his Castlerock school's junior rugby side's success, the fictional character dips his toe into the beautiful game as he embarks upon transition year... 'Football Spirit' grabs the attention with its insight into life at a Dublin private secondary school and the passions triggered by the League of Ireland
* Irish Daily Star *
I would give this book an 8 out of ten and think it is suitable for say 9 year olds up. It is very good for anyone who likes sports especially soccer fans and Manchester United ones.' Logan, 5th Class, Scoil Ui Dhalaigh, Leixlip, Co. Kildare
* Seomra Ranga *