The Funny Life of Football By James Campbell
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The Funny Life of Football By James Campbell
Packed with outrageous humour, bizarre facts, silly stories, and laugh-out-loud illustrations, The Funny Life of Football by bestselling author and comedian James Campbell is a football book unlike any other. Blending fact and fiction in a unique and entertaining way, this brilliantly bonkers read explores the world's favourite sport through a series of hilarious questions, strange scenarios, and surprising truths.
Key Features
- Winner of the Sunday Times Children's Sports Book Prize 2023
- Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2024
- Written by bestselling author and stand-up comedian James Campbell
- Combines football facts with hilarious fictional stories
- Filled with funny illustrations and quirky humour
- Encourages curiosity, creativity, and reading for pleasure
- Perfect for football fans and reluctant readers alike
- Can be read in any order for maximum fun
Product Description
Think you know football? Think again!
Have you ever wondered why octopuses can't play football? Or how a football match might work across multiple dimensions? Curious about the real history of the game, why Henry VIII banned football, or who the greatest players of all time are?
In The Funny Life of Football, James Campbell takes readers on a wildly entertaining journey through football's strange, surprising, and sometimes ridiculous world. Mixing genuine football facts with laugh-out-loud fictional scenarios, this unique book is packed with jokes, stories, and illustrations that make learning about football more fun than ever.
Whether you love playing football in the garden, enjoy table football with friends, watch matches from the sofa, or simply enjoy a good laugh, this book has something for everyone. Best of all, there are no rules about how to read it—you can dip in anywhere, read it front to back, back to front, or jump between pages however you like.
Praise for the Book
"Every page is guaranteed to grab the imagination and it's the perfect thing for dipping into at half time."
— Love Reading 4 Kids
About the Author
James Campbell is a bestselling children's author and stand-up comedian who has visited more than 3,000 primary schools, inspiring children through storytelling, creativity, and laughter. His engaging style makes reading fun and accessible for young audiences.
Perfect For
- Football fans
- Children aged 7+
- Reluctant readers
- Fans of funny non-fiction
- School libraries
- Birthday and Christmas gifts
- Children who enjoy facts with a humorous twist
Why You'll Love It
Combining football history, ridiculous humour, fascinating facts, and endless silliness, The Funny Life of Football is the perfect book for young readers who love to laugh. Entertaining, educational, and completely unpredictable, it's a fresh and funny take on the beautiful game that children will return to again and again.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!
We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
New! Deliver to InPost Locker
Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.
Can someone else pick up my parcel?
Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.
Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.
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How do I track my delivery?
Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
