BBC Transfer Football Gossip

At Headlines, World Book Day holds a special place in our hearts because telling great stories is what we’re passionate about.  This year, we asked the team to tell us about their favourite book, poem or piece of writing. From sports gossip to seminal graphic novels – we’ve got eclectic taste!

Chris Keller – Designer

What is your favourite thing to read?

I like to read the BBC Transfer Football Gossip in the morning. I know this isn’t a book, but I struggle to fall into the fantasy world that is created through books, and I like the realistic element of these articles. Football is a real passion of mine and I like to stay updated about what’s going on.

Why is it your favourite?

Reading football gossip is part of my morning routine. I like to see what my favourite players are doing, and I like the fact that it’s gossip and not necessarily true. There’s still a real-life quality to it because it’s about my favourite team and players I know are mentioned. 

What drew you in initially?

The bite-sized information makes it easy to read and allows me to stay updated every day so I don’t fall behind on what’s happening in football while I’m at work.

What does it make you think about or feel?

I like to hope that some of the information is true and that certain players will come to my team; I find it very exciting to read, even if some of it won’t actually happen.