Joe MarlerLoose Head: Confessions of an (Un)Professional Rugby Player

One of the most childish, boring and unoriginal books I have ever tried to read. An avid rugby fan and ex-player, I could barely get beyond the schoolboy 'humour' (actually devoid of laughs) etc., etc. A travesty of writing and a perfect example of how even the worst tripe will find a publisher if the writer has any degree of celebrity. If I had turned in this feeble an essay when I was 12years old, I would have been demoted a class instantly.

A funny and sometimes sad account of the ups and downs of life as a top rugby player. Highly recommended.

Good and very honest stories, very entertaining.

If you're a rugby bloke, or if you're buying for a rugby bloke, buy this, because it's mega.Rugby biographies tend to be follow the same theme and that's a good thing. They're funny, they're insightful, they're sometimes a bit sad but they generally leave the reader entertained.Marler is round the bend, in a good way, he's been a belting player for England and Quins and has plenty left in the tank if he wants to go on (and we hope he does) I'm a Leicester fan and was there when Joe and Marcos Ayertza had a cuddle (his first sending off) he always gets a good reception from the Welford Road terrace and I reckon we love him as much as the snoots at the Stoop ;)

A welcome change from some of the predictable sports autobiographies. Very funny but also thought provoking around mental health issues.

I'm not a huge reader. But this book is fantastic, an easy read. Marler talks openly about mental health and phycology of the game whist keeping it all light hearted. His personality and character really shines through. Yes it's a bit childish but it's a game isn't it. If the players aren't having fun, then what's the point!It's a nice reminder not to take life too seriously.