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Green and Golden Boots

Australia's Overseas Golden Boot Winners
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From the not-so-well known to a world superstar, Australia has produced strikers who have not only excelled at home in domestic competition and playing for Australia, but also overseas. Green and Golden Boots - Australia's overseas golden boot winners profiles the eleven men and one woman - who just happens to be the world superstar - who have topped leagues as Golden Boot winners in overseas competitions.From Belgium to South Korea, from USA to Iceland, Norway to Japan, and Israel to Scotland, Australian goalscorers have been making their presence known in first-class domestic leagues around the world since 1989. With a Foreword by former Socceroo captain, John Kosmina, Green and Golden Boots is a highly enjoyable and entertaining read from Jason Goldsmith giving yet another insight into Australia's rich football culture and heritage.
Jason Goldsmith grew up in Ferntree Gully in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A massive sports fan, he was fed a diet of cricket in the summer (Ferntree Gully Cricket Club) and Aussie rules in the winter (Collingwood). His best mate from primary school, Jordan Caridi, was of Italian heritage and slowly introduced him to the world game. Jason’s love for Australian football began with Ned Zelic in the spew shirt taking the Olyroos to the Barcelona Olympics in ’92 and then intensified with Maradona mania, as Diego and Argentina took on the Socceroos in the final playoff for the 1994 World Cup. His best moment as a player was scoring in the Dads v Coaches win at a Thornbury United Junior Football clinic for his son. His best moment as a fan was convincing his wife to honeymoon in South Africa in 2010, taking in all the Socceroos group games. He lives in the inner north of Melbourne with his wife Sophie, children Henry, and Ivy.
* Profiles 12 Australian football players who have won Golden Boot Awards in overseas leagues. * Sam Kerr on cover, and the only woman in the 12. * Author available for interviews and signings. Publicity: * Media Release. Football Writers' Festival.
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