Tom Palmer?s bestselling WWl novel, based on the true story of war hero and footballing legend Jack Cock. Its the proudest moment of Jacks life ? his debut as a professional footballer. Now he has a chance to achieve his dream of playing for his country. But its 1914 and the world is at war. Talk of sportsmens cowardice leads to the formation of a Footballers Battalion and Jack has little choice but to join up. The promise of a Cup in Flanders offers a glimmer of hope, but Jack and his teammates will have to survive a waking nightmare if they are ever to play again.