He might not exist, but Jarrod Black's football story is still worth checking out
Have you ever wanted to experience the intimate highs and lows of an Australian footballer playing in England? Then Texi Smith has the books for you.
Jarrod Black began as a labour of love over six years ago for the Aussie author and lifelong Newcastle United fan and it's now morphed into a fully-fledged series.
Texi has gone on to successfully publish 'Introducing Jarrod Black' and 'Jarrod Black - Hospital Pass' courtesy of Fairplay Publishing.
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The novels follow an Australian plying his trade in the English Football League and offers a unique perspective on the life of a footballer - albeit a fictional one.