Cassell Whatever Will Be, Will Be by Felix White | Paperback Football Reference

From the Sunday Times bestselling author Felix White comes Whatever Will Be, Will Be, a moving and often hilarious journey chronicling the 2024/25 FA Cup. This reference book follows White as he sets out to watch a match from every round of the Cup, from the initial muddy preliminary rounds to the final day at Wembley.

On the brink of turning 40, the author meets fans, players, and dreamers across all levels of the English game. As he travels the country, football serves as a lens to explore themes of memory, identity, grief, and joy. Told with lyrical wit and heartfelt honesty, this book is about growing up, holding on, and the unique ways sport connects people.

• Explores the 2024/25 FA Cup season through the eyes of author Felix White.
• Examines themes of aging, community, memory, identity, grief, and joy through the context of football.
• Written by Felix White, author of the Sunday Times bestseller It's Always Summer Somewhere.
• Praised by critics for its emotional literacy and depth beyond just the sport.

• Author: White, Felix
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Publication Date: May 7, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1788405609
• ISBN-13: 978-1788405607
• Dimensions: 126 x 198 x 24mm
• Weight: 200 g

Whatever Will Be, Will Be is an exceptional read for anyone interested in the culture and emotional resonance of football, offering insights into community and personal reflection.