Welcome   Welcome to my site. If you're one of my readers, or just getting in touch for the first time, this site will help you find out more about me and my books. You'll find personal insights, reviews, some extracts you can mull over, and links to articles. Cuando Beckham llegó a España   Jimmy Burns sigue a Beckham durante su frenetica primera temporada con el Real Madrid dentro del mas amplio contexto de la historia del club y de Espana, a traves de sus recuerdos de infancia y experiencia como periodista en unos de los paises de mas rapido cambio en Europa, donde la politica, la cultura y el futbol siempre han estado unidos. more > When Beckham went to Spain   Jimmy Burns follows Beckham during his first dramatic season with Real Madrid and puts the experience in the broader context of the history of the club and of Spain, recalling his own memories growing up in one of Europe's fastest changing countries, where politics, culture and football have always been linked.  more > Interview with the author   I first got really interested in writing this book when rumours began to circulate that Beckham might go to Real Madrid. When it happened, it seemed that the scene was set for a fascinating encounter...  more >