[Albion] Definitive list of Albion books

[Dick Swiveller]

Saw something similar crop up a few days ago and I did something similar a while back but I have just had a bit of a tidy up so thought I would post a pic and see what I am missing. Although there are a few biographies, I don't really want to include all former players and managers - just really pertinent ones and Albion specific books. There are a few doubles - mostly because one is signed. I know I am missing one of the Alec Whitcher trilogy - always goes for silly money. But what else am I missing? I am a bit OCD when it comes to collecting so I don't want too many gaps. Might also be useful for any other collectors to have a definitive list.
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[northstandsteve]

Gordon Smith, Alan Mullery first Autobiography, Gary Nelson?,

 

[surrey jim]

Micky Adams: My Life in Football

 

[Iron Butterfly]

Brighton and Hove Albion - A portrait in old picture postcards ---- David Ticehurst
The Great Premium Bond Swizzle (aka And Smith Must Score) ---Peter Hayden
And I'll be Kit Napier ---- Anthology compiled by Attila
Brighton and Hove Albion FC - An A-Z ----- Dean Hayes
Any Other Business (Parts 1-3) ----- Roy Chuter
Goldstone Ghosts ----- Attila

 

[Grassman]

'And Smith Must Score' was a really good novel about the events before/during the 83 Cup Final. I did have it once, but now can't find it.

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[Superphil]

I really recommend Ooh, aah, Stantona, a fabulous book, and well worth adding to your collection.

 

[Grassman]

Brighton and Hove Albion - A portrait in old picture postcards ---- David Ticehurst
The Great Premium Bond Swizzle (aka And Smith Must Score) ---Peter Hayden
And I'll be Kit Napier ---- Anthology compiled by Attila
Brighton and Hove Albion FC - An A-Z ----- Dean Hayes
Any Other Business (Parts 1-3) ----- Roy Chuter
Goldstone Ghosts ----- Attila

Sorry, I didn't notice you'd put it in there (the Great premium bond swizzle) and yes that was the original name!

 

[Iron Butterfly]

As you said, a good read!

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Thanks for the suggestions. A-Z is there and I'm sure I have And Smith Must Score and the postcard one - need to have a squirrel around the loft.

 

[pearl]

Charlie Oatway's bio

isn't there a little book of daily Albion facts?

 

[tinycowboy]

If you're going to collect all the possible player and manager books as well, there's plenty more. I'll start with the aggressively titled "Bairdy's Gonna Get Ya!"

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Charlie Oatway's bio

isn't there a little book of daily Albion facts?

If you're going to collect all the possible player and manager books as well, there's plenty more. I'll start with the aggressively titled "Bairdy's Gonna Get Ya!"

Charlie is in there as are On This Day and Miscellany and no, I'm not looking for all the biographies.

 

[The Large One]

Ooh-Ahh Bob Booker - a third of the book is dedicated to his time here.
Both Garry Nelson books (though Brighton is mentioned more sparingly in his second book).

 

[Pevenseagull]

Charlie Oatway's bio

isn't there a little book of daily Albion facts?

[MENTION=2139]Soul Finger[/MENTION]

 

[AZ Gull]

I know I am missing one of the Alec Whitcher trilogy - always goes for silly money.
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Alec Whitcher actually wrote four books - the other two are "The Ace of Games" and "Sportsman's Club".

 

[BN9 BHA]

Saw something similar crop up a few days ago and I did something similar a while back but I have just had a bit of a tidy up so thought I would post a pic and see what I am missing. Although there are a few biographies, I don't really want to include all former players and managers - just really pertinent ones and Albion specific books. There are a few doubles - mostly because one is signed. I know I am missing one of the Alec Whitcher trilogy - always goes for silly money. But what else am I missing? I am a bit OCD when it comes to collecting so I don't want too many gaps. Might also be useful for any other collectors to have a definitive list.
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Here is my Albion book shelf, I know I'm missing the ones released this year, hopefully Father Christmas will bring them

 

[Pevenseagull]

I've got some rare unsigned copies of some of them.

 

[AZ Gull]

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Here is my Albion book shelf, I know I'm missing the ones released this year, hopefully Father Christmas will bring them

Did you get a copy of the Argus match reports compilation "Flying High" in the summer? I asked family in Eastbourne to keep a look out at bookstores/newsagents but they drew a blank. I tried contacting the e-mail address on the advert that appeared in the Argus (below) but it bounced back. I'm still hoping to acquire a copy.

 

[BN9 BHA]

No, can't say I hunted high and low, but the other match report books from previous seasons seemed to be on sale in many places.

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

Wasn't there a kids' book called something like "A Day In The Life of a Footballer" featuring Peter O'Sullivan?