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- Jan 21, 2004
- 11,957
Rick Gelodski (something like that ...) wrote a decent one about Coventry in the mid-90's, although I'm not sure what it was called ... Staying Up?
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right i need a new footy book to read
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All Played Out - Pete Davis is the greatest ever football book. FACT.
nevergoagain
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Dougal said:
Is that the one where he goes all over europe even when there's no footy on, nicking tracksuits and trainers ? Brilliant book if so.
nevergoagain
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Greatest Footballer you never Saw - Robin Friday. Very good read aswell.
The Glory Game - Hunter Davies
Given TOTAL access to Spurs in season 1971/72
Very good
There is also a new book called 'England Expects' by James Corbett. This comes out on 23rd march and is a history of England's national team. Should be good
Given TOTAL access to Spurs in season 1971/72
Very good
There is also a new book called 'England Expects' by James Corbett. This comes out on 23rd march and is a history of England's national team. Should be good
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Pevenseagull
meh
- Jul 20, 2003
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Dynamo - Defending the honour of Kiev, Andy Dougan
starving soviets take on Luftwaffe and SS XI
even if it wasn't true it would be a helluva book
on a lighter note Steve Claridge's biog is very entertaining
starving soviets take on Luftwaffe and SS XI
even if it wasn't true it would be a helluva book
on a lighter note Steve Claridge's biog is very entertaining
westdeneite
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How about trying "Boots, balls and haircuts" by Hunter Davies.
'An illustrated history of football from then to now'
It's a good book you can pick up and browse through at any time.
'An illustrated history of football from then to now'
It's a good book you can pick up and browse through at any time.
Withdean Wanderer
Banned
Left foot forward and left foot in the grave - Both by Gary Nelson
HAMPSHIRE DAVE
New member
While up in Edinburgh last weekend to see my Scottish team,Hibs .
Bought HEARTFELT:By Adian Smith.
Smith is a journalist but also a life long Hibs fan.
His editor at the Scotsman newspaper suggested he right a book about watching football in Edinburgh.
THE PUNCH LINE BEING,THAT HE HAD TO WATCH HIBS RIVALS HEARTS FOR A SEASON!!
Smith describes his view of the differences between the clubs &
the supporters.
In one wonderful paragraph he describes the clubs as such.
IF HEARTS WERE A SEXUAL POSTION,THEY'D BE THE MISSIONARY,ONCE A MONTH,TWICE ON BIRTHDAYS.
HIBS ON THE OTHER HAND,WOULD BE WHATEVER THEY CALL THE
IMPOSSIBLE,ONLY- IN - THE-MOVIES ROUTINE WHERE THE WOMEN
LOCKS HER LEGS ROUND THE MAN'S WAIST WHILE HE STANDS,SUPPORTING HER BACK WITH HAND,CARESSING HER CHEEK WITH THE OTHER,LOOKING COMPLETELY HEROIC.
Slowly the author starts to warm to some of the Hearts fans but always worries
Bought HEARTFELT:By Adian Smith.
Smith is a journalist but also a life long Hibs fan.
His editor at the Scotsman newspaper suggested he right a book about watching football in Edinburgh.
THE PUNCH LINE BEING,THAT HE HAD TO WATCH HIBS RIVALS HEARTS FOR A SEASON!!
Smith describes his view of the differences between the clubs &
the supporters.
In one wonderful paragraph he describes the clubs as such.
IF HEARTS WERE A SEXUAL POSTION,THEY'D BE THE MISSIONARY,ONCE A MONTH,TWICE ON BIRTHDAYS.
HIBS ON THE OTHER HAND,WOULD BE WHATEVER THEY CALL THE
IMPOSSIBLE,ONLY- IN - THE-MOVIES ROUTINE WHERE THE WOMEN
LOCKS HER LEGS ROUND THE MAN'S WAIST WHILE HE STANDS,SUPPORTING HER BACK WITH HAND,CARESSING HER CHEEK WITH THE OTHER,LOOKING COMPLETELY HEROIC.
Slowly the author starts to warm to some of the Hearts fans but always worries
HAMPSHIRE DAVE
New member
While up in Edinburgh last weekend to see my Scottish team,Hibs .
Bought HEARTFELT:By Adian Smith.
Smith is a journalist but also a life long Hibs fan.
His editor at the Scotsman newspaper suggested he right a book about watching football in Edinburgh.
THE PUNCH LINE BEING,THAT HE HAD TO WATCH HIBS RIVALS HEARTS FOR A SEASON!!
Smith describes his view of the differences between the clubs &
the supporters.
In one wonderful paragraph he describes the clubs as such.
IF HEARTS WERE A SEXUAL POSTION,THEY'D BE THE MISSIONARY,ONCE A MONTH,TWICE ON BIRTHDAYS.
HIBS ON THE OTHER HAND,WOULD BE WHATEVER THEY CALL THE
IMPOSSIBLE,ONLY- IN - THE-MOVIES ROUTINE WHERE THE WOMEN
LOCKS HER LEGS ROUND THE MAN'S WAIST WHILE HE STANDS,SUPPORTING HER BACK WITH HAND,CARESSING HER CHEEK WITH THE OTHER,LOOKING COMPLETELY HEROIC.
Slowly the author starts to warm to some of the Hearts fans but always worries he may be recognized by some idiot who wants to
give him a good kicking.
He meets two old school pals from 30 years ago and goes to some away games with them.
HAMPSHIRE DAVE
Bought HEARTFELT:By Adian Smith.
Smith is a journalist but also a life long Hibs fan.
His editor at the Scotsman newspaper suggested he right a book about watching football in Edinburgh.
THE PUNCH LINE BEING,THAT HE HAD TO WATCH HIBS RIVALS HEARTS FOR A SEASON!!
Smith describes his view of the differences between the clubs &
the supporters.
In one wonderful paragraph he describes the clubs as such.
IF HEARTS WERE A SEXUAL POSTION,THEY'D BE THE MISSIONARY,ONCE A MONTH,TWICE ON BIRTHDAYS.
HIBS ON THE OTHER HAND,WOULD BE WHATEVER THEY CALL THE
IMPOSSIBLE,ONLY- IN - THE-MOVIES ROUTINE WHERE THE WOMEN
LOCKS HER LEGS ROUND THE MAN'S WAIST WHILE HE STANDS,SUPPORTING HER BACK WITH HAND,CARESSING HER CHEEK WITH THE OTHER,LOOKING COMPLETELY HEROIC.
Slowly the author starts to warm to some of the Hearts fans but always worries he may be recognized by some idiot who wants to
give him a good kicking.
He meets two old school pals from 30 years ago and goes to some away games with them.
HAMPSHIRE DAVE
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 72,404
Hiney said:
Seconded! Given total access when he wouldn't get within a mile of the dressing-room for the press officers and agents and wizards of spin nowadays. Hunter Davies was a great writer too, for the Sunday Times if memory serves. Well worth hunting down.
portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
- 17,794
Yep, this is a must read, very moving. And what do you mean "even if it wasn't true?"...... It's Non-Fiction?pevenseagull said:
thedonkeycentrehalf
Moved back to wear the gloves (again)
- Jul 7, 2003
- 9,364
Agree with the sentiments about Dynamo. It's a very good book to read.
Also, the Gary Imlach book has had very good reviews and I plan to pick this up soon myself.
Also, the Gary Imlach book has had very good reviews and I plan to pick this up soon myself.
Kent Seagull
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Withdean Wanderer said:
I've got both, bloody good reading and insight into the game at lower league teams.
I quite enjoyed Stan Collymores autobiography, from being on the bench at the Goldstone, right upto some cadbury's chocolate fingers with Kirsty Gallagher 
Forgot to add, if you dont like John Gregory this is the book for you
Albion Dan
Banned
Gullhanger by Mike Ward, if you want some fuel for your open fire!!! 
The Wookiee
Back From The Dead
Although I find football hooligan books load full of absolute nonsense, this one is a very good read.
http://www.achillesheel.freeuk.com/br13_06.html
http://www.achillesheel.freeuk.com/br13_06.html
Thimble Keegan
Remy LeBeau
The Wookiee said:
I read that book and enjoyed it. Rather interesting when his research sees him meet a very young Nick Griffin. Nick, is just starting out in his career with the BNP and is very eager to impress it's leaders.
Albion & England forever.
Thimble Keegan
Worthing BHA