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Another vote for A Season With Verona by Tim Parks.
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Whats the best FOOTBALL book you have ever read ?
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Tom Bombadil
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Many of my favourites already mentioned, but I'll add Futebol -The Brazilian Way of Life by Alex Belios which i enjoyed.
- Jul 7, 2003
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Many of the ones already mentioned (the Verona one, Gary Imlach, the Damned United, Michael Calvin, the one about how Qatar bought the World Cup by the two Times journalists).
Also enjoyed reading Andrew Jennings various exposés of FIFA- his writing style can sometimes come across as a little ranty, but it's nonetheless funny to read.
That Ben Smith book- if he's one of our coaches, that would explain its otherwise mysterious presence in the club shop. I wondered about that. Personally, I though the subject matter was OK, it was occasionally interesting to read about Steve Evans' methods, but I thought the writing style was appalling. It looked really badly edited, and felt like every other sentence ended with unnecessary exclamation marks, as though it had been written for kids.
Each to their own, I guess
Also enjoyed reading Andrew Jennings various exposés of FIFA- his writing style can sometimes come across as a little ranty, but it's nonetheless funny to read.
That Ben Smith book- if he's one of our coaches, that would explain its otherwise mysterious presence in the club shop. I wondered about that. Personally, I though the subject matter was OK, it was occasionally interesting to read about Steve Evans' methods, but I thought the writing style was appalling. It looked really badly edited, and felt like every other sentence ended with unnecessary exclamation marks, as though it had been written for kids.
Each to their own, I guess
Dont know if these have been mentioned, but books ive read on holidays
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/009949955X/ref=pd_sim_14_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=89WZ0HCT42SPXP1D9R9N
Paul McGrath's book, how he managed to play with all that booze in him is rather incredible
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pointless-Jeff-Connor/dp/0755313534
A man follows east stirling round for the year
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/009949955X/ref=pd_sim_14_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=89WZ0HCT42SPXP1D9R9N
Paul McGrath's book, how he managed to play with all that booze in him is rather incredible
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pointless-Jeff-Connor/dp/0755313534
A man follows east stirling round for the year
Napier's Knee
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Another vote for the Tim Parks Verona book. The quarterly magazine/journal The Blizzard is also a very good read
This thread has made me come over all EVANGELICAL, regarding Andy Dougan's book - Dynamo: Defending the honour of Kiev.
Seriously, it is an astonishing book. The only book in my life that I've read more than once*, and currently on Amazon for £0.01 (and £3 postage). I DEMAND that anyone who has not read it, seeks it out and does so. If you don't like it, I will personally refund you the cost (postage excluded)
Blurb:
*discounting a couple of 'books' that I had stashed away in my early teenage years, that I *ahem* read a few times
Seriously, it is an astonishing book. The only book in my life that I've read more than once*, and currently on Amazon for £0.01 (and £3 postage). I DEMAND that anyone who has not read it, seeks it out and does so. If you don't like it, I will personally refund you the cost (postage excluded)
Blurb:
*discounting a couple of 'books' that I had stashed away in my early teenage years, that I *ahem* read a few times
pearl
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think I may get my friend that - thanks
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Not just because of the local interest in the subject matter, Alan Mullery's autobiography is a good read.
Then there's always this peach. Not sure how to describe it, so I'll leave it to this review...
http://www.wsc.co.uk/the-archive/42-Media/145-no-love-no-joy
Then there's always this peach. Not sure how to describe it, so I'll leave it to this review...
http://www.wsc.co.uk/the-archive/42-Media/145-no-love-no-joy
I heard you on Today. Nice to have a Brighton fan on who wasn't [MENTION=31]El Presidente[/MENTION]
Book sounded really interesting and the new edition is now on order!
Cheeky Monkey
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Dick Tight writes self help book for yuppie flu sufferers - who knew?
This thread certainly reflects the general 40-something demographic of NSC, with all the usual suspects - All Played Out, The Glory Game, Left Foot Forward, The Far Corner, Amongst the Thugs - has anyone actually picked up a football book since 1989?
Spencer Vignes
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Thanks for your earlier praise Guinness. And thank you for ordering yourself a copy. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Regarding Humphrys, I was partly expecting his traditional grilling. But no! He couldn't have been more encouraging. Maybe it was because I was doing the interview down the line from the BBC studios in Cardiff, where I now live.....and he's originally from! A possible case of looking after your own? Still, I'm not complaining.
As I said, try and catch that BBC Radio Wales 'Lost In France' documentary on their i-player. It's only half-an-hour long, but moving as heck.
Regarding Humphrys, I was partly expecting his traditional grilling. But no! He couldn't have been more encouraging. Maybe it was because I was doing the interview down the line from the BBC studios in Cardiff, where I now live.....and he's originally from! A possible case of looking after your own? Still, I'm not complaining.
As I said, try and catch that BBC Radio Wales 'Lost In France' documentary on their i-player. It's only half-an-hour long, but moving as heck.
SeagullinExile
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i was there too - Terrifying at times, but the best football experience i have ever had. Brilliant times
I heard you on Today. Nice to have a Brighton fan on who wasn't [MENTION=31]El Presidente[/MENTION]
I've been on Today too - but I didn't talk as authoritatively as El Pres
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eastlondonseagull
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Brownstuff
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So long ago I read it but loved Fever Pitch and probably tops the list
Season with Verona not far behind
Best autobiographies read were by Terry Venables and Jack Charlton who both had interesting lives
For nostalgia Albion by John Vinnicombe
Liked Cascarinos book and Tony Adams Addicted
Never read books by the wallies who have ghost written books whilst they are still playing and who have won f all for their country like messrs cole,ferdinand and gerrard etc
Brilliant Orange and Zlatan are also good reads that spring to mind
Although not especially a great book best title is Taking Le Tiss as that was what the football genius did to all the football peasants running around him
Season with Verona not far behind
Best autobiographies read were by Terry Venables and Jack Charlton who both had interesting lives
For nostalgia Albion by John Vinnicombe
Liked Cascarinos book and Tony Adams Addicted
Never read books by the wallies who have ghost written books whilst they are still playing and who have won f all for their country like messrs cole,ferdinand and gerrard etc
Brilliant Orange and Zlatan are also good reads that spring to mind
Although not especially a great book best title is Taking Le Tiss as that was what the football genius did to all the football peasants running around him
joeinbrighton
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I just mentioned a contender on the Martin Ling thread - "Living on the Volcano" by Michael Calvin.
Quite a few contenders but I would say Duncan Hamilton's biography of Brian Clough called "As Long As You Don't Kiss Me" takes some beating. "The Italian Job" by messrs Marcotti and Vialli and Stuart Roach's book on Steve Coppell, "On a Wing and a Prayer" are both excellent reads too.
Quite a few contenders but I would say Duncan Hamilton's biography of Brian Clough called "As Long As You Don't Kiss Me" takes some beating. "The Italian Job" by messrs Marcotti and Vialli and Stuart Roach's book on Steve Coppell, "On a Wing and a Prayer" are both excellent reads too.
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fcportaloo
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- Nov 1, 2009
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This
What he said - but Bobby Charltons autobiography comes close - and Paul Mersons too