[Albion] New Seagulls book- looks interesting?

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jabba

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Jul 15, 2009

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York

• Nov 19, 2021

• #1

New book in club shop. Looks like a good Christmas present?

"Reflecting on the Seagulls' rich history, this official publication focuses on 60 key moments that have helped shape the great club that is Brighton & Hove Albion FC

A collection of memorable games, goals, players and appointments. 60 seconds that shaped the Seagulls' charts the ups and downs of the club both on and off th field, and will hopsefully (sic), bring some fond memories and emotions flooding back."

https://shop.brightonandhovealbion....2713_60-seconds-that-shaped-the-seagulls.html

 

Superphil

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In a pile of football shirts

• Nov 19, 2021

• #2

Meh

 

Comrade Sam

Comrade Sam

Jan 31, 2013

1,587

Walthamstow

• Nov 19, 2021

• #3

Currently reading 'Flicking Ward to Wembley.' I think it was written for Brighton fans of my exact age. Man it's a roller coaster. Whilst the last book I read was Howard Zinn's 'A People's History of the United States'. Even the plight of the native Americans, the civil war, civil rights and the Vietnam war could not prepare me for the swings in historic fortunes. Without giving any spoilers, by page 3 Peter Ward has returned to the Albion and the Jam have split up!

 

studio150

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Jul 30, 2011

29,636

On the Border

• Nov 19, 2021

• #4

Waiting for the delayed Where Seagulls Soar

 

Dick Swiveller

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• Nov 20, 2021

• #5

jabba said:

New book in club shop. Looks like a good Christmas present?

"Reflecting on the Seagulls' rich history, this official publication focuses on 60 key moments that have helped shape the great club that is Brighton & Hove Albion FC

A collection of memorable games, goals, players and appointments. 60 seconds that shaped the Seagulls' charts the ups and downs of the club both on and off th field, and will hopsefully (sic), bring some fond memories and emotions flooding back."

https://shop.brightonandhovealbion....2713_60-seconds-that-shaped-the-seagulls.html

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You missed another (sic) unless it was written by t'Yorkshireman. I really hope the book isn't by the person who did the description. Having said that, Albion books are like Pokemon for me - gotta catch 'em all.

 

Dick Swiveller

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Sep 9, 2011

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• Nov 20, 2021

• #6

Looks like you can also get it for Chelski

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Official-S...=60+seconds+that+shaped&qid=1637399001&sr=8-1

Or Ipswich

https://www.amazon.co.uk/60-Seconds...=60+seconds+that+shaped&qid=1637399029&sr=8-2

 

Dick Swiveller

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• Nov 20, 2021

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Thanks to this thread, I did a check on abebooks for Albion related books to see if there were any I had missed. Found a very overpriced book called The Ultimate Drop which is about clubs that dropped out the league in the 80s and 90s along with 3 escapes including us. Went to eBay and found it for £2.29 delivered. Looks like 2 left if anyone else fancies it. No idea if it is any good and I have got a feeling the seller is one someone was unhappy about on here recently so caveat emptor.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392155314995?epid=86229275&hash=item5b4e473b33:g:MUcAAOSwrkJe1qLq

 

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AndyrMuir

Andy Muir

May 3, 2010

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Steyning

• Nov 25, 2021

• #8

Book

Comrade Sam - would you mind if I use your quote on my website? - Andy (author)

 

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Danny Wilson Said

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Palookaville

• Nov 25, 2021

• #9

Looks like a formulaic waste of money. The same guy who is credited as writer also wrote the one about Ipswich.

Now if it was written by Spencer Vignes, Tim Carder or @NotAndyNaylor it might be worth reading. Or Simon Medhurst.

 

Comrade Sam

Comrade Sam

Jan 31, 2013

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Walthamstow

• Nov 25, 2021

• #10

AndyrMuir said:

Comrade Sam - would you mind if I use your quote on my website? - Andy (author)

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Please do. However, I think your target audience are me Zefarelli and half a dozen other posters! Decided today it should be sung by Levi Stubs.

 

Comrade Sam

Comrade Sam

Jan 31, 2013

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Walthamstow

• Nov 25, 2021

• #11

It was also nice to know I wasn't the only one that thought teenage school days were horrible. Although mine were spent at school in Steyning. I do love being a grown up!

 

Dick Swiveller

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Sep 9, 2011

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• Nov 25, 2021

• #12

Dick Swiveller said:

Thanks to this thread, I did a check on abebooks for Albion related books to see if there were any I had missed. Found a very overpriced book called The Ultimate Drop which is about clubs that dropped out the league in the 80s and 90s along with 3 escapes including us. Went to eBay and found it for £2.29 delivered. Looks like 2 left if anyone else fancies it. No idea if it is any good and I have got a feeling the seller is one someone was unhappy about on here recently so caveat emptor.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392155314995?epid=86229275&hash=item5b4e473b33:g:MUcAAOSwrkJe1qLq

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A quick update - this came today and a quick flick through shows the Albion chapter was written by Roy Chuter.

 

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AndyrMuir

Andy Muir

May 3, 2010

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Steyning

• Nov 25, 2021

• #13

Comrade Sam said:

Please do. However, I think your target audience are me Zefarelli and half a dozen other posters! Decided today it should be sung by Levi Stubs.

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yes I appreciate it’s a bit of a niche topic! Bugger finding an interested publisher. Selhurst publishing were particularly disinterested for some reason.
I live in Steyning and also worked at the school for a while. Nowhere near as brutal as my own schooldays. But then much fewer parkas and safety pins in the playgrounds these days. Still, at least we didn’t have to put up with Ed Sheeran in our day!

 

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