A Football Odyssey 2: For the Fans By the Fans
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| By Alexandrou, Alex, and Fenelon, Sean (editors). With Chapters by twelve supporters. |
| ISBN 1849211140 |
| Paperback 210 pages |
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| Published 15 September 2011 |
| UK Price £14.95 Order from amazon.co.uk |
| US Price $25.00 Order from amazon.com |
Arsenal by Gary Sheffield; Bath City by Gerry Dolan; Brentford by Emma Parry; Dunstable Town by Paul Harris; Hartlepool United by Denis Pickett; Ipswich Town by Peter Simkins; Liverpool by Tony Wailey; Montrose by Graham Douglas; Perth Glory by Alex Alexandrou; Port Vale by John M. Bourne; Queens Park Rangers by Alf Mellström with Caj Hjelm; Sheffield United by Jack Simpson. It’s not about the glory of winning trophies but about being a football fan. It’s capturing both the joy and suffering that comes from being a Bee or a Valiant, knowing that — season after season — there will be little chance of a winning a championship, promotion or cup success. It’s not knowing whether your non-league club will continue in existence. It’s becoming a political agitator trying to save your club. There are trips down memory lane and journeys from childhood to adulthood and the impact football has on such a transition. From Dunstable to Montrose — and many points between — this is a book that is truly of the fans, for the fans and, most importantly, by the fans. A different slant on football writing, addressing the game through the eyes of ordinary football supporters from all walks of life, young and old. |
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