Football books

[Tangled up in Blue]

Top 10 books about football | David F Ross

From Barry Hines’s social realism to Nick Hornby’s account of all-consuming fandom, these are books about far more than sport

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Some good reads here.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

I am not surprised that Garry Nelson's books have not made the list. They are well written and interesting for those who prefer lower league real football and want a local context.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

I am not surprised that Garry Nelson's books have not made the list. They are well written and interesting for those who prefer lower league real football and want a local context.

Forgot about Left Foot Forward and Left foot in the Grave.Yes they deserve a place in this list.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Forgot about Left Foot Forward and Left foot in the Grave.Yes they deserve a place in this list.

Thanks mate, that is what I meant but my post is a tad ambiguous, they wouldn't be on the list as, like RCR, lower leagues aren't big sellers.
Top bloke Nels!

 

[Napster]

Cascarinos book is also interesting

 

[Chalky]

Anyone on here read Paul Sturrocks book?

 

[Rob Noxious]

Enjoyed Peter Reid's 'Everton Winter, Mexico Summer' from 1986. Also Baz Rathbone's 'The Smell Of Football' (2011). A good 'compilation' is 'My Favourite Year' - edited by Nick Hornby (1994).

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Anyone on here read Paul Sturrocks book?

Yeah a while back .There's just one chapter on us but it's an interesting read.Most of it focuses on his (great) playing days with Dundee +time at Plymouth etc.

Looked like it had been cobbled together a bit during his illness.

 

[GrumpyBlue]

Only A Game by Eamon Dunphy was a good read back in the day

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Only A Game by Eamon Dunphy was a good read back in the day

Agreed.

 

[Ricky Otto]

White Storm: The Story of Real Madrid: Amazon.co.uk: Ball, Phil: 9781840187632: Books

Buy White Storm: The Story of Real Madrid by Ball, Phil (ISBN: 9781840187632) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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The Greatest Footballer You Never Saw: The Robin Friday Story (Mainstream Sport): Amazon.co.uk: Hewitt, Paolo, McGuigan, Paul: 9781840181081: Books

Buy The Greatest Footballer You Never Saw: The Robin Friday Story (Mainstream Sport) New edition by Hewitt, Paolo, McGuigan, Paul (ISBN: 9781840181081) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Are probably my 2 favourites

 

[Ricey]

Michael Calvin’s books are excellent, surprised none of them are in that list.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

White Storm: The Story of Real Madrid: Amazon.co.uk: Ball, Phil: 9781840187632: Books

Buy White Storm: The Story of Real Madrid by Ball, Phil (ISBN: 9781840187632) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

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The Greatest Footballer You Never Saw: The Robin Friday Story (Mainstream Sport): Amazon.co.uk: Hewitt, Paolo, McGuigan, Paul: 9781840181081: Books

Buy The Greatest Footballer You Never Saw: The Robin Friday Story (Mainstream Sport) New edition by Hewitt, Paolo, McGuigan, Paul (ISBN: 9781840181081) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

Are probably my 2 favourites

Read the RF book and enjoyed it.Read Phil Ball's Morbo (The Story of Spanish Football) a while back and enjoyed that too but not the RM one.Incidentally, amate of mine in San Sebastian has met him .Nice bloke apparently.

 

[Floval Flyer]

The Greatest Footballer You Never Saw: The Robin Friday Story (Mainstream Sport): Amazon.co.uk: Hewitt, Paolo, McGuigan, Paul: 9781840181081: Books

Buy The Greatest Footballer You Never Saw: The Robin Friday Story (Mainstream Sport) New edition by Hewitt, Paolo, McGuigan, Paul (ISBN: 9781840181081) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

Are probably my 2 favourites

Good call!

I used to know a hard line Cardiff City fan (ex-Soul Crew member) who actually did see Robin Friday play and actually became friends with him due to socialising with him on many occasions. Apparently an incredible talent, but also a total addict, and the drink and drugs got the better of him. Used to regularly go out on the p1ss with fans and worse.

Good book too