New SUFC book...

[Welly7]

Hi

I've just finished writing a book about the historic 1990/91 season. I've been working on it for almost two years and thoroughly enjoyed doing it. Other than the official VHS video for it, there is little else in terms of recognition for what was a truly memorable campaign and it deserves some! It brought back so, so many memories from what remains my favourite season since I began supporting Southend in 1981.

'Who put the ball in the bury net..?' tells the full story of how Blues won promotion to the old Second Division with match reports, quotes, stats and some pictures that came from The Echo archive. Paul Clark has also very kindly wrote the foreword for it.

It is available to buy via myself or by the following link :

http://www.lulu.com/shop/mark-welli...ction_type_map=["og.likes"]&action_ref_map=[]

I hope that it stirs up as many happy memories for Southend fans as it did for me while I was writing it!

Up the Blues!

 

[BrettieAngell]

Nice one mate, would love to buy a copy but I'll have to wait until I get a job first!

 

[DTS]

Literally the greatest season ever. Sure I will get a copy.

 

[DoDTS]

Well done mate, I know how time consuming and exhausting it can be, but also know the tremendous enjoyment and sense of acheivement. I loved the resaerch and the writing hated the marketing.

Best of luck.

DoDtS

 

[leeblue]

Fathers day present x2 sorted.....as DTS said above the best season ever......

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Just ordered a copy.:thumbsup:

 

[Uncle Leo]

Fathers day present x2 sorted.....as DTS said above the best season ever......

You've got two dads?

 

[MK Shrimper]

You've got two dads?

It's the modern world mate.

 

[Uncle Leo]

It's the modern world mate.

 

[Dazzaref]

I'm sure my boy (dbailey3), will be ordering me a copy for Father's Day. Surely our greatest day ever. I was there at Gigg Lane with many good friends and family; and just 3 days before I joined the Army! The best memories for everyone who followed the Blues during that period.

 

[dbailey3]

Correct just ordered ;)

 

[Mick]

Paul Clark has also very kindly wrote the foreword for it.

.... oh dear, that doesn't augur well !

 

[Lord Football]

Missed one game that season, a home loss to Huddersfield. Many, many memories of drunken antics, running coaches and some rather strange northern towns.

 

[palexander]

.... oh dear, that doesn't augur well !

Why's that? He was a key player at the time and now a journalist? Who better to share some thoughts?

 

[fbm]

Why's that? He was a key player at the time and now a journalist? Who better to share some thoughts?

I don't think Micks comment was referring to Clark.

 

[Badgershrimp]

Well done on becoming an author. Just ordered my copy - well done:thumbsup:

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

. Paul Clark has also very kindly wrote the foreword for it.

.... oh dear, that doesn't augur well !

I don't think Micks comment was referring to Clark.

So what did he write in the preface? :winking:

 

[Tampa Blue]

3 copies just ordered to be delivered in Florida. 1 for me and 2 for my Southend Supporting Boss and his Dad. Very much looking forward to reliving the greatest day I have had watching Southend - and yes that does include the Chelsea, Man Utd matches etc

 

[Welly7]

3 copies just ordered to be delivered in Florida. 1 for me and 2 for my Southend Supporting Boss and his Dad. Very much looking forward to reliving the greatest day I have had watching Southend - and yes that does include the Chelsea, Man Utd matches etc

Thanks...hope it brings back some happy memories!

 

[Jam_Man]

Just had a look through the fixtures of that season, funny seeing the teams there, Swansea/Reading/Wigan/Birmingham/Stoke. All teams that have been in the Premiership or thereabouts since.

I still remember the Swansea game was the only home game I missed that year due to a friends 21st birthday at Tots.