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A different type of book, 05 Oct 2008
This is well worth a read by anyone who fears that their club is going down the pan.
Forget any preconceptions about the club or the alledged activities of the author as the main thrust of this book is how a club can be run into the ground and the motives behind such events from both sides of the fence.
This is a revealing and honest look at the Sam H years at Ninian Park and how so many people were drawn into a dream that almost became the ultimate nightmare for Cardiff supporters.
I would recomend this book highly if only because it departs from the normal supporters tales.
An interesting read of my Football club, 21 Sep 2008
Well done to all who contributed to this effort,it gives an insight into how our club was being run by Sam.Thanks for letting us ordinary fans inside the rooms of Ninian Park.
Dreams, 07 Aug 2008
For anyone with even a remote interest in Cardiff City football club, Sam Hammam, or even the machinations of club-level football politics in general, this book is compulsory reading.
As a Cardiff City fan it came as no great surprise that the book was interesting. What did surprise me was that it is also entertaining. It is well-structured and well-written. I don't mean well-written in the purist sense - a masterpiece in English literature it certainly ain't. But that's the point - it is a book written by fans in the style of the contributor, which makes it all the more compelling as a story told straight from the heart.
As far as a wider audience is concerned, there may not be enough of interest here to attract those beyond the group mentioned in my introduction (I'll pass it on to one and get back to you!). I suspect it may come across as too parochial.
Also, for those that may have been put off by any perceived 'baggage' surrounding the book (hinted at by the headhunters tag and the ill-chosen cover) I suspect that reading the book may do more to confirm their misgivings than to allay them.
But, taking the book purely for what it is, I would consider this a very worthwhile project which certainly exceeded my expectations.
Joff , 28 Jul 2008
I fantastic read about issues that go on within a professional football club in the U.K.
A must for any sports fan, as the contents cover a wide range of topics.
geokillie, 19 Jul 2008
great book for anyone whos club has had the same plight as cardiff,from the bitter boardroom who were quite happy to
run down a proud club with tradition, to the white knight who promised so much
the previous review states that its essential for any cardiff fans but to be honest its about every team outside the premiership or in my case kilmarnock fc
anybody who reads this book will nod in agreement to the same problems your own club has went through.
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Customer Reviews
A different type of book, 05 Oct 2008
This is well worth a read by anyone who fears that their club is going down the pan.
Forget any preconceptions about the club or the alledged activities of the author as the main thrust of this book is how a club can be run into the ground and the motives behind such events from both sides of the fence.
This is a revealing and honest look at the Sam H years at Ninian Park and how so many people were drawn into a dream that almost became the ultimate nightmare for Cardiff supporters.
I would recomend this book highly if only because it departs from the normal supporters tales.
An interesting read of my Football club, 21 Sep 2008
Well done to all who contributed to this effort,it gives an insight into how our club was being run by Sam.Thanks for letting us ordinary fans inside the rooms of Ninian Park.
Dreams, 07 Aug 2008
For anyone with even a remote interest in Cardiff City football club, Sam Hammam, or even the machinations of club-level football politics in general, this book is compulsory reading.
As a Cardiff City fan it came as no great surprise that the book was interesting. What did surprise me was that it is also entertaining. It is well-structured and well-written. I don't mean well-written in the purist sense - a masterpiece in English literature it certainly ain't. But that's the point - it is a book written by fans in the style of the contributor, which makes it all the more compelling as a story told straight from the heart.
As far as a wider audience is concerned, there may not be enough of interest here to attract those beyond the group mentioned in my introduction (I'll pass it on to one and get back to you!). I suspect it may come across as too parochial.
Also, for those that may have been put off by any perceived 'baggage' surrounding the book (hinted at by the headhunters tag and the ill-chosen cover) I suspect that reading the book may do more to confirm their misgivings than to allay them.
But, taking the book purely for what it is, I would consider this a very worthwhile project which certainly exceeded my expectations.
Joff , 28 Jul 2008
I fantastic read about issues that go on within a professional football club in the U.K.
A must for any sports fan, as the contents cover a wide range of topics.
geokillie, 19 Jul 2008
great book for anyone whos club has had the same plight as cardiff,from the bitter boardroom who were quite happy to
run down a proud club with tradition, to the white knight who promised so much
the previous review states that its essential for any cardiff fans but to be honest its about every team outside the premiership or in my case kilmarnock fc
anybody who reads this book will nod in agreement to the same problems your own club has went through.
A very entertaining journey, 15 Dec 2008
The 2007-2008 FA Cup was a really odd competition. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea had been elimated by the end of the quarter finals and the last four were the motliest of crews - Barnsley, WBA, Cardiff City and Portsmouth.
Whilst this would have upset the supporters the big four - who seem to believe that winning everything going is their divine right - this made the competition one of the most memorable for years. It also helped make 'The Road to Wembley' a very entertaining book.
The author, John Stoneman decided that, starting with Wembley FC in the very first premilinary round, he would follow the winner of each match to the Final at Wembley. This is where Stoneman was lucky; his stories of matches contested by teams from places like Sturruck, Hythe, Ware, Great Wakering and to a lesser degree Southend and Barnsley are infinitely more interesting than they would be if the matches were being competed by teams like Liverpool or Manchester United.
I'm sick and tired of reading about teams with overpaid players and over inflated ego's. Proper football is still being played on small pitches all over the country by people who play for the love of the game rather than the love of the pound. The greatest strength of this book is its best pages are, for a change, about them.
An excellent book that helps remind us about the true roots of English football.
A real fan's perspective - fantastic, 08 Dec 2008
This was a really enjoyable read, invoking a lot of memories from my own childhood and own experiences going to various grounds around the country. John's observations are on the money and really get you pitch side with him. I enjoyed it and am sure that any football player or fan - from grassroots upwards - would do too.
A must.., 29 Nov 2008
Fantastic, loved it, if you've a passion for the beautiful game you'll completely relate to it!
A glory, glory tale, 03 Nov 2008
I really enjoyed this. John Stoneman takes us from the depths of lower league football to the pinnacle of Wembley, not on an expense account from a Fleet Street newspaper, but out of his own pocket - all the time having to sweat on his ability to get ticket for the next FA Cup round - and get clearance from the missus. On his journey he once again realises why he fell in love with football in the first place. A genuinely funny and at times moving rite of passage, it really is a must for anyone who is fed up with the superstar top flight and yearns for a time when football was a simpler, more romantic game.
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Customer Reviews
A different type of book, 05 Oct 2008
This is well worth a read by anyone who fears that their club is going down the pan.
Forget any preconceptions about the club or the alledged activities of the author as the main thrust of this book is how a club can be run into the ground and the motives behind such events from both sides of the fence.
This is a revealing and honest look at the Sam H years at Ninian Park and how so many people were drawn into a dream that almost became the ultimate nightmare for Cardiff supporters.
I would recomend this book highly if only because it departs from the normal supporters tales.
An interesting read of my Football club, 21 Sep 2008
Well done to all who contributed to this effort,it gives an insight into how our club was being run by Sam.Thanks for letting us ordinary fans inside the rooms of Ninian Park.
Dreams, 07 Aug 2008
For anyone with even a remote interest in Cardiff City football club, Sam Hammam, or even the machinations of club-level football politics in general, this book is compulsory reading.
As a Cardiff City fan it came as no great surprise that the book was interesting. What did surprise me was that it is also entertaining. It is well-structured and well-written. I don't mean well-written in the purist sense - a masterpiece in English literature it certainly ain't. But that's the point - it is a book written by fans in the style of the contributor, which makes it all the more compelling as a story told straight from the heart.
As far as a wider audience is concerned, there may not be enough of interest here to attract those beyond the group mentioned in my introduction (I'll pass it on to one and get back to you!). I suspect it may come across as too parochial.
Also, for those that may have been put off by any perceived 'baggage' surrounding the book (hinted at by the headhunters tag and the ill-chosen cover) I suspect that reading the book may do more to confirm their misgivings than to allay them.
But, taking the book purely for what it is, I would consider this a very worthwhile project which certainly exceeded my expectations.
Joff , 28 Jul 2008
I fantastic read about issues that go on within a professional football club in the U.K.
A must for any sports fan, as the contents cover a wide range of topics.
geokillie, 19 Jul 2008
great book for anyone whos club has had the same plight as cardiff,from the bitter boardroom who were quite happy to
run down a proud club with tradition, to the white knight who promised so much
the previous review states that its essential for any cardiff fans but to be honest its about every team outside the premiership or in my case kilmarnock fc
anybody who reads this book will nod in agreement to the same problems your own club has went through.
A very entertaining journey, 15 Dec 2008
The 2007-2008 FA Cup was a really odd competition. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea had been elimated by the end of the quarter finals and the last four were the motliest of crews - Barnsley, WBA, Cardiff City and Portsmouth.
Whilst this would have upset the supporters the big four - who seem to believe that winning everything going is their divine right - this made the competition one of the most memorable for years. It also helped make 'The Road to Wembley' a very entertaining book.
The author, John Stoneman decided that, starting with Wembley FC in the very first premilinary round, he would follow the winner of each match to the Final at Wembley. This is where Stoneman was lucky; his stories of matches contested by teams from places like Sturruck, Hythe, Ware, Great Wakering and to a lesser degree Southend and Barnsley are infinitely more interesting than they would be if the matches were being competed by teams like Liverpool or Manchester United.
I'm sick and tired of reading about teams with overpaid players and over inflated ego's. Proper football is still being played on small pitches all over the country by people who play for the love of the game rather than the love of the pound. The greatest strength of this book is its best pages are, for a change, about them.
An excellent book that helps remind us about the true roots of English football.
A real fan's perspective - fantastic, 08 Dec 2008
This was a really enjoyable read, invoking a lot of memories from my own childhood and own experiences going to various grounds around the country. John's observations are on the money and really get you pitch side with him. I enjoyed it and am sure that any football player or fan - from grassroots upwards - would do too.
A must.., 29 Nov 2008
Fantastic, loved it, if you've a passion for the beautiful game you'll completely relate to it!
A glory, glory tale, 03 Nov 2008
I really enjoyed this. John Stoneman takes us from the depths of lower league football to the pinnacle of Wembley, not on an expense account from a Fleet Street newspaper, but out of his own pocket - all the time having to sweat on his ability to get ticket for the next FA Cup round - and get clearance from the missus. On his journey he once again realises why he fell in love with football in the first place. A genuinely funny and at times moving rite of passage, it really is a must for anyone who is fed up with the superstar top flight and yearns for a time when football was a simpler, more romantic game.
Best football book i've ever read!, 03 Oct 2006
I now look out for Liechtenstein scores every game, I have my Liectensteing shirt, and my Liechtenstein pennant!
I have Harry Zech's autograph!
Great read.
But they lost every game!!!, 23 Jul 2006
A very funny book about Liechtenstein's 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign as seen through an English journalist's eyes. For some odd reason he decided to follow their home away and games on the back of a travel book on Liechtenstein bought in a second hand bookstore. His story combines the background of the country, its people and its fledgling football team.
The most strking thing is the strageness of living in a country with only 35,000 inhabitants, and how this permeats their personality. Especially the fact that it is all ran a by a bloke that lives in the big house on the top of the hill.
By the end, I was hoping the team would get a result against someone, or even just score a goal. They didn't, but that's football for you.
Superb, 10 Feb 2006
This is a wonderfully written book about the small country of Liechtenstein and their football team. Great stories, wonderful imagery, well written...it's the perfect book to read on a journey. Brilliant!
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Customer Reviews
A different type of book, 05 Oct 2008
This is well worth a read by anyone who fears that their club is going down the pan.
Forget any preconceptions about the club or the alledged activities of the author as the main thrust of this book is how a club can be run into the ground and the motives behind such events from both sides of the fence.
This is a revealing and honest look at the Sam H years at Ninian Park and how so many people were drawn into a dream that almost became the ultimate nightmare for Cardiff supporters.
I would recomend this book highly if only because it departs from the normal supporters tales.
An interesting read of my Football club, 21 Sep 2008
Well done to all who contributed to this effort,it gives an insight into how our club was being run by Sam.Thanks for letting us ordinary fans inside the rooms of Ninian Park.
Dreams, 07 Aug 2008
For anyone with even a remote interest in Cardiff City football club, Sam Hammam, or even the machinations of club-level football politics in general, this book is compulsory reading.
As a Cardiff City fan it came as no great surprise that the book was interesting. What did surprise me was that it is also entertaining. It is well-structured and well-written. I don't mean well-written in the purist sense - a masterpiece in English literature it certainly ain't. But that's the point - it is a book written by fans in the style of the contributor, which makes it all the more compelling as a story told straight from the heart.
As far as a wider audience is concerned, there may not be enough of interest here to attract those beyond the group mentioned in my introduction (I'll pass it on to one and get back to you!). I suspect it may come across as too parochial.
Also, for those that may have been put off by any perceived 'baggage' surrounding the book (hinted at by the headhunters tag and the ill-chosen cover) I suspect that reading the book may do more to confirm their misgivings than to allay them.
But, taking the book purely for what it is, I would consider this a very worthwhile project which certainly exceeded my expectations.
Joff , 28 Jul 2008
I fantastic read about issues that go on within a professional football club in the U.K.
A must for any sports fan, as the contents cover a wide range of topics.
geokillie, 19 Jul 2008
great book for anyone whos club has had the same plight as cardiff,from the bitter boardroom who were quite happy to
run down a proud club with tradition, to the white knight who promised so much
the previous review states that its essential for any cardiff fans but to be honest its about every team outside the premiership or in my case kilmarnock fc
anybody who reads this book will nod in agreement to the same problems your own club has went through.
A very entertaining journey, 15 Dec 2008
The 2007-2008 FA Cup was a really odd competition. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea had been elimated by the end of the quarter finals and the last four were the motliest of crews - Barnsley, WBA, Cardiff City and Portsmouth.
Whilst this would have upset the supporters the big four - who seem to believe that winning everything going is their divine right - this made the competition one of the most memorable for years. It also helped make 'The Road to Wembley' a very entertaining book.
The author, John Stoneman decided that, starting with Wembley FC in the very first premilinary round, he would follow the winner of each match to the Final at Wembley. This is where Stoneman was lucky; his stories of matches contested by teams from places like Sturruck, Hythe, Ware, Great Wakering and to a lesser degree Southend and Barnsley are infinitely more interesting than they would be if the matches were being competed by teams like Liverpool or Manchester United.
I'm sick and tired of reading about teams with overpaid players and over inflated ego's. Proper football is still being played on small pitches all over the country by people who play for the love of the game rather than the love of the pound. The greatest strength of this book is its best pages are, for a change, about them.
An excellent book that helps remind us about the true roots of English football.
A real fan's perspective - fantastic, 08 Dec 2008
This was a really enjoyable read, invoking a lot of memories from my own childhood and own experiences going to various grounds around the country. John's observations are on the money and really get you pitch side with him. I enjoyed it and am sure that any football player or fan - from grassroots upwards - would do too.
A must.., 29 Nov 2008
Fantastic, loved it, if you've a passion for the beautiful game you'll completely relate to it!
A glory, glory tale, 03 Nov 2008
I really enjoyed this. John Stoneman takes us from the depths of lower league football to the pinnacle of Wembley, not on an expense account from a Fleet Street newspaper, but out of his own pocket - all the time having to sweat on his ability to get ticket for the next FA Cup round - and get clearance from the missus. On his journey he once again realises why he fell in love with football in the first place. A genuinely funny and at times moving rite of passage, it really is a must for anyone who is fed up with the superstar top flight and yearns for a time when football was a simpler, more romantic game.
Best football book i've ever read!, 03 Oct 2006
I now look out for Liechtenstein scores every game, I have my Liectensteing shirt, and my Liechtenstein pennant!
I have Harry Zech's autograph!
Great read.
But they lost every game!!!, 23 Jul 2006
A very funny book about Liechtenstein's 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign as seen through an English journalist's eyes. For some odd reason he decided to follow their home away and games on the back of a travel book on Liechtenstein bought in a second hand bookstore. His story combines the background of the country, its people and its fledgling football team.
The most strking thing is the strageness of living in a country with only 35,000 inhabitants, and how this permeats their personality. Especially the fact that it is all ran a by a bloke that lives in the big house on the top of the hill.
By the end, I was hoping the team would get a result against someone, or even just score a goal. They didn't, but that's football for you.
Superb, 10 Feb 2006
This is a wonderfully written book about the small country of Liechtenstein and their football team. Great stories, wonderful imagery, well written...it's the perfect book to read on a journey. Brilliant!
A good read, 04 Feb 2008
Interesting read from this well known freelance journalist
It is good to see some of the views he shares on Five Live committed to paper
Look forward to seeing a follow-up book
Excellent read, 09 Oct 2006
Very good book. Well written. Full of interesting facts, observations and opinions not just about football and the nature of the Champions League, but also about various European countries, cities and their sporting cultures. Would recommend it to anyone with an interest in football, European sport or Europe generally.
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Customer Reviews
A different type of book, 05 Oct 2008
This is well worth a read by anyone who fears that their club is going down the pan.
Forget any preconceptions about the club or the alledged activities of the author as the main thrust of this book is how a club can be run into the ground and the motives behind such events from both sides of the fence.
This is a revealing and honest look at the Sam H years at Ninian Park and how so many people were drawn into a dream that almost became the ultimate nightmare for Cardiff supporters.
I would recomend this book highly if only because it departs from the normal supporters tales. An interesting read of my Football club, 21 Sep 2008
Well done to all who contributed to this effort,it gives an insight into how our club was being run by Sam.Thanks for letting us ordinary fans inside the rooms of Ninian Park.
Dreams, 07 Aug 2008
For anyone with even a remote interest in Cardiff City football club, Sam Hammam, or even the machinations of club-level football politics in general, this book is compulsory reading.
As a Cardiff City fan it came as no great surprise that the book was interesting. What did surprise me was that it is also entertaining. It is well-structured and well-written. I don't mean well-written in the purist sense - a masterpiece in English literature it certainly ain't. But that's the point - it is a book written by fans in the style of the contributor, which makes it all the more compelling as a story told straight from the heart.
As far as a wider audience is concerned, there may not be enough of interest here to attract those beyond the group mentioned in my introduction (I'll pass it on to one and get back to you!). I suspect it may come across as too parochial.
Also, for those that may have been put off by any perceived 'baggage' surrounding the book (hinted at by the headhunters tag and the ill-chosen cover) I suspect that reading the book may do more to confirm their misgivings than to allay them.
But, taking the book purely for what it is, I would consider this a very worthwhile project which certainly exceeded my expectations.
Joff , 28 Jul 2008
I fantastic read about issues that go on within a professional football club in the U.K.
A must for any sports fan, as the contents cover a wide range of topics. geokillie, 19 Jul 2008
great book for anyone whos club has had the same plight as cardiff,from the bitter boardroom who were quite happy to
run down a proud club with tradition, to the white knight who promised so much
the previous review states that its essential for any cardiff fans but to be honest its about every team outside the premiership or in my case kilmarnock fc
anybody who reads this book will nod in agreement to the same problems your own club has went through.
A very entertaining journey, 15 Dec 2008
The 2007-2008 FA Cup was a really odd competition. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea had been elimated by the end of the quarter finals and the last four were the motliest of crews - Barnsley, WBA, Cardiff City and Portsmouth.
Whilst this would have upset the supporters the big four - who seem to believe that winning everything going is their divine right - this made the competition one of the most memorable for years. It also helped make 'The Road to Wembley' a very entertaining book.
The author, John Stoneman decided that, starting with Wembley FC in the very first premilinary round, he would follow the winner of each match to the Final at Wembley. This is where Stoneman was lucky; his stories of matches contested by teams from places like Sturruck, Hythe, Ware, Great Wakering and to a lesser degree Southend and Barnsley are infinitely more interesting than they would be if the matches were being competed by teams like Liverpool or Manchester United.
I'm sick and tired of reading about teams with overpaid players and over inflated ego's. Proper football is still being played on small pitches all over the country by people who play for the love of the game rather than the love of the pound. The greatest strength of this book is its best pages are, for a change, about them.
An excellent book that helps remind us about the true roots of English football.
A real fan's perspective - fantastic, 08 Dec 2008
This was a really enjoyable read, invoking a lot of memories from my own childhood and own experiences going to various grounds around the country. John's observations are on the money and really get you pitch side with him. I enjoyed it and am sure that any football player or fan - from grassroots upwards - would do too. A must.., 29 Nov 2008
Fantastic, loved it, if you've a passion for the beautiful game you'll completely relate to it! A glory, glory tale, 03 Nov 2008
I really enjoyed this. John Stoneman takes us from the depths of lower league football to the pinnacle of Wembley, not on an expense account from a Fleet Street newspaper, but out of his own pocket - all the time having to sweat on his ability to get ticket for the next FA Cup round - and get clearance from the missus. On his journey he once again realises why he fell in love with football in the first place. A genuinely funny and at times moving rite of passage, it really is a must for anyone who is fed up with the superstar top flight and yearns for a time when football was a simpler, more romantic game. Best football book i've ever read!, 03 Oct 2006
I now look out for Liechtenstein scores every game, I have my Liectensteing shirt, and my Liechtenstein pennant!
I have Harry Zech's autograph!
Great read. But they lost every game!!!, 23 Jul 2006
A very funny book about Liechtenstein's 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign as seen through an English journalist's eyes. For some odd reason he decided to follow their home away and games on the back of a travel book on Liechtenstein bought in a second hand bookstore. His story combines the background of the country, its people and its fledgling football team.
The most strking thing is the strageness of living in a country with only 35,000 inhabitants, and how this permeats their personality. Especially the fact that it is all ran a by a bloke that lives in the big house on the top of the hill.
By the end, I was hoping the team would get a result against someone, or even just score a goal. They didn't, but that's football for you.
Superb, 10 Feb 2006
This is a wonderfully written book about the small country of Liechtenstein and their football team. Great stories, wonderful imagery, well written...it's the perfect book to read on a journey. Brilliant! A good read, 04 Feb 2008
Interesting read from this well known freelance journalist
It is good to see some of the views he shares on Five Live committed to paper
Look forward to seeing a follow-up book Excellent read, 09 Oct 2006
Very good book. Well written. Full of interesting facts, observations and opinions not just about football and the nature of the Champions League, but also about various European countries, cities and their sporting cultures. Would recommend it to anyone with an interest in football, European sport or Europe generally. Fitting tribute to LUFC's arguably best season, 12 Nov 2007
As a life-long Leeds fan living in the South of England, I would confirm that this is a must-read for any Leeds fan at a very reasonable price and a worthy record of, arguably, Leeds United's finest season in the early 1970s. The text details very fully the season's story, individual games and the players taking part. There are also many press articles and interview comments from Don Revie and the Leeds players at various stages through the season. Particularly welcome were details included about many non-televised games which played second fiddle to the great victories achieved over Man U and Southampton, for example the 6-1 home win over Forest (sorry, Forest fans!) and the 3-0 league home win against Arsenal. The text is admirably backed up by a generous collection of action photographs. Worth a 6-star rating and the book takes pride of place in my book collection. Boys of 72, 10 Jan 2006
This book is a must for any true leeds fan young or old. It follows the great Leeds Team of the 70s through the season of 1972, detailing most matches during their league and cup exploits. Great pictures and reports from managers, players and newspapers, once you start to read it it's hard to put down. Featuring games against Manchester United Leeds won 5-1 and the supreme 7-0 drubing of Southampton. I have got a signed version by Clarke, Reaney, Lorimer, Hunter and Jones. A great read for a long time fan.
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Customer Reviews
A different type of book, 05 Oct 2008
This is well worth a read by anyone who fears that their club is going down the pan.
Forget any preconceptions about the club or the alledged activities of the author as the main thrust of this book is how a club can be run into the ground and the motives behind such events from both sides of the fence.
This is a revealing and honest look at the Sam H years at Ninian Park and how so many people were drawn into a dream that almost became the ultimate nightmare for Cardiff supporters.
I would recomend this book highly if only because it departs from the normal supporters tales. An interesting read of my Football club, 21 Sep 2008
Well done to all who contributed to this effort,it gives an insight into how our club was being run by Sam.Thanks for letting us ordinary fans inside the rooms of Ninian Park.
Dreams, 07 Aug 2008
For anyone with even a remote interest in Cardiff City football club, Sam Hammam, or even the machinations of club-level football politics in general, this book is compulsory reading.
As a Cardiff City fan it came as no great surprise that the book was interesting. What did surprise me was that it is also entertaining. It is well-structured and well-written. I don't mean well-written in the purist sense - a masterpiece in English literature it certainly ain't. But that's the point - it is a book written by fans in the style of the contributor, which makes it all the more compelling as a story told straight from the heart.
As far as a wider audience is concerned, there may not be enough of interest here to attract those beyond the group mentioned in my introduction (I'll pass it on to one and get back to you!). I suspect it may come across as too parochial.
Also, for those that may have been put off by any perceived 'baggage' surrounding the book (hinted at by the headhunters tag and the ill-chosen cover) I suspect that reading the book may do more to confirm their misgivings than to allay them.
But, taking the book purely for what it is, I would consider this a very worthwhile project which certainly exceeded my expectations.
Joff , 28 Jul 2008
I fantastic read about issues that go on within a professional football club in the U.K.
A must for any sports fan, as the contents cover a wide range of topics. geokillie, 19 Jul 2008
great book for anyone whos club has had the same plight as cardiff,from the bitter boardroom who were quite happy to
run down a proud club with tradition, to the white knight who promised so much
the previous review states that its essential for any cardiff fans but to be honest its about every team outside the premiership or in my case kilmarnock fc
anybody who reads this book will nod in agreement to the same problems your own club has went through.
A very entertaining journey, 15 Dec 2008
The 2007-2008 FA Cup was a really odd competition. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea had been elimated by the end of the quarter finals and the last four were the motliest of crews - Barnsley, WBA, Cardiff City and Portsmouth.
Whilst this would have upset the supporters the big four - who seem to believe that winning everything going is their divine right - this made the competition one of the most memorable for years. It also helped make 'The Road to Wembley' a very entertaining book.
The author, John Stoneman decided that, starting with Wembley FC in the very first premilinary round, he would follow the winner of each match to the Final at Wembley. This is where Stoneman was lucky; his stories of matches contested by teams from places like Sturruck, Hythe, Ware, Great Wakering and to a lesser degree Southend and Barnsley are infinitely more interesting than they would be if the matches were being competed by teams like Liverpool or Manchester United.
I'm sick and tired of reading about teams with overpaid players and over inflated ego's. Proper football is still being played on small pitches all over the country by people who play for the love of the game rather than the love of the pound. The greatest strength of this book is its best pages are, for a change, about them.
An excellent book that helps remind us about the true roots of English football.
A real fan's perspective - fantastic, 08 Dec 2008
This was a really enjoyable read, invoking a lot of memories from my own childhood and own experiences going to various grounds around the country. John's observations are on the money and really get you pitch side with him. I enjoyed it and am sure that any football player or fan - from grassroots upwards - would do too. A must.., 29 Nov 2008
Fantastic, loved it, if you've a passion for the beautiful game you'll completely relate to it! A glory, glory tale, 03 Nov 2008
I really enjoyed this. John Stoneman takes us from the depths of lower league football to the pinnacle of Wembley, not on an expense account from a Fleet Street newspaper, but out of his own pocket - all the time having to sweat on his ability to get ticket for the next FA Cup round - and get clearance from the missus. On his journey he once again realises why he fell in love with football in the first place. A genuinely funny and at times moving rite of passage, it really is a must for anyone who is fed up with the superstar top flight and yearns for a time when football was a simpler, more romantic game. Best football book i've ever read!, 03 Oct 2006
I now look out for Liechtenstein scores every game, I have my Liectensteing shirt, and my Liechtenstein pennant!
I have Harry Zech's autograph!
Great read. But they lost every game!!!, 23 Jul 2006
A very funny book about Liechtenstein's 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign as seen through an English journalist's eyes. For some odd reason he decided to follow their home away and games on the back of a travel book on Liechtenstein bought in a second hand bookstore. His story combines the background of the country, its people and its fledgling football team.
The most strking thing is the strageness of living in a country with only 35,000 inhabitants, and how this permeats their personality. Especially the fact that it is all ran a by a bloke that lives in the big house on the top of the hill.
By the end, I was hoping the team would get a result against someone, or even just score a goal. They didn't, but that's football for you.
Superb, 10 Feb 2006
This is a wonderfully written book about the small country of Liechtenstein and their football team. Great stories, wonderful imagery, well written...it's the perfect book to read on a journey. Brilliant! A good read, 04 Feb 2008
Interesting read from this well known freelance journalist
It is good to see some of the views he shares on Five Live committed to paper
Look forward to seeing a follow-up book Excellent read, 09 Oct 2006
Very good book. Well written. Full of interesting facts, observations and opinions not just about football and the nature of the Champions League, but also about various European countries, cities and their sporting cultures. Would recommend it to anyone with an interest in football, European sport or Europe generally. Fitting tribute to LUFC's arguably best season, 12 Nov 2007
As a life-long Leeds fan living in the South of England, I would confirm that this is a must-read for any Leeds fan at a very reasonable price and a worthy record of, arguably, Leeds United's finest season in the early 1970s. The text details very fully the season's story, individual games and the players taking part. There are also many press articles and interview comments from Don Revie and the Leeds players at various stages through the season. Particularly welcome were details included about many non-televised games which played second fiddle to the great victories achieved over Man U and Southampton, for example the 6-1 home win over Forest (sorry, Forest fans!) and the 3-0 league home win against Arsenal. The text is admirably backed up by a generous collection of action photographs. Worth a 6-star rating and the book takes pride of place in my book collection. Boys of 72, 10 Jan 2006
This book is a must for any true leeds fan young or old. It follows the great Leeds Team of the 70s through the season of 1972, detailing most matches during their league and cup exploits. Great pictures and reports from managers, players and newspapers, once you start to read it it's hard to put down. Featuring games against Manchester United Leeds won 5-1 and the supreme 7-0 drubing of Southampton. I have got a signed version by Clarke, Reaney, Lorimer, Hunter and Jones. A great read for a long time fan.
So So, 10 Oct 2007
This may be the best of the few football stadium books on the market at the moment, and it is a good book information wise, however the quality of many of the photos let this book down not to mention a lack of research by the looks of things. The book is split into two sections, the German 2006 FIFA World Cup stadiums, the book having been published before the finals and also a second section which features a collection of the rest of Europe's finest stadiums. The first section is very good with recently taken photos, due to the recent construction of the German stadiums and the information on them is also top notch. However the second section although it featured lots of stadiums, a plus for me, the pictures are really quite poor for some of the clubs and look like they have been taken decades ago. For being published only last year, the book lacks a modern feel to it, and it's appearance and layout somewhat frustrates me. Saying this though, it is a good edition to any football fan's collection, but perhaps you should wait for the price to drop down a little before you purchase it yourself, if you are anywhere as near fussy as me.
Good section on German stadiums but overall disappointing, 18 Jul 2006
This is predominantly a photographic book with most of the photos either whole page or double spread printed on glossy paper. It is a large, hardback book that is split into 2 sections. Section 1 covers the 2006 German World Cup Stadiums with Section 2 covering other selected European stadiums.
Section 1 is by far the better of the 2 sections. Each World Cup stadium is allocated 6 pages with the first containing a brief description followed by 5 pages of photos. There are some excellent photos included in this section but there are also a few poor quality ones included as well.
Section 2 is very disappointing. Most stadiums have either 2 or 4 pages allocated with the first being a brief description of the stadium. The descriptions are nowhere near as informative as in Simon Inglis's excellent, if now out of date, "The Football Grounds of Europe" book and, therefore, this book should not be regarded as an up to date replacement. There is at least 1 full page photograph included for each stadium although in some photos this just shows action on the pitch with very little or even none of the stands even visable. Also many of the photos are taken during evening matches and suffer from floodlight glare with the stands in darkness. Although the photos used are generally disappointing there are a few very good photos to compensate but unfortunately not enough.
I have awarded 3 stars overall (4 stars for Section 1 and 2 stars for Section 2 ).
Excellent Stadium photos, 15 May 2006
It has been quite a while since a book featuring European Stadiums has been published, and at last this book fills that void.
This book features all the Germany 2006 world cup grounds, and all the best from other European leagues, including English and Scottish grounds.
If you are a fan of football grounds in general, then this book is a must have.
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A different type of book, 05 Oct 2008
This is well worth a read by anyone who fears that their club is going down the pan.
Forget any preconceptions about the club or the alledged activities of the author as the main thrust of this book is how a club can be run into the ground and the motives behind such events from both sides of the fence.
This is a revealing and honest look at the Sam H years at Ninian Park and how so many people were drawn into a dream that almost became the ultimate nightmare for Cardiff supporters.
I would recomend this book highly if only because it departs from the normal supporters tales. An interesting read of my Football club, 21 Sep 2008
Well done to all who contributed to this effort,it gives an insight into how our club was being run by Sam.Thanks for letting us ordinary fans inside the rooms of Ninian Park.
Dreams, 07 Aug 2008
For anyone with even a remote interest in Cardiff City football club, Sam Hammam, or even the machinations of club-level football politics in general, this book is compulsory reading.
As a Cardiff City fan it came as no great surprise that the book was interesting. What did surprise me was that it is also entertaining. It is well-structured and well-written. I don't mean well-written in the purist sense - a masterpiece in English literature it certainly ain't. But that's the point - it is a book written by fans in the style of the contributor, which makes it all the more compelling as a story told straight from the heart.
As far as a wider audience is concerned, there may not be enough of interest here to attract those beyond the group mentioned in my introduction (I'll pass it on to one and get back to you!). I suspect it may come across as too parochial.
Also, for those that may have been put off by any perceived 'baggage' surrounding the book (hinted at by the headhunters tag and the ill-chosen cover) I suspect that reading the book may do more to confirm their misgivings than to allay them.
But, taking the book purely for what it is, I would consider this a very worthwhile project which certainly exceeded my expectations.
Joff , 28 Jul 2008
I fantastic read about issues that go on within a professional football club in the U.K.
A must for any sports fan, as the contents cover a wide range of topics. geokillie, 19 Jul 2008
great book for anyone whos club has had the same plight as cardiff,from the bitter boardroom who were quite happy to
run down a proud club with tradition, to the white knight who promised so much
the previous review states that its essential for any cardiff fans but to be honest its about every team outside the premiership or in my case kilmarnock fc
anybody who reads this book will nod in agreement to the same problems your own club has went through.
A very entertaining journey, 15 Dec 2008
The 2007-2008 FA Cup was a really odd competition. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea had been elimated by the end of the quarter finals and the last four were the motliest of crews - Barnsley, WBA, Cardiff City and Portsmouth.
Whilst this would have upset the supporters the big four - who seem to believe that winning everything going is their divine right - this made the competition one of the most memorable for years. It also helped make 'The Road to Wembley' a very entertaining book.
The author, John Stoneman decided that, starting with Wembley FC in the very first premilinary round, he would follow the winner of each match to the Final at Wembley. This is where Stoneman was lucky; his stories of matches contested by teams from places like Sturruck, Hythe, Ware, Great Wakering and to a lesser degree Southend and Barnsley are infinitely more interesting than they would be if the matches were being competed by teams like Liverpool or Manchester United.
I'm sick and tired of reading about teams with overpaid players and over inflated ego's. Proper football is still being played on small pitches all over the country by people who play for the love of the game rather than the love of the pound. The greatest strength of this book is its best pages are, for a change, about them.
An excellent book that helps remind us about the true roots of English football.
A real fan's perspective - fantastic, 08 Dec 2008
This was a really enjoyable read, invoking a lot of memories from my own childhood and own experiences going to various grounds around the country. John's observations are on the money and really get you pitch side with him. I enjoyed it and am sure that any football player or fan - from grassroots upwards - would do too. A must.., 29 Nov 2008
Fantastic, loved it, if you've a passion for the beautiful game you'll completely relate to it! A glory, glory tale, 03 Nov 2008
I really enjoyed this. John Stoneman takes us from the depths of lower league football to the pinnacle of Wembley, not on an expense account from a Fleet Street newspaper, but out of his own pocket - all the time having to sweat on his ability to get ticket for the next FA Cup round - and get clearance from the missus. On his journey he once again realises why he fell in love with football in the first place. A genuinely funny and at times moving rite of passage, it really is a must for anyone who is fed up with the superstar top flight and yearns for a time when football was a simpler, more romantic game. Best football book i've ever read!, 03 Oct 2006
I now look out for Liechtenstein scores every game, I have my Liectensteing shirt, and my Liechtenstein pennant!
I have Harry Zech's autograph!
Great read. But they lost every game!!!, 23 Jul 2006
A very funny book about Liechtenstein's 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign as seen through an English journalist's eyes. For some odd reason he decided to follow their home away and games on the back of a travel book on Liechtenstein bought in a second hand bookstore. His story combines the background of the country, its people and its fledgling football team.
The most strking thing is the strageness of living in a country with only 35,000 inhabitants, and how this permeats their personality. Especially the fact that it is all ran a by a bloke that lives in the big house on the top of the hill.
By the end, I was hoping the team would get a result against someone, or even just score a goal. They didn't, but that's football for you.
Superb, 10 Feb 2006
This is a wonderfully written book about the small country of Liechtenstein and their football team. Great stories, wonderful imagery, well written...it's the perfect book to read on a journey. Brilliant! A good read, 04 Feb 2008
Interesting read from this well known freelance journalist
It is good to see some of the views he shares on Five Live committed to paper
Look forward to seeing a follow-up book Excellent read, 09 Oct 2006
Very good book. Well written. Full of interesting facts, observations and opinions not just about football and the nature of the Champions League, but also about various European countries, cities and their sporting cultures. Would recommend it to anyone with an interest in football, European sport or Europe generally. Fitting tribute to LUFC's arguably best season, 12 Nov 2007
As a life-long Leeds fan living in the South of England, I would confirm that this is a must-read for any Leeds fan at a very reasonable price and a worthy record of, arguably, Leeds United's finest season in the early 1970s. The text details very fully the season's story, individual games and the players taking part. There are also many press articles and interview comments from Don Revie and the Leeds players at various stages through the season. Particularly welcome were details included about many non-televised games which played second fiddle to the great victories achieved over Man U and Southampton, for example the 6-1 home win over Forest (sorry, Forest fans!) and the 3-0 league home win against Arsenal. The text is admirably backed up by a generous collection of action photographs. Worth a 6-star rating and the book takes pride of place in my book collection. Boys of 72, 10 Jan 2006
This book is a must for any true leeds fan young or old. It follows the great Leeds Team of the 70s through the season of 1972, detailing most matches during their league and cup exploits. Great pictures and reports from managers, players and newspapers, once you start to read it it's hard to put down. Featuring games against Manchester United Leeds won 5-1 and the supreme 7-0 drubing of Southampton. I have got a signed version by Clarke, Reaney, Lorimer, Hunter and Jones. A great read for a long time fan.
So So, 10 Oct 2007
This may be the best of the few football stadium books on the market at the moment, and it is a good book information wise, however the quality of many of the photos let this book down not to mention a lack of research by the looks of things. The book is split into two sections, the German 2006 FIFA World Cup stadiums, the book having been published before the finals and also a second section which features a collection of the rest of Europe's finest stadiums. The first section is very good with recently taken photos, due to the recent construction of the German stadiums and the information on them is also top notch. However the second section although it featured lots of stadiums, a plus for me, the pictures are really quite poor for some of the clubs and look like they have been taken decades ago. For being published only last year, the book lacks a modern feel to it, and it's appearance and layout somewhat frustrates me. Saying this though, it is a good edition to any football fan's collection, but perhaps you should wait for the price to drop down a little before you purchase it yourself, if you are anywhere as near fussy as me.
Good section on German stadiums but overall disappointing, 18 Jul 2006
This is predominantly a photographic book with most of the photos either whole page or double spread printed on glossy paper. It is a large, hardback book that is split into 2 sections. Section 1 covers the 2006 German World Cup Stadiums with Section 2 covering other selected European stadiums.
Section 1 is by far the better of the 2 sections. Each World Cup stadium is allocated 6 pages with the first containing a brief description followed by 5 pages of photos. There are some excellent photos included in this section but there are also a few poor quality ones included as well.
Section 2 is very disappointing. Most stadiums have either 2 or 4 pages allocated with the first being a brief description of the stadium. The descriptions are nowhere near as informative as in Simon Inglis's excellent, if now out of date, "The Football Grounds of Europe" book and, therefore, this book should not be regarded as an up to date replacement. There is at least 1 full page photograph included for each stadium although in some photos this just shows action on the pitch with very little or even none of the stands even visable. Also many of the photos are taken during evening matches and suffer from floodlight glare with the stands in darkness. Although the photos used are generally disappointing there are a few very good photos to compensate but unfortunately not enough.
I have awarded 3 stars overall (4 stars for Section 1 and 2 stars for Section 2 ).
Excellent Stadium photos, 15 May 2006
It has been quite a while since a book featuring European Stadiums has been published, and at last this book fills that void.
This book features all the Germany 2006 world cup grounds, and all the best from other European leagues, including English and Scottish grounds.
If you are a fan of football grounds in general, then this book is a must have.
Fitting tribute to LUFC's arguably best season, 12 Nov 2007
As a life-long Leeds fan living in the South of England, I would confirm that this is a must-read for any Leeds fan at a very reasonable price and a worthy record of, arguably, Leeds United's finest season in the early 1970s. The text details very fully the season's story, individual games and the players taking part. There are also many press articles and interview comments from Don Revie and the Leeds players at various stages through the season. Particularly welcome were details included about many non-televised games which played second fiddle to the great victories achieved over Man U and Southampton, for example the 6-1 home win over Forest (sorry, Forest fans!) and the 3-0 league home win against Arsenal. The text is admirably backed up by a generous collection of action photographs. Worth a 6-star rating and the book takes pride of place in my book collection.
Boys of 72, 10 Jan 2006
This book is a must for any true leeds fan young or old. It follows the great Leeds Team of the 70s through the season of 1972, detailing most matches during their league and cup exploits.
Great pictures and reports from managers, players and newspapers, once you start to read it it's hard to put down. Featuring games against Manchester United Leeds won 5-1 and the supreme 7-0 drubing of Southampton. I have got a signed version by Clarke, Reaney, Lorimer, Hunter and Jones. A great read for a long time fan.
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Customer Reviews
A different type of book, 05 Oct 2008
This is well worth a read by anyone who fears that their club is going down the pan.
Forget any preconceptions about the club or the alledged activities of the author as the main thrust of this book is how a club can be run into the ground and the motives behind such events from both sides of the fence.
This is a revealing and honest look at the Sam H years at Ninian Park and how so many people were drawn into a dream that almost became the ultimate nightmare for Cardiff supporters.
I would recomend this book highly if only because it departs from the normal supporters tales. An interesting read of my Football club, 21 Sep 2008
Well done to all who contributed to this effort,it gives an insight into how our club was being run by Sam.Thanks for letting us ordinary fans inside the rooms of Ninian Park.
Dreams, 07 Aug 2008
For anyone with even a remote interest in Cardiff City football club, Sam Hammam, or even the machinations of club-level football politics in general, this book is compulsory reading.
As a Cardiff City fan it came as no great surprise that the book was interesting. What did surprise me was that it is also entertaining. It is well-structured and well-written. I don't mean well-written in the purist sense - a masterpiece in English literature it certainly ain't. But that's the point - it is a book written by fans in the style of the contributor, which makes it all the more compelling as a story told straight from the heart.
As far as a wider audience is concerned, there may not be enough of interest here to attract those beyond the group mentioned in my introduction (I'll pass it on to one and get back to you!). I suspect it may come across as too parochial.
Also, for those that may have been put off by any perceived 'baggage' surrounding the book (hinted at by the headhunters tag and the ill-chosen cover) I suspect that reading the book may do more to confirm their misgivings than to allay them.
But, taking the book purely for what it is, I would consider this a very worthwhile project which certainly exceeded my expectations.
Joff , 28 Jul 2008
I fantastic read about issues that go on within a professional football club in the U.K.
A must for any sports fan, as the contents cover a wide range of topics. geokillie, 19 Jul 2008
great book for anyone whos club has had the same plight as cardiff,from the bitter boardroom who were quite happy to
run down a proud club with tradition, to the white knight who promised so much
the previous review states that its essential for any cardiff fans but to be honest its about every team outside the premiership or in my case kilmarnock fc
anybody who reads this book will nod in agreement to the same problems your own club has went through.
A very entertaining journey, 15 Dec 2008
The 2007-2008 FA Cup was a really odd competition. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea had been elimated by the end of the quarter finals and the last four were the motliest of crews - Barnsley, WBA, Cardiff City and Portsmouth.
Whilst this would have upset the supporters the big four - who seem to believe that winning everything going is their divine right - this made the competition one of the most memorable for years. It also helped make 'The Road to Wembley' a very entertaining book.
The author, John Stoneman decided that, starting with Wembley FC in the very first premilinary round, he would follow the winner of each match to the Final at Wembley. This is where Stoneman was lucky; his stories of matches contested by teams from places like Sturruck, Hythe, Ware, Great Wakering and to a lesser degree Southend and Barnsley are infinitely more interesting than they would be if the matches were being competed by teams like Liverpool or Manchester United.
I'm sick and tired of reading about teams with overpaid players and over inflated ego's. Proper football is still being played on small pitches all over the country by people who play for the love of the game rather than the love of the pound. The greatest strength of this book is its best pages are, for a change, about them.
An excellent book that helps remind us about the true roots of English football.
A real fan's perspective - fantastic, 08 Dec 2008
This was a really enjoyable read, invoking a lot of memories from my own childhood and own experiences going to various grounds around the country. John's observations are on the money and really get you pitch side with him. I enjoyed it and am sure that any football player or fan - from grassroots upwards - would do too. A must.., 29 Nov 2008
Fantastic, loved it, if you've a passion for the beautiful game you'll completely relate to it! A glory, glory tale, 03 Nov 2008
I really enjoyed this. John Stoneman takes us from the depths of lower league football to the pinnacle of Wembley, not on an expense account from a Fleet Street newspaper, but out of his own pocket - all the time having to sweat on his ability to get ticket for the next FA Cup round - and get clearance from the missus. On his journey he once again realises why he fell in love with football in the first place. A genuinely funny and at times moving rite of passage, it really is a must for anyone who is fed up with the superstar top flight and yearns for a time when football was a simpler, more romantic game. Best football book i've ever read!, 03 Oct 2006
I now look out for Liechtenstein scores every game, I have my Liectensteing shirt, and my Liechtenstein pennant!
I have Harry Zech's autograph!
Great read. But they lost every game!!!, 23 Jul 2006
A very funny book about Liechtenstein's 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign as seen through an English journalist's eyes. For some odd reason he decided to follow their home away and games on the back of a travel book on Liechtenstein bought in a second hand bookstore. His story combines the background of the country, its people and its fledgling football team.
The most strking thing is the strageness of living in a country with only 35,000 inhabitants, and how this permeats their personality. Especially the fact that it is all ran a by a bloke that lives in the big house on the top of the hill.
By the end, I was hoping the team would get a result against someone, or even just score a goal. They didn't, but that's football for you.
Superb, 10 Feb 2006
This is a wonderfully written book about the small country of Liechtenstein and their football team. Great stories, wonderful imagery, well written...it's the perfect book to read on a journey. Brilliant! A good read, 04 Feb 2008
Interesting read from this well known freelance journalist
It is good to see some of the views he shares on Five Live committed to paper
Look forward to seeing a follow-up book Excellent read, 09 Oct 2006
Very good book. Well written. Full of interesting facts, observations and opinions not just about football and the nature of the Champions League, but also about various European countries, cities and their sporting cultures. Would recommend it to anyone with an interest in football, European sport or Europe generally. Fitting tribute to LUFC's arguably best season, 12 Nov 2007
As a life-long Leeds fan living in the South of England, I would confirm that this is a must-read for any Leeds fan at a very reasonable price and a worthy record of, arguably, Leeds United's finest season in the early 1970s. The text details very fully the season's story, individual games and the players taking part. There are also many press articles and interview comments from Don Revie and the Leeds players at various stages through the season. Particularly welcome were details included about many non-televised games which played second fiddle to the great victories achieved over Man U and Southampton, for example the 6-1 home win over Forest (sorry, Forest fans!) and the 3-0 league home win against Arsenal. The text is admirably backed up by a generous collection of action photographs. Worth a 6-star rating and the book takes pride of place in my book collection. Boys of 72, 10 Jan 2006
This book is a must for any true leeds fan young or old. It follows the great Leeds Team of the 70s through the season of 1972, detailing most matches during their league and cup exploits. Great pictures and reports from managers, players and newspapers, once you start to read it it's hard to put down. Featuring games against Manchester United Leeds won 5-1 and the supreme 7-0 drubing of Southampton. I have got a signed version by Clarke, Reaney, Lorimer, Hunter and Jones. A great read for a long time fan.
So So, 10 Oct 2007
This may be the best of the few football stadium books on the market at the moment, and it is a good book information wise, however the quality of many of the photos let this book down not to mention a lack of research by the looks of things. The book is split into two sections, the German 2006 FIFA World Cup stadiums, the book having been published before the finals and also a second section which features a collection of the rest of Europe's finest stadiums. The first section is very good with recently taken photos, due to the recent construction of the German stadiums and the information on them is also top notch. However the second section although it featured lots of stadiums, a plus for me, the pictures are really quite poor for some of the clubs and look like they have been taken decades ago. For being published only last year, the book lacks a modern feel to it, and it's appearance and layout somewhat frustrates me. Saying this though, it is a good edition to any football fan's collection, but perhaps you should wait for the price to drop down a little before you purchase it yourself, if you are anywhere as near fussy as me.
Good section on German stadiums but overall disappointing, 18 Jul 2006
This is predominantly a photographic book with most of the photos either whole page or double spread printed on glossy paper. It is a large, hardback book that is split into 2 sections. Section 1 covers the 2006 German World Cup Stadiums with Section 2 covering other selected European stadiums.
Section 1 is by far the better of the 2 sections. Each World Cup stadium is allocated 6 pages with the first containing a brief description followed by 5 pages of photos. There are some excellent photos included in this section but there are also a few poor quality ones included as well.
Section 2 is very disappointing. Most stadiums have either 2 or 4 pages allocated with the first being a brief description of the stadium. The descriptions are nowhere near as informative as in Simon Inglis's excellent, if now out of date, "The Football Grounds of Europe" book and, therefore, this book should not be regarded as an up to date replacement. There is at least 1 full page photograph included for each stadium although in some photos this just shows action on the pitch with very little or even none of the stands even visable. Also many of the photos are taken during evening matches and suffer from floodlight glare with the stands in darkness. Although the photos used are generally disappointing there are a few very good photos to compensate but unfortunately not enough.
I have awarded 3 stars overall (4 stars for Section 1 and 2 stars for Section 2 ).
Excellent Stadium photos, 15 May 2006
It has been quite a while since a book featuring European Stadiums has been published, and at last this book fills that void.
This book features all the Germany 2006 world cup grounds, and all the best from other European leagues, including English and Scottish grounds.
If you are a fan of football grounds in general, then this book is a must have.
Fitting tribute to LUFC's arguably best season, 12 Nov 2007
As a life-long Leeds fan living in the South of England, I would confirm that this is a must-read for any Leeds fan at a very reasonable price and a worthy record of, arguably, Leeds United's finest season in the early 1970s. The text details very fully the season's story, individual games and the players taking part. There are also many press articles and interview comments from Don Revie and the Leeds players at various stages through the season. Particularly welcome were details included about many non-televised games which played second fiddle to the great victories achieved over Man U and Southampton, for example the 6-1 home win over Forest (sorry, Forest fans!) and the 3-0 league home win against Arsenal. The text is admirably backed up by a generous collection of action photographs. Worth a 6-star rating and the book takes pride of place in my book collection.
Boys of 72, 10 Jan 2006
This book is a must for any true leeds fan young or old. It follows the great Leeds Team of the 70s through the season of 1972, detailing most matches during their league and cup exploits.
Great pictures and reports from managers, players and newspapers, once you start to read it it's hard to put down. Featuring games against Manchester United Leeds won 5-1 and the supreme 7-0 drubing of Southampton. I have got a signed version by Clarke, Reaney, Lorimer, Hunter and Jones. A great read for a long time fan.
Chuckle brothers in disguise?????????????, 09 Mar 2005
About as entertaining as their post match interviews & as searching as there hoofs down the line on a Saturday afternoon. Gary fails to mention that he has had such an England career thanks to the awful injuries sustained by Rob Jones many years ago. Apparently Phil could have been a top cricketer but you can't earn £50K for being ordinary in that sport can you? Would rather hear more about the chuckle sister who can throw a ball in a net pretty well by all accounts.
A Fascinating Read, 30 Oct 2001
Whether you love or hate these guys this book is worth a look. It gives an in-depth look into the lives of both the Neville brothers concentrating | | |