CyderInACan Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Saw a tweet suggesting that a book chronicling the expliots of the CSF was soon to be published. Surely a wind up? Whilst the cover correctly depicts our brave warrior wearing the standard issue uniform, the spelling hopefully points to an early April fool. The mind boggles if this, however, indeed "a thing". Anyone any info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markman Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 The alleged "author" of this alleged book is allegedly known for Footie Issues (from L.W I think) - but me thinks maybe a tad young for the "real" CSF (no intention to defame or categorize anyone was made in replying to this post!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, Markman said: The alleged "author" of this alleged book is allegedly known for Footie Issues (from L.W I think) - but me thinks maybe a tad young for the "real" CSF (no intention to defame or categorize anyone was made in replying to this post!) I hope he's better at fighting at football than grammar. The first sentence- such as it is- on the (awful) image above doesn't bode well for the rest of the tome does it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 If anyone releases a book based on any subject, with the title spelt wrongly, it doesn't leave much hope for the rest of the content and surely makes a bit of a laughing stock of those involved. Unless you are Rovers, of course. They would be very "prowed" of the author. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaggro is back Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Nice Adidas SL 72's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I suppose it could be a warts and all account of working in the City Sandwich Factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: I suppose it could be a warts and all account of working in the City Sandwich Factory. Indeed it could. It's still spelt wrongly though..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 58 minutes ago, Malaggro is back said: Nice Adidas SL 72's. My views on firms/hooliganism are known on here well enough and I'm sticking to my vow to not get involved in arguments about it any more but the one thing I really don't get is the obsession with trainers. Are Adidas SL 72's a particularly rare one or something? What makes one better than another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 How quaint - a book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Give the guy a break, he's dyslexic and the book is actually about the Southern Cathedrals Festival losing it's choir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Just to put a few things straight. The author is from south of the cut and is most certainly of an age to be able to comment on the goings on from the early/mid 1980's. As for the spelling I believe that the book hasn't gone to print yet so i'd imagine someone will be looking over it for such things. I hope its a success because I have heard a lot of hard work has gone into it by the author but doubt if many on otib will buy it which is fair enough and understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 9 minutes ago, Loon plage said: Just to put a few things straight. The author is from south of the cut and is most certainly of an age to be able to comment on the goings on from the early/mid 1980's. As for the spelling I believe that the book hasn't gone to print yet so i'd imagine someone will be looking over it for such things. I hope its a success because I have heard a lot of hard work has gone into it by the author but doubt if many on otib will buy it which is fair enough and understandable. It's a shame that the hard work didn't extend to the book title. Surely that would have been sensible to check before advertising it. That said, if they have a publisher and a print release as well as distributor there must be some interesting content, most first time authors these days seem to self publish digitally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I believe it is all lined up Rob and I think the advertising was "unofficial" eg just amongst friends etc on Facebook. I can't believe a publisher would let anything go out without going through it but what do I know ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Clark Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Good luck to him. Getting any sort of publishing deal nowadays is a triumph on its own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 1 hour ago, richwwtk said: My views on firms/hooliganism are known on here well enough and I'm sticking to my vow to not get involved in arguments about it any more but the one thing I really don't get is the obsession with trainers. Are Adidas SL 72's a particularly rare one or something? What makes one better than another? It's just the fashion that's associated with this particular sub-culture. Mobs wanted to be the 'best dressed' as well as the toughest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Loon plage said: I hope its a success because I have heard a lot of hard work has gone into it by the author but doubt if many on otib will buy it which is fair enough and understandable. I'm sure the hard work involved refers only to the writing of the book; not the illegal activities he will no doubt seek to glorify in same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 14 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: I'm sure the hard work involved refers only to the writing of the book; not the illegal activities he will no doubt seek to glorify in same. Dunno what will be in the book but I wouldn't be too outraged about the likely content because it is clearly not representative of the vast majority of Bristol City supporters and will only be read by people interested in such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I was always told we were never going to release this type of book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaspberryRed Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 6 minutes ago, Rob k said: I was always told we were never going to release this type of book. 'We'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Urgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Tis a bit like marmite, love or loath it's there ( or was) it's a culture that many won't understand, and quite possibly many won't believe, I danced on the fringes and that scared the shit out of me, that's all ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 15 minutes ago, Reddie The Eagle Edwards said: According to a link on fb the books being released in two weeks! Looks like the spelling mistake is staying! A shame if so. I did see the author refer to proof reading on fb but maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Actually whether you agree or not, there is a story to be told, and this guy is in a position to tell it as he is well known to some of us on this forum. Infact whether you agree or disagree, the CSF are a well known part of BCFC in many football circles. In my opinion, let the man write the book and publish it, Joe public can read it, and then comment on it. Infact fair play to him in finding a publisher. But don't comment until you know the facts and read it. It will probably sale well. From old school CSF 1984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I've never been a football hooligan, but after experiencing Corinthian Casuals, Battle of Elm Park, Millwall etc, I don't mind admitting I used to enjoy the buzz. I'll buy a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Always thought the real old skool chaps didn't want their past published. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 8 minutes ago, Sixtyseconds said: Always thought the real old skool chaps didn't want their past published. I believe some old school asked for their names to be kept out which was respected (just what I was told). In hooligan terms the 80s and 90s are very different from the old school 70s which was much more dangerous for the innocent non violent fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, Loon plage said: I believe some old school asked for their names to be kept out which was respected (just what I was told). In hooligan terms the 80s and 90s are very different from the old school 70s which was much more dangerous for the innocent non violent fan. Very true. A lot more collateral damage in the 70s if you were in the wrong place at the wrong time. it was much more organised in the 80s and 90s and innocent fans/scarfers were mostly safe (apart from the few firms that didn`t abide by the `rules` - Millwall for instance). It is a story that is worth telling though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Stand out error. Maybe the publisher did it deliberately. A real collectors item! Can't be that many published books with a mistake in the first word of the title. I can see the queues outside Waterstones now. Will be an interesting read. Just a pity it doesn't cover the era when we were up there with the best. Good luck to the fellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRERE Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Where is this going to be sold? Definitely will buy it as it's something that's always interested me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 It happened, hopefully it will be factual and not like some of the bullshit books on the same subject. Personally, I can't wait to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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