Portland Bill Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 6 hours ago, KilgoreRed said: Me also. Whats that all about? And me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 32 minutes ago, Portland Bill said: And me I don't know, possibly Amazon have sold a lot more copies than they expected?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 All seems a little strange, unless they had a very limited pressing. Not sure of the stocks in Waterstones, might pop in tomorrow and see. Amazon seem very vague as to when they might be in stock again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 hour ago, B1ackbird said: I don't know, possibly Amazon have sold a lot more copies than they expected?!? Would imagine the initial print run was limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Limited initial print run for sure? But with OTIB publicity it will sale well. According to Amazon, my copy arrives this weekend apparently? Gonna get the missus give it to me for Xmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 So is it only on Amazon then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 15 minutes ago, GasDestroyer said: Limited initial print run for sure? But with OTIB publicity it will sale well. According to Amazon, my copy arrives this weekend apparently? Gonna get the missus give it to me for Xmas! Nothing says 'the season of goodwill to all men' better than a book about football violence. I'd imagine Dickens in turning in his grave at the missed opportunity! Oliver: Please, I want some more. Top Boy: MORE! I'LL GIVE YOU MORE. *wraps heavy glass ashtray around the head of a street urchin* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 16 hours ago, Dolman Block B said: 100% spot on, and should be taken no further Not that it matters either way but to say he didn’t realise what the book was about does not add up to me....also when you are playing pool do you hold the cue upside down, my thoughts are he knew exactly what he was holding up, probably knows the author, and having a bit of banter in the fact that he is holding the cue in a manner that could be seen as how a hoolie may do. all about interpretation I guess, but just the way I view it, but scotty is a good lad and surely what he does with his spare time is up to him. anyhow the book seems to be getting some good reviews anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 On 12/11/2017 at 13:54, Portland Bill said: I hear the book is now out, has anyone bought a copy yet? I bet that baton wielding thug copper from a few weeks ago has... he'll probably pen a sequel from a cop hoolie point of view when he retires.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 14, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 12 hours ago, One Team said: So is it only on Amazon then? Amazon and (local) Waterstones are stocking it - both ran out of prints due to high demand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Mine is due to be delivered today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 3 hours ago, In the Net said: Mine is due to be delivered today. ITN, you're a medical person aren't you? Do you come across 18/12 very often? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 I'm about a third of the way through, and it's not bad. I did find that I was reading it with a Danny Dyer voice to begin with, which was annoying as I think he's a ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 46 minutes ago, 42nite said: ITN, you're a medical person aren't you? Do you come across 18/12 very often? Sorry, I'm only familiar with the 18-12 overture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 I don’t want to know , I’m getting it as a xmas present ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 10 minutes ago, kivsy said: I don’t want to know , I’m getting it as a xmas present ! How do you know what Father Christmas is bringing you - do you have contact with the great man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 14 minutes ago, kivsy said: I don’t want to know , I’m getting it as a xmas present ! Aren`t you interested in what says about you on page 73? Away at Grimsby in 1984? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Having just read the book, IMO it is a pretty good read. Covers some key “battles” but also very well describes some of the close camaraderie that existed and apart from some editorial liberties, it is an honest report. It was also great to see a lot of names I personally knew at the time mentioned by Paul in the acknowledgements at the back of the book - some of whom are no longer with us. Good read and brings back some great memories for me personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 It's a shame that the author wasn't at the Battle of Elm Park in 84. I was there as an over excited 15 year old, and only have vague memories, so would have good to read some more details of the days shenanigans. About half way through now, and hoping the Corinthian Casuals game comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 16 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: It's a shame that the author wasn't at the Battle of Elm Park in 84. I was there as an over excited 15 year old, and only have vague memories, so would have good to read some more details of the days shenanigans. About half way through now, and hoping the Corinthian Casuals game comes up. It does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 6 hours ago, GasDestroyer said: Having just read the book, IMO it is a pretty good read. Covers some key “battles” but also very well describes some of the close camaraderie that existed and apart from some editorial liberties, it is an honest report. It was also great to see a lot of names I personally knew at the time mentioned by Paul in the acknowledgements at the back of the book - some of whom are no longer with us. Good read and brings back some great memories for me personally. I’ve got through two thirds of it and have found it a very good read. I’ve found a few small mistakes, but I guess we all see things slightly differently. Its brought back some memories that’s for certain! All in all a very good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Portland Bill said: I’ve got through two thirds of it and have found it a very good read. I’ve found a few small mistakes, but I guess we all see things slightly differently. Its brought back some memories that’s for certain! All in all a very good read. Was gonna get the missus give it me for Xmas Portland Bill but decided that was probably not a good idea - as wanted to read it straight away. Makes you realise what proper football was about. Look at it today - there is barely a buzz pre match at most games. Always remembered walking onto the old East End as a kid - noise, smoke, tension, packed in like sardines - unbelievable to think about, even nowadays. Oh well, memories. The book gets this old “East End” feeling over well at the beginning. Took me back to my youth to be honest. Recommend people to buy it if they want a “different view” on football across the 80’s and the culture behind it. My mate who is an old school Pompey fan at work is gonna read it also. It will sell well IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKM Len Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 I thought it was a great read. When Paul got done he put it in the book, most, not all, of the other books of this type tend to gloss over the glaring times they lost face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Lumber Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 What ever your view the book 'It all kicked off in Bristol' has now been published and is now on sale, and many on this forum would have either read it in paperback or through Kindle and after doing so will have there opinions and views, along with those who will be critical by a book of this nature, what ever your opinion is the fact of the matter is Bristol city football club have an hooligan eliment attached to it as have 90 other clubs (excluding the gas) it is part of Bristol City history. What ever your views if you feel you have any questions on the book or anything else related to its content then feel free to ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Sure it’s an interesting read! My question would be what makes fully grown men want to fight other fully grown men for supporting another football team? Seriously, what actually makes people want to engage in violence based on - most likely - where in the country they happened to be born? I’ve never really understood the connection between supporting a different football team to someone and wanting to break their nose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 23 minutes ago, Paul Lumber said: What ever your view the book 'It all kicked off in Bristol' has now been published and is now on sale, and many on this forum would have either read it in paperback or through Kindle and after doing so will have there opinions and views, along with those who will be critical by a book of this nature, what ever your opinion is the fact of the matter is Bristol city football club have an hooligan eliment attached to it as have 90 other clubs (excluding the gas) it is part of Bristol City history. What ever your views if you feel you have any questions on the book or anything else related to its content then feel free to ask Currently reading it..It's a good read Paul, there's some great stories and I certainly can put faces to a lot of the names mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Sure it’s an interesting read! My question would be what makes fully grown men want to fight other fully grown men for supporting another football team? Seriously, what actually makes people want to engage in violence based on - most likely - where in the country they happened to be born? I’ve never really understood the connection between supporting a different football team to someone and wanting to break their nose! You would be better off reading a book by Desmond Morris...'The Soccer Tribe'....a sociological study of football hooliganism. It takes a certain type of 'wiring' to be involved. In short...if we were back fighting in trenches, they'd be perfect cannon fodder ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 19 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Sure it’s an interesting read! My question would be what makes fully grown men want to fight other fully grown men for supporting another football team? Seriously, what actually makes people want to engage in violence based on - most likely - where in the country they happened to be born? I’ve never really understood the connection between supporting a different football team to someone and wanting to break their nose! I've no idea, at a guess it's almost back to the stoneage /tribal thing. Proud (prowed) of where you come from and want to be TopDog perhaps. Beat up another 'tribe' and show of strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Half way through it in just 2 days! Loving it so far! As much as dislike them my fav Hooligan book so far has been the original Soul Crew one but so far this is topping it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, RedM said: I've no idea, at a guess it's almost back to the stoneage /tribal thing. Proud (prowed) of where you come from and want to be TopDog perhaps. Beat up another 'tribe' and show of strength. Yeah I guess that’s probably the crux of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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