Nnnbolton football hooligan book

Walking down the manny road tells the story of boltons various firms or gangs, uniting. As others have stated what makes this book stand out is that it is written from a neutral perspective. Diar y of a football h ooligan paperback september, 1989. The first 2 sections detailing chesters life are excellent. From the 1970s, many organised hooligan firms were created across the uk, with most football league clubs having at least one known organised hooligan element. It is a cut above other books on this subject that i have read so far. The experience, and the seduction, of crowd violence is a 1990 work of journalism by american writer bill buford documenting football hooliganism in the united kingdom. Inside boltons football hooligan gangs kindle edition. For twenty years, andy nicholls was one of the most active football hooligans in. The crew by dougie brimson, among the thugs by bill buford, top dog by dougie brimson, skagboys by irvine welsh, and. Well worth reading even for just the first 2 sections.

An amazing account of football hooliganism in its height and a brilliant read. Referring to among the thugs, danzig states that one of the best books ive read on terrorism in recent years is not about. Even though many people think of football hooliganism as a 1970s, 1980s and 1990s phenomenon, theres actually records and accounts as far back as the 1880s. Understanding football hooliganism amsterdam university press. I have read several books detailing the heydey of football hooliganism, but none come close to among the thugs. This book will be essen tial reading fo r an yone in terested in football culture,hooliganism and collective violence. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book will be essen tial reading fo r an yone in terested in football culture, hooliganism and collective violence. This is a dark, violent and uncompromising book, but there are also flashes of humour, along with fascinating insights into the hooligan culture that has dominated. Having read many books over the years on the subject of football hooliganism i came across this and at its price i thoughtful would give it a go. Best football hooligan books 2020 popular titles male. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Id recommend this book to football fans and those that are interested in reading about football hooliganism and how and why it occurs in stoke, at least from the point of view of a participant.