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« on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 17:43:54 » |
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For my coursework, I have to pretend to try and get a bit of work published. I've written an 8000 word short story which is a Football Factory meets The Damned United. It's centred round the Bristol City vs. Swindon Town match of Oct 4th 2004 and told from three points of view: The lager lout, the refined football fan who finds himself caught up in the derby day atmosphere, and the delightful Tommy Mooney.
As part of the course, I have to research books of similar genre. Obviously, from the hooligan perspective, the list is endless, but I'm desperately struggling with the football fiction side! The only example I can think of/find is the awesome Striker! by Steve Bruce. If you haven't read this, I strongly recommend you don't. Anyone know of any others?
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Bogus Dave
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« Reply #1 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 18:03:25 » |
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do you mean biographies/autobigraphys? Theres loads if you do
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« Reply #2 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 18:13:49 » |
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I think the key word was "fiction" Daffyd  |
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« Reply #3 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 18:15:10 » |
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Taxi (or bus) for STFC Dave
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Bogus Dave
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« Reply #4 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 18:16:18 » |
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ah balls.
I think theirs a nick hornby book which everyone raves about, if thats any help
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« Reply #5 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 18:23:54 » |
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PM Strood walrus
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« Reply #6 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 18:23:57 » |
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Yip - Fever Pitch, but again I think written from a fans point of view...
Did out some old Roy of Rovers 'rus or Billy the Fish
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« Reply #7 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 18:26:43 » |
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Dave storey.
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ee the trick is only pick on those that can't do you no harm
Like the drummer from Def Leppard's only got one arm
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« Reply #8 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 18:27:20 » |
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« Reply #9 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 19:45:51 » |
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Barry Hines (bloke who wrote the novel on which Kes is based) first book was written from his own experiences as a footballer - The Blinder. And Brian Glanville, Goalkeepers are Different. Both a bit old now, but both written from players' perspective IIRC
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« Reply #10 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 19:47:38 » |
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May also be worth looking at This Sporting Life, although it's about a Rugby League player, a lot of the perspectives etc are similar
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« Reply #11 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 21:47:23 » |
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Awesome people, all those titles will come in handy! Desperately researching them now for a 10 minute presentation tomorrow.... am bricking it. I hate public speaking!  |
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« Reply #12 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 22:03:18 » |
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If its Fiction you want WALRUS ive got the last ten years Swindon programs......just look at the comments and notes from the various chairman....pure fiction and plenty of words!!!!..seriously though there isnt alot of good fiction football books or films come to that.
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« Reply #13 on: Monday, March 10, 2008, 22:05:51 » |
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 that made me chuckle |
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