Recommended Reads

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      Cass Pennant and Rob Silvesters' book about the notorious 657 Crew. Due out in march

Just out!

      I love this book, it is absolutely superb. Read it!

      Andy Nicholls history of Everton's hooligan following. One of the best. 

      Cass Pennant and Micky Smith's book about the ICF.

      John Sugdens examination of ticket touts, the black market and some very dubious characters!

      A collection of articles about Japan 2002. Worth a read.

      The sequel to Cass Pennants brilliant autobiography. I can't recommend this highly enough.

       The inside story of  The Cardiff Soul Crew 

       Chris Brown's brilliant look back at the hooliganism of the 1970's.  

       A collection of writing by various people (including me!) looking at different aspects of the hooligan issue.  

       Martin Kerr's harrowing account of France '98.

       Steve Cowens account of life with the blades Business Crew.

       Jamie Mash's diary of EURO 2000.

        Eddie Brimson's account of Euro 2000.   

       The much anticipated autobiography of Cass Pennant, alleged leader of the ICF. 

         The story of Chris 'Combat' Henderson and the Chelsea Headhunters. 

         One of the original studies of hooliganism. A modern day classic.

         The astonishing story of Steve Hickmot and Operation 'Own Goal'.               

         Colin Ward's examination of the hooligan phenomenon.

         Colin Ward's time with the England fans at France 98.

         Bill Buford's controversial study of the hooligan problem. 

        One of the early hooligan books. The story of Paul Dodd and the Border City Firm.

        One of the great hooligan biographies. Should be on everyone's shelf.

        Eddy Brimson's account of France 98.

        Micky Smiths' brilliant account of his days with West Ham Utd.

        Micky Smiths' follow up to The First Guvnors. 

        Jamie Mash's underrated account of France 98. 

         Barrie Stradling's new book about life with Millwall.

        A must-read classic. 

        The story of Martin King and his experiences with Chelsea.

        The follow-up to Hoolifan.

        The story of Skinhead as told by Martin King.   

        Life amongst the Millwall lads. Great read.

        Life amongst the England lads. Another top read from the Terrace Banter stable.

        A very powerful look at hooliganism from a Scottish perspective.

        Gary Armstrong's brilliant academic study of the Blades Business Crew.

       Another academic book from Gary Armstrong and various others. 

       Not read this but have heard good things about it.

       Another book I've yet to read. Draws comparisons between football and war apparently! 

       An academic insight into hooliganism. Piss poor to be honest. 

       A book from the Radio 5 series On The Line. Includes a very revealing insight into hooliganism. 

       A light hearted and affectionate look at Sunday league football. Very well thought of.

       Based on the now infamous TV documentary. Definately worth a read.  

      The John King classic. 

      Second of the John King trilogy

      Final book in the trilogy. Very powerful.

      The John King Omnibus. Great value.

       The new John King book. Very well received.

      Martin Knight's fictional account of growing up.  

      Fictional account of life amongst a hooligan firm.

      A comedy spoof. Well worth a read.

      Brilliant fictional tale of life with the 'lads'.  

      Gavin Andersons classic tale. 

      Pulp fiction of the Skinhead kind! 

      A hooligan based novel. Not read it so can't comment.  

      Novel about a young referee with a hooligan past! Well received at the time.