Footy Books

Rugby Gooner · Post by **Rugby Gooner** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 6:36 pm

I bought a book over Christmas called "Memories-made in Aston,(A book for fans written by Fans)."
The reason I did is because a lad I grew up with contributed a couple of "articles" to it along with some photographs.
Although it is obviously about "Villa",you can empathise with the stories etc as a Football Fan.
However,the reason I am mentioning it is.....If they can produce a book like this,(written BY fans FOR fans),what could WE,with OUR heritage produce!!!

Rugby Gooner · Post by **Rugby Gooner** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 7:00 pm

The other Footy Book that I treated myself to was "Got,not got",the A-Z of Football culture,treasure and pleasure."
It covers everything from "Casdon Soccer",to Football Cards,badges,fanzines,etc,etc,etc!!!
Quality!!!

frankbutcher · Post by **frankbutcher** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 7:10 pm

I was given "Crowd Control by the Cov Constabulary down 15 steep steps..."

richpye · Post by **richpye** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:24 pm

Just got Ronald Reng's book about Robert Enke, could be a tough read this one

Post by **QuartzGooner** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 12:34 am

Tom Watt's "The EndÂ£ is a book of our fans talking about the North Bank. Best Arsenal book I have read.

Post by **Barriecuda** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:42 am

However,the reason I am mentioning it is.....If they can produce a book like this,(written BY fans FOR fans),what could WE,with OUR heritage produce!!!

Basil is a Gooner · Post by **Basil is a Gooner** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:53 am

And if you guys ever read the Gooner you would kow that this very issue has - a section on Arsenal book reviews!

worthing_gooner · Post by **worthing_gooner** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 3:52 pm

I got Making of A Modern Superclub and it's fascinating so far.

Also, an excellent Arsenal book which is fictional but based on fact (bit like an old fashioned Fever Pitch!) is Making The Arsenal by Tony Attwood. Fascinating.

Rugby Gooner · Post by **Rugby Gooner** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:58 pm

frankbutcher wrote:I was given "Crowd Control by the Cov Constabulary down 15 steep steps..."

Dan_85 · Post by **Dan_85** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:54 pm

Good section on the best Arsenal books in the new Gooner, as Bas mentioned!

SteveO 35 · Post by **SteveO 35** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:00 pm

If you want some nice light reading, then you could do with buying "Arsene Wenger - my tactical formations 2009-11"

You can read it cover to cover in the time it takes to put the kettle on

Reg Niseth · Post by **Reg Niseth** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:29 pm

As mentioned Got, Not Got. Also recommend Theatre of Silence: The Lost Soul of Football

Chunky The Gooner · Post by **Chunky The Gooner** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:39 pm

Reg Niseth wrote:As mentioned Got, Not Got. Also recommend Theatre of Silence: The Lost Soul of Football

The author of that book was in the supporters club pre match with that Reg!
Its been updated with a new chapter(s) I got the old version the blue cover and it is indeed a good read

Dan_85 · Post by **Dan_85** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:00 pm

Chunky The Gooner wrote:
Reg Niseth wrote:As mentioned Got, Not Got. Also recommend Theatre of Silence: The Lost Soul of Football
The author of that book was in the supporters club pre match with that Reg!
Its been updated with a new chapter(s) I got the old version the blue cover and it is indeed a good read

I have the new version, read it on the plane to Olympiakos. Bang on the money it is.

Post by **Barriecuda** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:48 pm

worthing_gooner wrote:I got Making of A Modern Superclub and it's fascinating so far.

Also, an excellent Arsenal book which is fictional but based on fact (bit like an old fashioned Fever Pitch!) is Making The Arsenal by Tony Attwood. Fascinating.

He's a real good author, used to read his blog a lot. Particularly his history of the team is very knowledgeable.