"The Invincibles", a new book and other Arsenal Books

[corkbarry]

Probably a rehash of everything we have read before

http://www.theguardian.com/football/201 ... side-story

[Chippy]

Amy Lawrence is well plugged into the club hierarchy and is a gooner. This is going on my Xmas list. Unless you guys publish loads of spoilers of course!

[REB]

jon spurlings new book is a great read chippy, im just finished the chippy chapter

[hugh jardon]

Niall Quinn's autobiography is a fantastic book. Some cracking stories from his Arsenal and Ireland days. One of the best I've read. Totally different to the usual bland autobiographies from players who achieved a lot more during their careers.

[Midz]

Probably a rehash of everything we have read before

http://www.theguardian.com/football/201 ... side-story

Worth a read, have added it to my list.

[QuartzGooner]

jon spurlings new book is a great read chippy, im just finished the chippy chapter

What is it, have you got a link?

[REB]

jon spurlings new book is a great read chippy, im just finished the chippy chapter

What is it, have you got a link?

red letter days is the book, he was signing in piebury corner yesterday before the game, no link as i got mine on the kindle quartz sorry.

[northbank123]

Amy Lawrence is well plugged into the club hierarchy and is a gooner. This is going on my Xmas list. Unless you guys publish loads of spoilers of course!

Here's one, they don't lose any PL games

[REB]

Niall Quinn's autobiography is a fantastic book. Some cracking stories from his Arsenal and Ireland days. One of the best I've read. Totally different to the usual bland autobiographies from players who achieved a lot more during their careers.

the amount of drinking in that book

[QuartzGooner]

jon spurlings new book is a great read chippy, im just finished the chippy chapter

What is it, have you got a link?

red letter days is the book, he was signing in piebury corner yesterday before the game, no link as i got mine on the kindle quartz sorry.

Here is a link

"Red Letter Days: 14 Dramatic Events That Shook Arsenal"

http://www.bookdepository.com/Red-Lette ... 1909626393

Looks essential reading, thanks.

Has anybody read this new one?

"Arsenal 'Til I Die: The Voices of Arsenal FC Supporters" - by David Lane

The best one I have read was Tom Watt's - "The End" about the North Bank, is mostly short interviews with fans, excellent book.

[VAVAVOOM 14]

Apparently this one is supposed to be brilliant:

Rebels for the Cause: The Alternative History of AFC



Arsenal's on-field success has been well documented. But what has never been written before is the equally remarkable history of Arsenal's rebels, both on and off the pitch. Spanning almost 120 years, and set against a backdrop of turbulent social and political change, Rebels for the Cause assesses the legacy and impact of Arsenal's most controversial players, officials and matches.

From hard men like '30s player Wilf Copping to the reformed wild ones of recent years such as Tony Adams, Jon Spurling highlights the infamous figures whose refusal to conform has made them terrace legends. Mavericks such as '80s star Charlie Nicholas and the 'King of Highbury' Charlie George are here, as are '70s lads Alan Hudson and Malcolm Macdonald.

The book also focuses on the club's revolutionary founding fathers, David Danskin and Jack Humble, the terrifying '20s 'soccer Tsar' Sir Henry Norris and David Dein's controversial introduction of free-market economics to Highbury in the regressive '80s. Also investigated are the stories behind Arsenal's most infamous tabloid exposés.

Featuring extensive interviews with 15 former players, Rebels for the Cause is an indispensable guide to the alternative history of Arsenal Football Club, shedding new light on the origins of the rivalry with Tottenham, on many of Highbury's cult heroes and on the struggle of several players to adapt to life outside the game.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1840 ... d_i=468294

[REB]

Apparently this one is supposed to be brilliant:

Rebels for the Cause: The Alternative History of AFC



Arsenal's on-field success has been well documented. But what has never been written before is the equally remarkable history of Arsenal's rebels, both on and off the pitch. Spanning almost 120 years, and set against a backdrop of turbulent social and political change, Rebels for the Cause assesses the legacy and impact of Arsenal's most controversial players, officials and matches.

From hard men like '30s player Wilf Copping to the reformed wild ones of recent years such as Tony Adams, Jon Spurling highlights the infamous figures whose refusal to conform has made them terrace legends. Mavericks such as '80s star Charlie Nicholas and the 'King of Highbury' Charlie George are here, as are '70s lads Alan Hudson and Malcolm Macdonald.

The book also focuses on the club's revolutionary founding fathers, David Danskin and Jack Humble, the terrifying '20s 'soccer Tsar' Sir Henry Norris and David Dein's controversial introduction of free-market economics to Highbury in the regressive '80s. Also investigated are the stories behind Arsenal's most infamous tabloid exposés.

Featuring extensive interviews with 15 former players, Rebels for the Cause is an indispensable guide to the alternative history of Arsenal Football Club, shedding new light on the origins of the rivalry with Tottenham, on many of Highbury's cult heroes and on the struggle of several players to adapt to life outside the game.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1840 ... d_i=468294

of all the arsenal books i have read this one is by far the best

[augie]

Niall Quinn's autobiography is a fantastic book. Some cracking stories from his Arsenal and Ireland days. One of the best I've read. Totally different to the usual bland autobiographies from players who achieved a lot more during their careers.

Went to get that on the kindle last night and it said that it is only available to pre-order

[DB10GOONER]

Apparently this one is supposed to be brilliant:

Rebels for the Cause: The Alternative History of AFC



Arsenal's on-field success has been well documented. But what has never been written before is the equally remarkable history of Arsenal's rebels, both on and off the pitch. Spanning almost 120 years, and set against a backdrop of turbulent social and political change, Rebels for the Cause assesses the legacy and impact of Arsenal's most controversial players, officials and matches.

From hard men like '30s player Wilf Copping to the reformed wild ones of recent years such as Tony Adams, Jon Spurling highlights the infamous figures whose refusal to conform has made them terrace legends. Mavericks such as '80s star Charlie Nicholas and the 'King of Highbury' Charlie George are here, as are '70s lads Alan Hudson and Malcolm Macdonald.

The book also focuses on the club's revolutionary founding fathers, David Danskin and Jack Humble, the terrifying '20s 'soccer Tsar' Sir Henry Norris and David Dein's controversial introduction of free-market economics to Highbury in the regressive '80s. Also investigated are the stories behind Arsenal's most infamous tabloid exposés.

Featuring extensive interviews with 15 former players, Rebels for the Cause is an indispensable guide to the alternative history of Arsenal Football Club, shedding new light on the origins of the rivalry with Tottenham, on many of Highbury's cult heroes and on the struggle of several players to adapt to life outside the game.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1840 ... d_i=468294

of all the arsenal books i have read this one is by far the best

Deffo one of the best.

[remigardeshair]

The best one I have read was Tom Watt's - "The End" about the North Bank, is mostly short interviews with fans, excellent book.

I'm on the front cover of that, well three quarters of my head, complete with 'curtains' haircut that was obligatory for students of that era, I think the picture was taken during the 6-1 v Coventry at the end of the 90/91 season.

The books a really good read, some fascinating insights.

The Rebels book is a great read too.