New Book by Chris Hargreaves
I am really enjoying it - and not just for the Torquay slant on things. (As i haven't even got that far yet!) It is genuinely well-written but for a few minor grammar errors but I can live with that as his writing style is genuinely intersting as he bounces from the past back to the present throughout the book. I am currently on his second season at Northampton.
As one of the younger fans of Chrissy Hargreaves i was worried that some of his earlier career stuff might not interest me, but it is really interesting hearing about his nomadic life in football. Some rather strapping pictures in there for any of his female fans also. hahaa
As one of the younger fans of Chrissy Hargreaves i was worried that some of his earlier career stuff might not interest me, but it is really interesting hearing about his nomadic life in football. Some rather strapping pictures in there for any of his female fans also. hahaa
Maybe one day, Carayol will find London...
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SteveDeckchair
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Just bought a copy. Can't wait for it to turn up!
I read the Gary Nelson book 'left foot in the grave'. Cracking read and brought back plenty of memories of the time.
I'm hoping this one will too!
I read the Gary Nelson book 'left foot in the grave'. Cracking read and brought back plenty of memories of the time.
I'm hoping this one will too!
Mmmmmm, beeeeeeeer.
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Also, i'm hoping our former keeper Michael 'Pope' doesn't read the book!Southampton Gull wrote:I was reading his chapter on our first season in the Conference and it states our keeper was "Paul Raynor" ffs,
Of all tha gaffes to allow through that one surely has to be one of the worst I've ever read, sort it out Jesus
That aside, good read so far. Particularly enjoyed his winding up of Nicho. Thanks to the OP for bringing the book to my attention.
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Lol, I was cracking up reading the shower story about Nico, absolutely hilarious 
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Great read - was lovely insight into genuine footballers not your cozy premier league on silly money, like others I enjoyed the wind ups with Nico but did show what a genuinely close team we had, and to a certain extent still have.
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Great!! just ordered it!! I hope the royalties and sales keep his lovely family warm this winter!!
Fate: A police dog called Bryn bit Torquay player Jim McNichol and the time while he was receiving treatment was added onto the end of the second half.
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I have just requested it as a birthday present if I don't get it I will just have to bugger off to Waterstones or any other favourable book store, and cr@p onese as well, and purchase a copy.
if I don't get it I will just have to bugger off to Waterstones or any other favourable book store, and cr@p onese as well, and purchase a copy.-
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great christmas pressie extra for my gang...thanx ( omg cant believe in christmas shopping already !)
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Just ordered this from Amazon, looks like it's going to be a good read!
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TUFC92 wrote:Just ordered this from Amazon, looks like it's going to be a good read!
Great minds think alike:
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Fate: A police dog called Bryn bit Torquay player Jim McNichol and the time while he was receiving treatment was added onto the end of the second half.
most won't be impressed but i am in the book 
pages 338/339, the alton towers trip it is I who had the camel outfit, shame i couldnt send him photos as i got some nice ones of kev in his outfit.
brightened up my day anyway
pages 338/339, the alton towers trip it is I who had the camel outfit, shame i couldnt send him photos as i got some nice ones of kev in his outfit.
brightened up my day anyway
My copy arrived today and I've just finished the first chapter. It is looking a really, really interesting read so far, and I'm looking forward to reading the rest!
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Hey Jake, you have to put the photos on here!JakeGull wrote:most won't be impressed but i am in the book
pages 338/339, the alton towers trip it is I who had the camel outfit, shame i couldnt send him photos as i got some nice ones of kev in his outfit.
brightened up my day anyway
I am half way through the book and it is a very good read. I'd recommend it to anyone.
Mmmmmm, beeeeeeeer.
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