England Til I Die

David Lane (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

150 Seiten

2014
Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78255-036-5 (ISBN)

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England 'Til I Die is an amazing collection of personal stories and memories by fans, for fans. This book brings together genuine England supporters from all over the world - a must have for fans of England's national football team. Following a football team becomes a way of life for many people. Home and away fans experience moments of elation and exhilaration which become landmarks in their lives. But, as many fans will also know, there are also the low points of despair and disappointment when they feel that all of their hopes and dreams have been dashed. Players and managers come and go, but it is the fans who give the permanent character to a football team, and as a celebration of the supporters, the 'Til I Die series reveals the funny, the absurd, the emotional, the peculiar or unbelievable that is part and parcel of being a die-hard football supporter. This book reveals the funny, the absurd, the emotional, the peculiar, the shocking and unbelievable that is part and parcel of being a die-hard England fan.
Tales of unwavering dedication and loyalty, of personal sacrifice and emotional trauma, are entwined with stories highlighting superb camaraderie, intense excitement and proud patriotism. Wives as well as jobs have been lost, overdrafts have plunged to new depths and countless sickies have been thrown just to be there to cheer on the Three Lions. Real England stories told by Real England Fans.

David Lane has been writing about football for more than 20 years - as a freelance journalist and editor of an award-winning football fanzine - and is the author of numerous football books. Lane's 'Til I Die series of books has allowed him to concentrate on his passion for fan culture and the historical links that bind football clubs and generations of loyal supporters.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	8.5.2014
Zusatzinfo	200 photographs
Verlagsort	Garsington
Sprache	englisch
Einbandart	Paperback
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Allgemeines / Lexika
Themenwelt	Sport ► Ballsport ► Fußball
Schlagworte	England • England; Sport • Fans • Fußball
ISBN-10	1-78255-036-4 / 1782550364
ISBN-13	978-1-78255-036-5 / 9781782550365
Zustand	Neuware