Introduction 1 PMT (Pre Match Tension) 7 First Half: Football Chants in Britain Today 9 Second Half: If You Know Your History 83 Extra Time: 'You're 'Avin' a Laugh' 149 Acknowledgements 207 Index 210
* A popular history in the style of Stuart Maconie that lets the humour of the terraces shine through.; * The author is a high-profile Sky News journalist who has spent 28 years reporting on conflicts and analysing deep-rooted tribalism.; * Heavy-duty national marketing campaign will target radio, TV (especially Sky Sports), national press, local and regional papers, and all the major clubs.; * Perfect for fans of original and engaging sports writing.; * The reverse side of the book will feature the cover with the alternative title: "Soft Southern B*st*rds!" and other Tales from the Terraces.
Tim Marshall is a leading authority on foreign affairs with more
than 25 years of reporting experience. He was diplomatic editor at
Sky News, and before that was working for the BBC and LBC/IRN
radio. He has reported from thirty countries and covered the
conflicts in Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq,
Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. His blog Foreign Matters was
shortlisted for the Orwell Prize 2010.
He has written for newspapers including The Times, Sunday Times,
Guardian, Independent and Daily Telegraph, and is the author of
Shadowplay: The Overthrow of Slobodan Milosevic (a bestseller in
former Yugoslavia). He is the founder and editor of
TheWhatandtheWhy.com.
The best book on the subject - by far. Tim gets it.' --Eamonn Holmes; 'Marshall's thesis is nicely researched, well considered and neatly paced. This is a man who understands what it is to be a supporter.' --Jim White, The Daily Telegraph; Book of the Week - "well-researched history of the chants and ditties espoused by football crowds"--Simon Redfern, The Independent; "Serious but hilarious." --The Sun; 'I love football chants, and Tim Marshall has done an excellent job of assembling and analysing some of the best ones.' --Robert Crampton, The Times; 'A well researched book. It is no in way a dry study, as Marshall shows he is a true football supporter who understands the culture ... There is a great deal of humour throughout' --Football Book Reviews
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