- Paperback: 356 pages
- Publisher: Pennant Publishing Ltd; Sport edition (8 Nov 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1906015120
- ISBN-13: 978-1906015121
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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- #89 in Books > Society, Politics & Philosophy > Social Sciences > Social Issues > Football
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An enjoyable read, and often funny. --The Daily Telegraph
It presents a remarkable insight into the culture of violence and confrontation that still prevails among some football fans when they travel abroad. --The Daily Sport
The authors manage to make sense of a culture that was born out of the drudgery of Thatcher's Britain. --The Guardian
It presents a remarkable insight into the culture of violence and confrontation that still prevails among some football fans when they travel abroad. --The Daily Sport
The authors manage to make sense of a culture that was born out of the drudgery of Thatcher's Britain. --The Guardian
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Saturday, 4 June 1977 was a dark day for England's international football reputation . . . on and off the pitch. On it, goals from Gordon McQueen and Kenny Dalglish gave Scotland a historic 2-1 victory; while off it, the few England fans in the crowd of 98,103 had to watch in humilation as the Tartan Army took Wembley to pieces. It was an insult that English fans vowed to avenge and swore would never be repeated. They kept their word! 30 Years of Hurt covers all the England games where violence erupted, as told by seasoned England campaigners from all over the country. Containing stories of outrageous and shocking escapades involving England supporters which resulted in hundreds being deported and once again the familiar unwanted national headlines; plus the unreported smaller incidents which left scores injured and maimed. 30 Years of Hurt reveals for the first time what it was like being a member of the hooligan army which for decades shamed the nation and very nearly brought English football to its knees in their quest to remain number one in the world's unofficial hooligan league table.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
.....here is a book on the subject actually worth reading more than once!!
There are a number of 'hoolie' books that have been written over the past few years some of which are run of the mill, some are above average and a very few are pure class....this book comes in the latter category.
To me, this is more than just a 'hoolie' book......it's a statement of FACT!!
For years, normal people have been asking various questions like 'why does this happen?' This book will go some way to explaining that, and other, questions.
It tells tales of national pride, friendship and solidarity. It also proves that it's NOT just the football that matters to the 'fan' but comradeship, adventure and the buzz!!
It also goes to prove that bonds of frienship can bloom in the strangest of circumstances and that some rivalries can NEVER die, no matter what is going on.
A top read and goes into my top 5 of this genre of book!
There are a number of 'hoolie' books that have been written over the past few years some of which are run of the mill, some are above average and a very few are pure class....this book comes in the latter category.
To me, this is more than just a 'hoolie' book......it's a statement of FACT!!
For years, normal people have been asking various questions like 'why does this happen?' This book will go some way to explaining that, and other, questions.
It tells tales of national pride, friendship and solidarity. It also proves that it's NOT just the football that matters to the 'fan' but comradeship, adventure and the buzz!!
It also goes to prove that bonds of frienship can bloom in the strangest of circumstances and that some rivalries can NEVER die, no matter what is going on.
A top read and goes into my top 5 of this genre of book!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Cass and Andy N have moved the goal posts in this release, out goes the street clashes on England's back streets between the leagues top football gangs and instead we get refreshing but shocking tales of following the national side.
"the Ceasars of Rome would have turned in their graves had they had to behold the spectacle of a blanket of visiting armies banners hanging on the walls of such hallowed ground" - Italy 97.
This book has it all from Scotland wrecking Wembley to the destruction of the German football machine in Munich 2001 and still more...miss this and you miss out!
"the Ceasars of Rome would have turned in their graves had they had to behold the spectacle of a blanket of visiting armies banners hanging on the walls of such hallowed ground" - Italy 97.
This book has it all from Scotland wrecking Wembley to the destruction of the German football machine in Munich 2001 and still more...miss this and you miss out!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
While there has been a glut of 'hooli' books on the market recently very few have touched on the International scene. That is until now, Thirty Years of hurt has the stories of years of what it meant following the English team abroad. Those featured in the book are not those who were happy to throw around white plastic chairs in the town square chanting 'Inger-laand' these boys are the real McCoy, and whether you like what they have to say or not their tales are compeling. This is a great book which is gritty and true well worth getting, of course being about fortunes of the England team an added bonus for the reader, no penalty shoot out at the end!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
30 Years of hurt
Celebrity hooligan Cass Pennant back in again! Can he give up now please? This book is interesting, but some of its a complete rubbish. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Alex
30 years of Hurt
This book is a great read and a real page turner, not over the top crap about how tuff anyone is. Its a fist persons view of being in the thick of it with England away, like it or... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Tp Warelow
great book
Some brilliant stories from the days when following England was a ocupational hazard and didn't involve getting your face. Read more
Published 21 months ago by spire para
A LOT OFF HONEST STORIES WENT INTO THIS BOOK
Right from the start I enjoyed this book, first thing I noticed was that it was a quality book and wasnt rushed. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by Mr. A. Abraham
Superb
Recieved and read on the same day.I could not put this book down.
Not your usual 'Holli'book.So many stories told by so many people.
Not your usual 'Holli'book.So many stories told by so many people.
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by Mr. Paul A. Phillips
AT LEAST THIS WAS DIFFERENT
I've got fed up with the usual hooligan books, but this was different,I enjoyed this book as a lot of time and effort has gone into it to make it an interesting read. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2009 by Mr. A. Abraham
Quality account of the best years of our lives!
30 Years of Hurt was 30 years of pleasure to most of us now going through a mid life crisis, no longer able to fit in our Lois jeans and more likely to be seen in an M&S jumper... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2007 by David Alun
the best book
Your probaly thinking "oh no not another hooligan book" Well RELAX this is not just NOT just another hooligan book! Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2006 by helen
fantastic read
from the start to finish i could not put this book down, If you ever wondered what it was like following England abroad then this is a MUST read !!!! Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2006 by Mr. W. D. Bagnall
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