What sort of man spends his Saturday afternoons with people named Bonehead, Paraffin Pete and Steamin' Sammy? Bill Buford's acclaimed Among the Thugs is a book about the experience, and the attractions, of crowd violence. (20001218)
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"Buford's reportage is vivid and racy, dropping you in the thick of the madness with a Wolfe-like immediacy" (Daily Telegraph )
"The excellence of his writing takes the reader to the centre of the mob... His words have the fragmented accuracy of a hand-held television camera in a war zone" (John Stalker Sunday Times )
"Possesses something of the quality of A Clockwork Orange" (The Times )
"The excellence of his writing takes the reader to the centre of the mob... His words have the fragmented accuracy of a hand-held television camera in a war zone" (John Stalker Sunday Times )
"Possesses something of the quality of A Clockwork Orange" (The Times )
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'Superbly written... darkly exhilarating... a sort of roller-coaster chamber of horrors' Guardian (20001218)
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This book tells the story of an American journalist who by chance witnesses a football special on the way to game at a train station. Curious about the behaviour of the fans on the train, he decides to find out more. Travelling to games and getting in with the boys he travels around the country and goes to Italia 90. He experiences clashes with other fans and the police. The book is told from an outsiders point of view as the authour is American and hasn't the English "psyche" or biast views. I found the book gripping & compelling. It's a must read and anyone who purchases this will not be dissapointed.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By TheGuvnor2
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It's a well written book; but beware of the contents. He had no content with any of the top faces on the scene (why not read a book by one of them that are available), nor was he ever involved in any major incidents. He talks about people as if he knew them - but he is writing about stories he was told. Likewise he tells a story of a Millwall fan attacking a West Ham fan based on a newspaper account as if he was there (a very poor thing to do in a book).
I was there and this book does not represent what was going on. For excellent alternatives try (Steaming In, Hoolifan, Armed For The Match or Congratulations you just met the ICF).
However it is well writen, and an interesting account from an outsider - just beware of the contents.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Glosblue
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If you were expecting a "Green Street" sort of story here, you will be disappointed. I actually read this book back in the early Nineties when it was first released.
I am currently re-reading it, and although it had dated badly, it is still an enjoyable read. Well written and intelligent, it tells the story of when an American journalist trys to discover the thrill of football violence.
He turns the Man Utd firm and tells of its activities in Turin and around the UK.
A good read, but it does goes into depth at some stages and doesn't, as some of the books recently released on this subject do, just go from fight to fight.
I am currently re-reading it, and although it had dated badly, it is still an enjoyable read. Well written and intelligent, it tells the story of when an American journalist trys to discover the thrill of football violence.
He turns the Man Utd firm and tells of its activities in Turin and around the UK.
A good read, but it does goes into depth at some stages and doesn't, as some of the books recently released on this subject do, just go from fight to fight.
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A fantastic, compelling read
I have read dozens of "football hooligan" books, and I have to say this is the best. Because Buford's able to speak as an outsider watching on, there's a sense of reality and truth... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2003
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Absolute tosh
I find it hard to believe anyone still wants to buy this. A fat middle aged American running with the top boys in England?! Read more
Published on 9 Nov 1999
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classic study of terrace violence and its associated culture
With the exception of "The Football Factory", this has to be the best of the now numerous football-hooligan-and-the-related-culture books. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 1999
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A chilling revelation into the hearts and minds of soccer th
This book chronicles the many acts of mindless violence commited by young English soccer thugs.The author, who searches in vain for rational and even scientific answers as to why... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 1999
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