- Paperback: 249 pages
- Publisher: Milo Books; Ill edition (30 April 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0953084787
- ISBN-13: 978-0953084784
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
its about time that someone wrote a book with this open faced honesty. the life of a football thug has always been cloudy to the general public. blades business crew is funny, brutal, eye-opening, controversal and above all it tells it how it is not how you think it is. its by far the best book of its kind on a subject that is very misunderstood.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Another of the strong books from the Milo Books stable, that also published recent tales by Peter Walsh about Curtis Warren and Mickey Francis.
This is an account of the BBC as seen by one of their top boys and is an excellent record of their match day activities. Unlike the books written by many others in this genre, you know that the author is giving a realistic account. He chronicles tales covering 1981 to 1989 in great detail. Anyone who went to games at that time will immediately identify with what he talks about. The book carries on to the modern day and Cowens is as honest as any author has been in this type of book.
The book contains a forward by Paul Heaton and that is worth a read too. This book is a "must read" book for anyone interested in this subject matter.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I am a Leeds fan - or shirter as Mr Cowans would name me! I have followed Leeds around but always kept away from the trouble from the 80s.
This book was my attempt to understand why people feel the need to have a go week in week out - under the banner of football. The narrative is spouted by Cowens and makes it a very readable affair. The thing is when you have heard one or two of the tales you've pretty much heard them all. There does seem to be this ill conceived attempt at honour but I have to say that although it is maintained that he supports the Blades first I get the impression that to 'have a pop' is the top priority. And whatever is said the BBC and such firms have managed through the media to drag the games profile down over the years. I always find it hard to believe that 'shirters' or other supporters have not been involved and hurt over the years - when it kicks off on the streets and pubs its obvious innocent fans will get hassled.
This is interesting and an honest enough account I am sure.
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Sharp account of Football violence
This is without too much opposition one of the top three books of this genre (and I own them all!)
It's very honest and Steve is as quick to tell you about him being... Read more
It's very honest and Steve is as quick to tell you about him being... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. N. M. Coster
excellent
Best book on the subject by far, read it thoroughly and you will see the author has been on the back foot and even knocked out and his firm have come second a few times so its not... Read more
Published 10 months ago by spire para
seems to stretch the truth somewhat
Firstly this is a very readable book, Cowens offers interesting insights into the hooligan culture in general. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2006 by A. Douglas
honourable man
I read this book a few years ago and was impressed by this mans views and beliefs. Hooligans are often reffered too as scum but Cowens is far from that and his manor and means set... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2006
Intrested "Scarfer"
As a "scarfer" following Middlesbrough FC, i have found an interest in looking into football violence, By all means i dont condone this, but i found this book fantastic, I couldnt... Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2004
boring
Being an X member of the Arsenal Gooners Firm,this book is the most boring rubbish on the subject of football hooligans. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2003
Top Drawer
This is the first book I have ever read cover to cover and not only that I did it in 4 days! I found it impossible to put down. Its was a real eye opener. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2003 by "boardman1"
fantastic
I have just completed reading this book and have found it impossible to put down. It has been so good to read something that doesn't glamarise violence but gives an insight to why... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2001
Highly exaggerated (but aren't they all)
Another book by an ex top-boy, and another one full of exxagerations and tall stories. I was at one of the events he covers regarding Watford, and it certainly didn't happen... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2001
Interesting....but slightly exagerrated
The book pretty much covers what its like to be involved in the phenomenon of soccer violence. Certain incidents are a little exagerrated to say the least,and I was there so I know... Read more
Published on 25 July 2001
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