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Celtic & Me - Confessions from the Jungle is the funny, original story of Dominik Diamond's very public life as a Celtic supporter. Shockingly, he started out as a Rangers fan but later realised the error of his ways and controversially changed allegiance. His outspoken views on Rangers have made him more than a little unpopular on one side of Glasgow. In Celtic & Me, find out what part he played in Martin O'Neill becoming Celtic manager. Why Seville was so awful. Why he was banned from Celtic TV. Which old firm manager is best at pub trivia machines. Which Rangers legend made Dominik weep with his kindness and which one threatened to out him on live TV for being a teenage Rangers fan. And what happened the night he was threatened outside a Glasgow kebab shop. From sickening bigotry to the joy he felt at being part of the Celtic family, Celtic & Me is the story of a man who refused to shut up and the price you pay when you do that as an Old Firm fan with a well-known face.
About the Author
Dominik Diamond's comedy career was doomed when he introduced the host of Have I Got News For You as Sean Deayton when doing warm-up for their first ever show. But he did squeeze out a colourful media career, from the Gemesmaster phenomenon to documentaries proving God's existence. He has survived a decade as a national newspaper columnist, had one of the UK's most successful radio phone-ins, punched one half of Little Britain on live TV, helped launch the Fratellis, sang onstage with Glasvegas and still found time to support Celtic.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An excellent insight into the life of a Celtic supporter and how, through his passion for this club,he was able to delve into the very darkest corners of himself.You can really feel the swell and atmosphere of "the jungle"and for me that was an emotion that I wanted to relive(as a child I frequented ParkHead on numerous occasions) and through this book I was certainly able to do it.Entertaining,witty and uncomfortably honest at times;just the kind of read that I like.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this in one go, and despite the Old Firm meaning sweat FA to me (being a mancunian) I still couldn't stop reading it. Funny, interesting, educational and sprinkled with a hint of voodoo, and it even has pictures in the middle so if you're trying to read it while steaming you can just look at the pics instead so your eyes don't go fuzzy and hurt. The second best book to come from Scotland after Trainspotting.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having just finished reading a book about Henrik Larsson that was mediocre at best and rarely strayed from bland statistics it was an utter delight to find this book.
This is not just a book about football. It is about one man's journey through life with football as a backdrop.
I suppose many people will know Mr. Diamond from his appearances in the media. However, in this book we get to see the real Dominik...a man plagued by his own personal demons and a man who genuinely cares about the people in his life, family and friends.
Reading this you get to know what a warm, funny and intelligent guy he is and you end up feeling like you know him just like one of your mates.
Oh and the football bit? It's not a blow by blow account of one match after another but about what it's really like to be a fan...passion, joy, despair and comradeship.
Every Celtic supporter should read this. In it they will see a true reflection of why they feel that we are one big family.
Every other football supporter should read it simply because it is a riot!
Rangers fans should read it to see why they are, most definitely, not THE people.
Non-footballing fans should read it as it is, probably, the most honest autobiography this decade!
This is not just a book about football. It is about one man's journey through life with football as a backdrop.
I suppose many people will know Mr. Diamond from his appearances in the media. However, in this book we get to see the real Dominik...a man plagued by his own personal demons and a man who genuinely cares about the people in his life, family and friends.
Reading this you get to know what a warm, funny and intelligent guy he is and you end up feeling like you know him just like one of your mates.
Oh and the football bit? It's not a blow by blow account of one match after another but about what it's really like to be a fan...passion, joy, despair and comradeship.
Every Celtic supporter should read this. In it they will see a true reflection of why they feel that we are one big family.
Every other football supporter should read it simply because it is a riot!
Rangers fans should read it to see why they are, most definitely, not THE people.
Non-footballing fans should read it as it is, probably, the most honest autobiography this decade!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not Celtic and me; just me me me
What self indulgent nonsense. This guy is a drug fueled bigot who needs to grow up.
I bought this book after reading the reviews. Who wrote them? Read more
I bought this book after reading the reviews. Who wrote them? Read more
Published 4 months ago by ACD
Honest and Funny - Great Stuff.
Really enjoyed this book - tore through it in only a couple of sittings. Its not a difficult read - as such - however to read about a man reflect and comment on his own... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Vinnylad
Brilliant.
Having bought a kindle a couple of months ago I have been reading book after book, mostly biographies.
Without a doubt this is the best so far and I've been riveted. Read more
Without a doubt this is the best so far and I've been riveted. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Khay
Big mouth strikes again ...
Dominik Diamond is clearly a complex character, and this book is a fascinating mix of self-awareness and self-importance; of paranoia and ego; of intellect and sheer stupidity. Read more
Published 4 months ago by johnclarke1
joel
always found his radio shows amusing and really enjoyed this book, a lot more than football and a fascinating view of what living in glasgow as a high profile celtic fan is like,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by joel e
Celtic and Me: Confessions from the Jungle
I'm really enjoying reading Dominik Diamond's book. . I never really watched his TV shows and must admit I was a bit apprehensive, but this is a football supporter's book from a... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rugbyg67
More than just a football book
Anyone who enjoys great football tales will appreciate this book. However there are more laughs, dark humour and honesty which at times borders on self flagellation to keep the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by JT
well worth a read
If you are looking for a book with lots about football, you will not be disappointed, his passion for the sport shines through. Read more
Published 18 months ago by rawspinner
BUY THIS BOOK...I
This book is a quality read. Any celtic fan in the world could relate to any part of this book.
From start to finnish its 100 % honest and right to the point. Read more
From start to finnish its 100 % honest and right to the point. Read more
Published 19 months ago by cas 32
Excellent read, a must for all Celtic fans!
Jim from Glasgow:
An excellent read, Dominik manages to capture what being a Celtic supporter is all about the good and the bad. Read more
An excellent read, Dominik manages to capture what being a Celtic supporter is all about the good and the bad. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Fiona Haddow
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