"Exile In The Promised Land" is a personal story of a ten thousand mile journey around England, following Stoke City. As unwelcome gatecrashers at the Premier League party, they defy ridicule and ultimately secure survival. It is a unique insight into a unique season for everyone associated with Stoke City. Having spent twenty three years in the cash starved lower tiers of The Football League, an entire generation experience top-flight football for the first time. "Exile In The Promised Land" captures the essence of what it is to be a football fan unexpectedly thrown into the excesses of The Premier League.
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...it's a great book. It's like being there. --The Oatcake, September 26, 2009
...a brilliant account of a brilliant campaign and a must have for any Stoke supporter. --thefootballnetwork, September 25, 2009
...an excellent, enjoyable, aide memoire, written from a supporter's viewpoint. --stoketshirts, August 10, 2009
Exile In The Promised Land delivers... ...as a sketch of what being a fan really means. --The Sentinel, October 10, 2009
...a brilliant account of a brilliant campaign and a must have for any Stoke supporter. --thefootballnetwork, September 25, 2009
...an excellent, enjoyable, aide memoire, written from a supporter's viewpoint. --stoketshirts, August 10, 2009
Exile In The Promised Land delivers... ...as a sketch of what being a fan really means. --The Sentinel, October 10, 2009
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Steve Mifflin was born in Cheshire, England in 1971. He attended his first Stoke City game in 1979 at The Victoria Ground where Stoke beat local rivals Derby County. From the age of seven he has been hooked and has regularly attended home and away games with his father and younger brother. For Steve every home game is an away game as he now lives in Reading. Although the family roots run deep through Stoke-on-Trent, Steve has always had exile status from the city. The lack of a Potteries accent singles him out at The Britannia Stadium and when on the road with Stoke City. Steve is married to Kate, a long-suffering football widow. He has two daughters Ellie and Daisy. Ellie has recently declared her allegiance to local team Reading.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like other reviewers I loved this book which my daughter bought me for my birthday. This makes a superb companion to the club DVD of the year - watch the highlights, read Steve's view of the match, and it's like being there again. Please, Steve, can you write a book like this EVERY season? Please? Give Kate the royalties if you have to, but this would make a wonderful annual event.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By 1863
Format:Paperback
Being a Stoke fan myself i stumbled upon this book whilst browsing Amazon for other football related books i wasn't aware that there was a new Stoke book about which was a nice surprise, and even better it was about our first season back in the top flight! the book has on obvious appeal to Stoke fans as many of us can relate to what Steve is writing, but the book itself offers much more than just a read about how unlucky we were not to win and how hard done to we were etc.. it's an honest book and also delves into the troubles football fans encounter in following their team home and away especially in the current economic climate where money is tight and tickets aren't getting any cheaper! Not to mention the problems with family friends rudely having their wedding on the same day that Stoke secure their Premier League status!
Highly recommended from myself to Stoke fans alike and other fans of football clubs especially those that travel the country following their teams as they will certainly be able to relate this book and the highs and low that come with the football league season both on and off the pitch.
Highly recommended from myself to Stoke fans alike and other fans of football clubs especially those that travel the country following their teams as they will certainly be able to relate this book and the highs and low that come with the football league season both on and off the pitch.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By S. Barry
Format:Paperback
I thought this was a book for my husband, but when he took a break from reading, I couldn't resist dipping in. And I was surprised by the addictive and entertaining nature of the read. Each chapter set the scene; defined the importance of each game, exposed the hopes and fears of the fans, built the tension before the game, and expressed the emotions after it. I've never really understood the passion of football, but this book has brought me a lot closer to it... I would say it is essential reading for the football widow. And as a woman, I loved the battles of conscience, where the chief aim of getting to the next away game was disguised in cunning plans of supportive fatherhood, such as visits to the Lowry Centre, Monkeyworld or Alton Towers. So clever!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent read
An excellent easy read. I too am an ardent Stokie although I come from the Wirral and now live in Worcester, so getting to see a Stoke game has never been that easy. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by D. Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a great read.
I was recommneded this book by a friend, which is odd as i am a Spurs fan, however i am very glad he did. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by A. Vadhesha
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Read!
This book portrays the life of a Stoke fan experiencing the excitement of the Premiership for the first. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2009 by A. Keating
5.0 out of 5 stars
A bostin' read!
An amusing account of one man's determined ( and often unrequited) commitment to his football team, throughout the season. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2009 by Rickster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not just for the boys!
As a football widow whose TV and radio is dominated several months a year by too many matches too important (apparently! Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by Mrs. P. Edwards
4.0 out of 5 stars
So near....
I haven't read a book this quickly or easily in ages. It has made me laugh and cry (mainly at the level of expenditure the author has incurred following his 'football' team). Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Michael Symonds
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent "cloakroom bookshelf" fodder.
Five o'clock sports report has changed for me since reading this book. Not only do I listen out for the League 2 Bradford result (City are now very much exiled from the promised... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by Simon D. Gatenby
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top read
Very enjoyable and amusing footie anecdotes underlie this light hearted tale of the battle between club loyalty and family life. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by James Brennan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stoke City fans? This is for you ...
As a really honest and well written record of Stoke City's first year in the Premiership this book will no doubt find its place in the Stoke City fan base but its general appeal... Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by Barny
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read, very funny
A fascinating account of a dedicated (and on occasion desperate!) Stoke fan's journey around England on his team's return to the top league. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by G. Johnston
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