- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Headline (22 Feb 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747233225
- ISBN-13: 978-0747233220
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 13 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #6 in Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Football > Competitions > European Championships
- #38 in Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Football > Organisations > UEFA
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Eddy Brimson must be among the most prolific of current Football writers. Following a quartet of books on football violence and a novel on the same subject--all co-written with his brother Dougie--and an account of events at the 1998 World Cup in France, reformed hooligan Brimson's latest, God Save the Team deals with happenings at the Euro 2000 tournament played in Belgium and Holland.
Whilst the usual trademark accounts of violence between rival supporters and local police remain, this time Eddy has added more elements to the mix, using the story as a platform for the views of one who sees himself as an average follower of the national team. England's failure to deliver a decent performance comes under the microscope, of course, along with the press, the FA, the players and the money in the modern game; pampered millionaire superstars attract much of the Brimson vitriol. Another notable theme is the author's refusal to join the media-led attacks on erstwhile manager Kevin Keegan, seen as decent man trying his best to do a good job in a difficult situation.
As ever the hooligan problem contributes some of the account's starker moments, but that aside Brimson covers many issues at the heart of football today, and not without a little humour. The result is an impressively rollicking read for anyone who cares about the state of the national game, from the perspective of a travelling fan (rather than the media). Surely, though, Eddy's views would attract more serious attention if he were to drop the now overplayed football violence angle? --Trevor Crowe
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For Euro 2000, in Holland and Belgium, the authorities announced that ticket sales would be more tightly controlled and security would be better than ever, yet in the aftermath of the Copenhagen riot and the murder of two Leeds fans in Turkey, it was never going to be that way. Eddy Brimson knew that he could still join the fans for the time of their life, cheering on the England team, and pick up black market tickets. This is his tale of the booze and brawls, the trouble and the triumph that came his way during Euro 2000. This is the raw ungarnished story of what really happened.
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I previously read Eddy Brimson's book 'Hooligan' and throughully enjoyed it. I appreciate this book is a real account of happenings from Euro 2000 as opposed to a novel, but Eddy writes these books from the experience of being a self confessed, yet now reformed football hooligan, therefore what he writes is accurate and his views and experiences are real.
Dont be mistaken in thinking this book is about Eddy's own personal involvement as a football hooligan, in fact its far from that. This is about his experience of the Euro 2000 Finals in Belgium and Holland. Those of you merely after a book about punch ups and battles should perhaps look elsewhere, but if you are interested in what actually went on during Euro 2000 and to read some interesting views on this and football violence in general, then this is a good book. Eddy tells his story from a down to earth perspective, but also shows a lot of intelligence about the subject.
I should have read 'Tear Gas and Ticket Touts' first as that was about France 98, but didnt realise that at the time! I will however also be reading this book.
Dont be mistaken in thinking this book is about Eddy's own personal involvement as a football hooligan, in fact its far from that. This is about his experience of the Euro 2000 Finals in Belgium and Holland. Those of you merely after a book about punch ups and battles should perhaps look elsewhere, but if you are interested in what actually went on during Euro 2000 and to read some interesting views on this and football violence in general, then this is a good book. Eddy tells his story from a down to earth perspective, but also shows a lot of intelligence about the subject.
I should have read 'Tear Gas and Ticket Touts' first as that was about France 98, but didnt realise that at the time! I will however also be reading this book.
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