- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (29 May 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755314328
- ISBN-13: 978-0755314324
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 695,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Bestselling author and world-renowned hooliganism expert Dougie Brimson picks up where his previous book BARMY ARMY left off, in the spring of 2000 and the horrific murders of Kevin Speight and Chris Loftus at the hands of Turkish hooligans and the riots involving England fans in Turkey.If the media and police are to be believed, the battle to defeat the hooligans has been all but won. But in KICKING OFF Brimson points out that the reality is somewhat different and paints a disturbing picture of what lies ahead for the game if the culture of hate, racism and violence remains unchecked.
About the Author
Born in 1959, Dougie Brimson is a former football hooligan who spent 18 years in the RAF. He is author of the bestselling BARMY ARMY and is co-author of four other books with his brother Eddy. His first novel, THE CREW, was published by Headline in 1999 and is being made into a major film.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like many fans of this author I have been waiting for another book for a while now and have to say that this one is certainly worth the wait.
Although it appears to cover much of the ground already gone over in previous books, here Brimson delves into the issues and history far more deeply than before and provides some astonishing and extremely thought provoking opinions into what goes on behind the scenes. It certainly got me thinking although it must be said that much of the content will surely send would send the PC lobby into apoplexy!
The most interesting chapter however, is entitled Echelon. Initially, given the subject matter and the format, it sits oddly within the context of the book but as you read through it, it really does make sense and provides a genuine 'wow!' factor.
But much the same can be said for the entire book which is certainly a cut above the usual hoolie-lit 'beat-em-ups' which have surely become stale and boring now.
Although it appears to cover much of the ground already gone over in previous books, here Brimson delves into the issues and history far more deeply than before and provides some astonishing and extremely thought provoking opinions into what goes on behind the scenes. It certainly got me thinking although it must be said that much of the content will surely send would send the PC lobby into apoplexy!
The most interesting chapter however, is entitled Echelon. Initially, given the subject matter and the format, it sits oddly within the context of the book but as you read through it, it really does make sense and provides a genuine 'wow!' factor.
But much the same can be said for the entire book which is certainly a cut above the usual hoolie-lit 'beat-em-ups' which have surely become stale and boring now.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I approached this book with interest, but quickly tired of it. It read like an aging bloke seeking the approval of a younger reader, and to me at least, didn't stand up to much scrutiny. There was way too much opinion masquerading as fact, too much self-promotion (see the 'Hoolie Lit' chapter especially) and too many contradictory rants. The most amusing part of the book was the childish tirade about When Saturday Comes contributors for having the temerity to suggest that the 'hoolie lit' genre is, in fact generally quite poor. The sub title, 'Why hooliganism and racism are killing football" is fairly misleading as I felt he spent much of his time condoning some hooligan activity as basically youthful highjinks, while at the same time offering a conspiratorial 'well done' wink even when rebuking activities, (especially when discussing English fans dishing out 'retaliatory' beatings to Turkish fans). I picked this book up for 99p in a book outlet, and still felt as though I'd been overcharged.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Mr Brimson once again excels in his book writing skills, This is a brilliant and sound book, The way he has gone about getting vital stats information on the hooligan scene is astounding.
I also like the way he makes you think of certain subjects which could be thought of taboo in todays society due to the PC brigade and librals amongst us, I find his books are spot on.
I also want to touch on the chapter named ECHELON as another reviewer has done befor me, If you only buy the book for this chapter alone it is well worth the read, It will blow your head of what is been suggested.
Thanks
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I also like the way he makes you think of certain subjects which could be thought of taboo in todays society due to the PC brigade and librals amongst us, I find his books are spot on.
I also want to touch on the chapter named ECHELON as another reviewer has done befor me, If you only buy the book for this chapter alone it is well worth the read, It will blow your head of what is been suggested.
Thanks
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Thought provoking!
As someone else has mentioned, this isn't the usual hooligan book full of 'we did this, they did that' type stories. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2006 by Steve K.
Not the usual stuff.....
.....from the author that started this genre of book.
This is a thought provoking read from start to finish and would recomend people actually READ it, DIGEST it and... Read more
This is a thought provoking read from start to finish and would recomend people actually READ it, DIGEST it and... Read more
Published on 11 July 2006 by The Record Man
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