'The Wrong Outfit' by Al Gregg, is a powerful novel about a boy called Adam Nedman, who grows up through the 1970's and 80's and is greatly affected by both Football and Punk. 'At times, a journey into Punk Rock's own "Heart of Darkness", Al realistically captures the moment Punk Rock finally implodes. If you want to know what it was like to be a young Punk Rocker, on the ground, at the time - you won't find a better/sharper book than this.' Dave Parsons (Sham 69) 'A brilliantly talented new writer.' Honey Bane 'Replete with childlike wonderment and an aficionado's knowledge, Al Gregg might just as well do for Chelsea (and Punk Rock), as what Nick Hornby did for Arsenal (and Bruce Springsteen). A must for all purveyors of the Punk movement. An absolute must for all football fans.' David Marx (Forward writer for Alex Ogg's - 'No More Heroes')
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'The Wrong Outfit' is Al Gregg's debut novel and alongside his writing, which includes both plays and short stories, he is also a professional actor and musician. Leaving school at sixteen, he sang and played guitar in various punk bands including The Wall, who were label mates on Polydor with Sham 69, The Jam and Siouxsie and the Banshees. After punk he trained as an actor and has since appeared in many Theatre, Television, Film, Commercials and Voice Over productions. His co-written play with David Schaal (from TV's 'The Office' 'Inbetweeners') about punk called 'Reality Chokes' had a very successful run at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival garnering some 5 star reviews and a nomination for the MTMUK Edinburgh Fringe Awards.www.algregg.orgAl is married and lives in West London.
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Format:Paperback
this is an amazing book ,loved all the stuff on the early punk scene ,and although not a great football lover now ,i really enjoyed the football stuff as when i was younger peter "ossie " osgood used to be one of my heroes ,also love the wall and the u.k subs ,so this book was right up my street ,would reccomend it to anyone !
By steve'o
Format:Paperback
This is a great look at the life of Adam a young lad growing up with music a football i.e Chelsea Fc being a massive part of him and his way of life, i would recommed this to any good book lover of true to life events around the time of the British London punk scene..Top book.http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1452001529/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title
By M Cooper
Format:Paperback
A fantastic read for anybody interested in the punk scene and football. I don't usually read books but when I got my hands on a copy of Al Greggs 'The Wrong Outfit' I found myself totally engrossed. Its not just about the punk scene and football though, it's also about growing up, and I often found myself relating to the experiences in the book.
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The Right Book
I got hold of this book on the recommendation of a friend and not being into either football or punk music, I thought at first I wouldn't enjoy it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by John Gregory
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The Book I Should Have Wrote
This is very much the book I've been meaning to write for years. All about Chelsea and punk.What more could a young man have wanted in the eighties?
Published on 12 Mar 2011 by condo
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The wrong Outfit ,but the perfect choice
Al Gregg makes his debut in the writing world in much the same way as his musical and acting career,no holds barred and in gripping fashion. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2011 by Snaba
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A GEM OF A BOOK - A MUST READ!
It's been a while since I've read a novel but this book was certainly worth the wait. The book covers stories/events from home life and school life to football matches and punk... Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2010 by Mr. R. Ali
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