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'We Are Celtic supporters hits you in a flourish of green and white...you don't need to be a Celtic supporter to find this book an absorbing read'
(Edinburgh Evening News )'The book is an incisive, thoughtful and necessarily partisan look at one of the world's most recogniseable clubs'
(football-books.com )'The book of the year... The book, like Celtic, is more than football'
(Simon Dames, Catholic Times )'An excellent book which is part social history and part contemporary snapshot of the diverse nature of the Celtic support'
(Not The View )'There is no excuse if you haven't read this book'
(Nathan Amin, TalkCeltic.net )'The Celtic soul is all about the support & you'll feel & touch it here!'
(Matt McGlone, Editor of the Alternative View magazine and author of EMOTIONALLY CELTIC )'Hoops fans are well represented in this heart-warming book... He seeks out the people, passion and humour and what it means to support the club'
(John Murray, Leith F.M )Product Description
In We Are Celtic Supporters Richard Purden examines what created the culture, ideas and beliefs around Celtic football club. In new and exclusive interviews with supporters, he explores the Celtic way of life and the rich traditions that give context to much of the support while deconstructing some myths along the way.
As a travelling supporter he visits a variety of fans in locations such as New York, Spain, Germany, Italy and various parts of the UK. He talks to well-known Celtic supporters such as James MacMillan about the often misrepresented Catholic roots, to Pat Nevin about why he fell out of love with the club and to a number of well-known rock 'n' rollers such as Noel Gallagher, Bobby Gillespie and Johnny Marr.
We Are Celtic Supporters gives the inside story of how major events in Celtic's history have shaped the identity of the fans, and what it really means to follow this unique football club.
As a travelling supporter he visits a variety of fans in locations such as New York, Spain, Germany, Italy and various parts of the UK. He talks to well-known Celtic supporters such as James MacMillan about the often misrepresented Catholic roots, to Pat Nevin about why he fell out of love with the club and to a number of well-known rock 'n' rollers such as Noel Gallagher, Bobby Gillespie and Johnny Marr.
We Are Celtic Supporters gives the inside story of how major events in Celtic's history have shaped the identity of the fans, and what it really means to follow this unique football club.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Be warned: this is not your average football book. In this book, Purden explores various aspects of the club from its charitable Christian roots in Glasgow's East End to its globetrotting successes on the football field. Through a series of interviews with prominent fans such as Rod Stewart, James MacMillan and Andrew O'Hagan the author reveals the fascinating truth of a Marist Brother who formed a club to benefit poverty stricken immigrants, which then became inextricably linked with the identity of the community, not just in Glasgow, but throughout the diaspora.
The romantic worldwide attraction of the club is demonstrated through interviews with fans in New York, Germany and Spain. Each provides a different perspective on why, in the age of the footballing megastar, Celtic still has the power to connect with fans and stir the passions. In interviews with musicians such as Jim Kerr, Eddi Reader, Noel Gallagher and Bobby Gillespie, each espouse the appeal of a team which has always held to an anti-fascist agenda and demonstrated socially inclusive policies.
Throughout the book Purden's narrative style is relaxed and conversational and the prose is by turns informative and poetic, as required when discussing an emotive subject such as Celtic. It is difficult not to be moved by the story of a club which has gained near mythical status; an underdog which became the first British team to win the European Cup consisting of players all born within a thirty mile radius of Glasgow.
This is not just a book for Celtic fans; this is a book for all football fans. If you want to read about statistics and multi-million pound transfer deals then look elsewhere. If you want to read a socio-historical document which stands as a testament to a cultural phenomenon then look no further. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
The romantic worldwide attraction of the club is demonstrated through interviews with fans in New York, Germany and Spain. Each provides a different perspective on why, in the age of the footballing megastar, Celtic still has the power to connect with fans and stir the passions. In interviews with musicians such as Jim Kerr, Eddi Reader, Noel Gallagher and Bobby Gillespie, each espouse the appeal of a team which has always held to an anti-fascist agenda and demonstrated socially inclusive policies.
Throughout the book Purden's narrative style is relaxed and conversational and the prose is by turns informative and poetic, as required when discussing an emotive subject such as Celtic. It is difficult not to be moved by the story of a club which has gained near mythical status; an underdog which became the first British team to win the European Cup consisting of players all born within a thirty mile radius of Glasgow.
This is not just a book for Celtic fans; this is a book for all football fans. If you want to read about statistics and multi-million pound transfer deals then look elsewhere. If you want to read a socio-historical document which stands as a testament to a cultural phenomenon then look no further. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I got this book from Amazon last week and I thoroughly enjoyed reading through it. In my opinion it is the best Book of Celtric to date, and I have read a few in my years!
This book displayes great knowledge of not only the subject, but also great personal interest in what has been written, making it an experience to read.
I reccomend this book to anyone who loves Celtic and football.
This book displayes great knowledge of not only the subject, but also great personal interest in what has been written, making it an experience to read.
I reccomend this book to anyone who loves Celtic and football.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Why did 80,000 Celtic supporters travel to Seville, when only 25,000 had tickets? Why do all the cool musicians support Celtic? Why do Polish, Somalia and Bangladeshi immigrants find them selves drawn to Celtic Park? This book explores the cultural, political and emotional allure of Celtic FC. A must read for the supporter and for those who wonder why Celtic is much more than just a football club.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Far to political
Upon first picking up this book I quickly found a smile and some laughs and chuckles beginning as I identified with some of the stories and adventures of the fans. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Martin Mcintyre
Interesting read
I was given this as a gift and have enjoyed it. Being a Celtic supporter, it proved that the allegiance to Celtic doesn't leave you at the ground
Published 3 months ago by ringo
book review
The book is a good read and enjoyed the various personal accounts of what Celtic means to the them.Was very disappointed in the chapter from Pat Nevin,have no idea why the author... Read more
Published 4 months ago by brian.d
Passion in Paradise
Every club has a story, every person has a tale to tell. This is an excellent book that is much about Celtic as it is about the human condition, of romance, community, nostalgia... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ally
excellent read, a book by a fan for the fans
a really good diverse mix of fan stories from a whole cross section of society and from around the world, with some very well known contributors. Read more
Published 5 months ago by grobski
Doing it for the fans...
Driving through northern Thailand I spotted an elderly woman selling fruit at a lay-by and she was sporting the unmistakable hoops of CFC. Read more
Published 6 months ago by aye-mack
Football's nothing without the fans!!
The Scottish media and Scottish parliament could do worse than taking a leaf out of this book and Celtic Football Club for that matter. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jenny
Surprised by Celtic !
As a wee boy growing up in the 70s in Lanarkshire you played football, football and more football and usually chose to support either Rangers or Celtic. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Andy
You don't support Celtic, Celtic supports you
The one thing I learned from this book is that instead of supporting Celtic Football Club, Celtic Football Club supports you. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Des Dillon
Wester Green but a fine read even for an Easter Green
A Celtic supporting friend recommended this book to me, hinting that there were mentions of my school within it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jimbo1875
Listmania!
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