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Among the Thugs (Paperback)
by Bill Buford (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars 7 customer reviews (7 customer reviews)
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What sort of man spends his Saturday afternoons with people named Bonehead, Paraffin Pete and Steamin' Sammy? This is a book about the experience, and the attractions, of crowd violence.

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Well written, but content & facts poor, 10 April 2005
It's a well written book; but beware of the contents. He had no content with any of the top faces on the scene (why not read a book by one of them that are available), nor was he ever involved in any major incidents. He talks about people as if he knew them - but he is writing about stories he was told. Likewise he tells a story of a Millwall fan attacking a West Ham fan based on a newspaper account as if he was there (a very poor thing to do in a book).

I was there and this book does not represent what was going on. For excellent alternatives try (Steaming In, Hoolifan, Armed For The Match or Congratulations you just met the ICF).

However it is well writen, and an interesting account from an outsider - just beware of the contents.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Among the Mayhem, 21 May 2002
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This book tells the story of an American journalist who by chance witnesses a football special on the way to game at a train station. Curious about the behaviour of the fans on the train, he decides to find out more. Travelling to games and getting in with the boys he travels around the country and goes to Italia 90. He experiences clashes with other fans and the police. The book is told from an outsiders point of view as the authour is American and hasn't the English "psyche" or biast views. I found the book gripping & compelling. It's a must read and anyone who purchases this will not be dissapointed.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic, compelling read, 18 Sep 2003
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I have read dozens of "football hooligan" books, and I have to say this is the best. Because Buford's able to speak as an outsider watching on, there's a sense of reality and truth often lacking elsewhere. A joy to read, with its dark humour and vivid character descriptions - I would recommend it to anybody, even those without an interest in football related violence.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An American in the Firm
If you were expecting a "Green Street" sort of story here, you will be disappointed. I actually read this book back in the early Nineties when it was first released. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute tosh
I find it hard to believe anyone still wants to buy this. A fat middle aged American running with the top boys in England?! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars classic study of terrace violence and its associated culture
With the exception of "The Football Factory", this has to be the best of the now numerous football-hooligan-and-the-related-culture books. Read more
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