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by John King (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage; New edition edition (7 May 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099739518
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099739517
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.7 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 187,949 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Following on from his bestselling study of violence, THE FOOTBALL FACTORY, John King considers Britain's other obsession-sex. Formed in the chemical mists of New year's Eve, The Sex Division sees the once=sacred act of procreation at its most material, as five men devise system based on the sexual act. In this lagerosoaked league, the most that women can offer man is 4 points-unless, that is, she leaves her handbag unattended...From its base in the asset-stripped, emotionally castrated 90s, HEADHUNTERS shows the dreams of The Sex Division members breaking through the heavy media cloud of anorexic pin-ups and paedophile fashion. A missing brother, prophetic visions, a love affair, and tit-for-tat confrontation draw the characters out into the open-revealing the men behind the machismo, their need for mutual respect, and their recognition of the hidden or suppressed affinities.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Progression, 12 May 2002
Having read and enjoyed "The Football Factory" I was expecting much of the same from "Headhunters". I was pleasantly surprised then, to find that King had moved on to cover the working class 'lad' culture in general rather than just football skins. The five key characters cover many aspects of twentysomething life in modern Britain and it's up to the reader to decide who, if any, they most resemble. In parts sad and in others hilarious (I found Carter's sex/football analogy particularly amusing), "Headhunters" is an important progression for King. Although it may not command the cult following of its predecessor, I feel this is a deeper and better book and well worth the investment.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Who Are Ya! Who Are Ya! Who Are Ya!, 3 May 2005
By Der Duke (Berlin, The Fatherland) - See all my reviews
I picked up the 3 books in 1 collection (Football Factory, Headhunters, England Away) by John King a few years back and have got to say it is 1st class.

I know a few ex-hoolies and they say it is the perfect insight into what happens before and after a game, whether it be home or away. I dont know if its changed days or we, the public dont see it going on, I have been to Stamford Bridge on many ocassions, including the time period ranging from The Football Factory to present and have never saw any violence firsthand that is mentioned, although I have been assured many times that it does exist, just not as publicised as it was back in the 80's.

It is a cracking read and I recommend the other John King books, even if you dont have an interest in the subject, or even support Chelsea or England, it is a rivetting read from start to finish. The tales might depict 'bad men', but you feel you can relate to them, they have morals and scruples and a gentlemens code, just on a different level but still the same.

Go on have read, you will be hooked.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Football stereotypes at their finest – top quality, 25 Jul 2003
By Darren Simons (Middlesex, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I read this book immediately after reading The Football Factory and was a bit concerned I was going to read the same thing again. Well, the simplest thing to say is that this is the best book I’ve read by John King.

It follows the lives of a bunch of mates who follow Chelsea, get involved in punch-ups and drink rather a lot, whilst competing in the Sex Division, a season long league where different sexual acts are given a different number of points. In some ways it’s not that dissimilar to The Football Factory except there’s a lot more insight into the individuals rather than the football. Rather that being something which every football fan can relate to I would argue this book is something that every bloke in their early 20s (or can remember their early 20s) will relate to in some way.

Highly recommended!

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD
I started to read this book while i was recovering in hospital from an operation and to be honest-this book has changed my outlook on life. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2005 by tristan_liverpool1002

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive although a new style for King
The second of John King's trilogy on sex, drink, drugs and violence is a lot more creative than the previous novel "The Football Factory". Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2005 by mark1988

1.0 out of 5 stars Big Disappointment
I thought the chapters in Football Factory that did not concern Football or Football violence were pretty dull, poorly written and full of heavy stereotypes. Read more
Published on 5 Jul 2004 by mark_b101

4.0 out of 5 stars Sex, Lager and Laddishness
Headhunters follows on from King's first book about football hooliganism, but it isn't really about football - it's about sex, lager and laddishness. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2003 by R. P. Sedgwick

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like football and your a bloke, read this.
If you like football and your a bloke, this book will probably strike home, if you like netball or knitting dont bother. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars three hundred pages of quality
this book is a must read for all 20 somethings. each character represents feelings that all fellas in that age range go through. Read more
Published on 9 Jul 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars incredibly tedious
The football hooligan chapters of King's "Footbal Factory" were told with some life and passion, but this time, he goes completely flat with his story about aging lads... Read more
Published on 6 April 2000 by S. Clark

5.0 out of 5 stars Lads at their best and worst.
Excellent insight into "bloke culture" providing a look into the lives of men that everyone can associate with. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant delve into the life of a "LAD"
Superb roller coaster ride, look at real life and in the west end, or anywhere else for that matter. Because all blokes are the same. We all have mates like these 5 Lads. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Inner City male thinking about sex and other vital things
King continues with another good read after The Football Factory. Once again his book is life like, amusing, concerning and sad, as we follow the lives of members of the Sex... Read more
Published on 29 Jul 1999

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