Who Are Ya! Who Are Ya! Who Are Ya!, 3 May 2005

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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Football stereotypes at their finest – top quality, 25 Jul 2003

By	Darren Simons (Middlesex, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

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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