The so-called English Disease has as long a history in Scotland, only it is not as well documented. The money men who are seeking to re-write football history will hate it, but in Bring Out Your Riot Gear - Hearts Are Here!, C.S. Ferguson tells it as it was when Hearts had one of the most feared followings north of the border . . . definitely up there with the best of the recent crop of hooligan books

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One of the few books to document football hooliganism in Scotland, welcome to the world of Gorgie Aggro!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading for anyone researching Scottish youth culture., 16 Sep 1999

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This book is a fantastic, detailed encounter of a young gang mod who followed Hearts football club during the early eighties who eventually became one of the first recruits into the much feared CSF (Casual Soccer Firm). The Author describes the dreadful scenes of violence instigated by the CSF in great detail, but also gives great insight into the cultural changes from the revitalised gangs of mods who later became known as the casuals. An excellent read for anyone who is researching cultural changes in Scotland during the early eighties and also a cracking read for any football fans.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative on all aspects of Scottish Youth Culture, 1 Nov 1999

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I am a Sociology student at Kingston Uni, and I found this book enjoyable and informative. It is more than just another book on football violence, and is in fact an easy to read account of Scottish Youth Culture in the early 80's.

The book also provides an insight into the mind of a male from a working class background, and it is interesting to see how important it is for them to have a sense of belonging. The erosion of this old-style gang culture may ironically lead to a greater disregard for old style standards, which I feel shows in the current decline of our social fabric in the UK at the moment.

I'm sure that the author never intended for his book to be analysed by a student, however the fact that he has been able to appeal to the hooligan market and also to the academic market proves what a well written book this is.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A superb read from start to finish, 30 Oct 1999

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, despite being an ex Dundee hooly. I must admit it I bought it expecting it to be the same old.."we done evryone" crap..(ie like Jay Allans Bloody Casuals), but was surprised to see that the guy actually tells the truth. The incidents with Dundee and Dundee U are spot on.

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4.0 out of 5 stars hearts are here
Forget about the casuals for a wee bit
the gorgie boys were out and out hooligans and in there day were the
best firm around, when there was nobody to fight they just... Read more

Published 9 months ago by jambo

5.0 out of 5 stars Good honest account of a football firm
The best thing about this book is that the author is not trying to claim that Hearts were the top firm. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Pivot Hearts

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Accurate Account of Edinburgh Football Fans!!
Excellent well written book on Hearts FC Soccer Hooligans. The CSF may not have had the largest crew but boy could they kick it off. Read more

Published on 21 Feb 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Bring out you riot gear - Hearts are here!
Brilliant read! This book not only epitomised the feelings of a Hearts fan in the early 80's but also dispels the belief of Glasgow as a hooligan hotbed (which it's not). Read more

Published on 11 Dec 2004 by Mr. James Mullins

4.0 out of 5 stars A Bit exagerrated but generally ok
The Aberdeen lad's review below was my opinion of the book before I had actually read it. It was only after chatting to a London based Hibs fan who said it wasn't too bad that I... Read more

Published on 25 Jul 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars File Under Fiction
All the bits I can verify bar one in this book are based on heresay or exagerrated out of all believe. Read more

Published on 28 May 2004 by A. Hunter

5.0 out of 5 stars Brought back memories, having been at some of the matches
Excellent journal of the growth of casuals & casual fashions in Edinburgh....pod sandals & Farah slacks, I remember it well. Read more

Published on 29 May 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars We Are The Gorgie Aggro!
As a Hearts fan a little too young to remember the whole 'casual' movement this book seemed an honest, non-exaggerated account of what happened. Read more

Published on 10 May 2001 by Iain A Donaldson

5.0 out of 5 stars Absoloutely acurate account of 80's life in Gorgi.
Having read the book recently, i was amazed at the accuracy of C. S. Ferguson's accounts of 80's in Edinburgh. Read more

Published on 29 Jan 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A cut above the rest of the football culture books
This is a must read for anyone interested in football and indeed youth culture in general. The book is about far more than just football violence, but actively traces the movement... Read more

Published on 3 Dec 2000

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