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In this eye-opening and often shocking expose of football hooliganism, self-confessed delinquent Trevor Denton reveals the testosterone-fuelled antics of the men who wreak havoc on the terraces and have made English football fans so internationally reviled. Yet theirs is no mindless anarchy: they plan their violence with military precision and factions are controlled by self-appointed, mafia-style bosses. At home, Denton and his tribe are fiercely loyal to their beloved Chelsea and equally fierce in their antagonism towards other clubs. But once abroad, all boundaries break down and the English "fans" become united under one flag. While the beautiful game itself figures only incidentally in these pages, Denton's narrative offers an insight into one of the more chilling aspects of English culture. With langauge that is likely to offend and a distinctly non-PC flavour, "To the Terraces Born" is not for the liberal or squeamish.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   9 of 10 people found the following review helpful: I've read some rubbish but..., 29 Sep 2003 By A Customer I was going to say that this book was by far the worst I've read on football violence/hooliganism/casual culture but changed my mind - it is the worst book I've ever read. Poorly written, factually incorrect (Chelsea Headhunters on the Kop in the early 60's!!!!), Eccles being a fully fledged casual, the Dublin Riot fairytale, going to Blackpool on the M1 but going past Villa Park etc. etc. I won't go on. The author has also for some bizarre reason used capital letters throughout to highlight certain points which I found extremely irritating. If you were thinking of buying a copy don't bother you can have mine for nothing. In short, complete and utter tosh.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: It's all in the mind, 28 Jun 2003 By A Customer An awful book. Full of tales that are not exactly truthfull and false accusations. The worst book yet on football culture from someone who is clearly looking on from a distance. Stick to Armed For The Match, Who Wants it or Hoolifan if you want to read about Chelsea, this book is just terrible.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Oh dear..........., 24 Jan 2005 By A Customer As someone who is an ardent Chelsea fan and has read just about all the Hoolie books I was keen to read this offering. But I have to say, it disappoints from the start. It seems that the author has viewed his experiences through rose tinted glasses and describes events that others may question. Now I'm not a 'Top Boy' by any stretch of the imagination, but I have followed Chelsea home, away and abroad for the last 25 years, and can therefore remember many of the 'offs' that other hoolie books describe and generally get right. (Situations where Chelsea has given and received good hidings). This book however, leaves me wondering at times which Fantasy Planet the author inhabits? For those who were absent from, and yet fantasise about, terrace exploits from the past, this book will no doubt be a good read, but those in the know will raise their eyebrows and laugh. If you really want to relive what really happened you'd be better off investing in 'Armed for the match' and 'Who wants it?' for honest recollections of Chelsea's past.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 8 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews To The Terraces Born This book describes exactly what it was like on the football Holloigan scene following Chelsea FC in the early 70's & 80's. Read more Published 21 months ago by Mrs. Sharon Gillmore Couldn't put it down Whilst never being involved in the kind of terrace violence depicted in this book, and being against violence in general, I found myself totally absorbed by it. Read more Published on 27 Jul 2003 An eye opener! Well what an insight into the 60's football scene, speaking as a female reader, an imformative view of life as a Chelsea supporter through the eyes of a fan.... Read more Published on 24 May 2003 True Blue through & through This book tells the story of the author and his friends as they grew up in a football and fighting culture, feeling a deep commitment to the true blue cause, the club they loved,... Read more Published on 8 May 2003 by Steven Gamage True Blue through and through This book tells the story of the author and his friends as they grew up in a football and fighting culture, feeling a deep commitment to the true blue cause, the club they loved,... Read more Published on 26 April 2003 by Steven Gamage Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 8 customer reviews...