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Re: The Best Footbal Novel Ever ?
Brilliant book. Beautifully written and even if you think you know the plot you’ll be still turning the pages. You might find the structure weird as it flits back and forth in time. There is a bibiliography of about 20 books at the back and most of the incidents are apparently lifted from those books and from interviews with former players. Clough has his issues but most of the Leeds players (especially Johnny Giles) come out as complete bastards. From day 1 Clough was doomed although trying to erase all memories of Revie such as firing his secretary and chopping up his desk on the first day probably didn’t help.
Peace has a new book out called “Tokyo Year Zero” about a murder hunt in the immediate aftermath of the end of World War Two that is getting cracking reviews as well. On my Christmas list.
Being a union man Winrew you might be interested in his previous novel GB84 about the miner’s strike - its another great read but seriously depressing.
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