Kilworthfox Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 As it was my birthday on the 5th I decided to buy myeslf a book. I only read about football from years gone by and decided to buy the most recent book about Cloughie. I found it a really good read and quite interesting. Something hit me about supporting Leicester when reading the book! Notts Forest & Derby are very similar clubs to Leicester in size and what they could realisticly achieve even in those days. What Clough & Taylor achieved at Derby (IMO) was achieved in spite that they were at an unfashionable club. This has made me think that LCFC unless under some wonderful leadership who can spot players and weaknesses in sides we will always be the decent 2nd tier club, & nothing prem club. It was wonderful when we achieved the League cup successes the last club from the midlands to actually win "something"! It was quite a depressing thought to think that more success may take a long time to come especially in the situation we find ourselves in. Winning something was great, but I believe that winning soemthing again would be a catalyst to greater success. If we could start by winning the League that would be a good start, which is IMO achievable. Hopefuly we can move on and achieve something worth remembering like another League cup or The Championship title?
Fosse Boy Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 As it was my birthday on the 5th I decided to buy myeslf a book. I only read about football from years gone by and decided to buy the most recent book about Cloughie.I found it a really good read and quite interesting. Something hit me about supporting Leicester when reading the book! Notts Forest & Derby are very similar clubs to Leicester in size and what they could realisticly achieve even in those days. What Clough & Taylor achieved at Derby (IMO) was achieved in spite that they were at an unfashionable club. This has made me think that LCFC unless under some wonderful leadership who can spot players and weaknesses in sides we will always be the decent 2nd tier club, & nothing prem club. It was wonderful when we achieved the League cup successes the last club from the midlands to actually win "something"! It was quite a depressing thought to think that more success may take a long time to come especially in the situation we find ourselves in. Winning something was great, but I believe that winning soemthing again would be a catalyst to greater success. If we could start by winning the League that would be a good start, which is IMO achievable. Hopefuly we can move on and achieve something worth remembering like another League cup or The Championship title? Was that the one called 'Provided you don't kiss me?' It's been on my 'to read' list for a while but have never got round to it... I think to be honest it's just the state that football's in at the moment which means sides like Leicester can't realistically achieve anything beyond the odd promotion or League Cup victory every few years. English football is just getting boring now in terms of the slim number of clubs that can realistically achieve success, but eventually the bubble will burst and when it does, the whole league system will be blown wide open again. When that happens, we'll hopefully be able to enjoy football a bit more again, because right now the only thing about the Premier League which interests me is the relegation battle.
Simi Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 I want to start reading some autobiographies. Anyone got a good idea of what to start with that will keep me interested?
Samilktray Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 I want to start reading some autobiographies.Anyone got a good idea of what to start with that will keep me interested? A person your interested in...
Phube Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 I still blame Cloughie for not coming here and at least letting us win 1 Div One Championship!! He could have done it with the East Midlands Trio....
Zingari Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 I want to start reading some autobiographies.Anyone got a good idea of what to start with that will keep me interested? kerry katona and katie price biographies would make excellent reading i hope to get them for christmas
Fosse Boy Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 I want to start reading some autobiographies.Anyone got a good idea of what to start with that will keep me interested? Ashley Cole but seriously, don't go in for the autobiography of anyone who hasn't finished their career, it's not worth the paper it's written on. In terms of a modern footballer's, Graeme Le Saux's is a pretty good read. He's a fairly intelligent chap and provides some real insight as to what it was like to be an 'outsider' in the dressing room, although he does seem a bit whiny at times. Think he actually wrote most of it himself too which makes a nice change...
Kilworthfox Posted 10 November 2008 Author Posted 10 November 2008 I want to start reading some autobiographies.Anyone got a good idea of what to start with that will keep me interested? Gazza's 1st book Maradona's' will give you an insight into a flawed genius The Damned United is a simulated autobiography which was a great read I will think of some more matey
Tevez Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 I wanted Peter Reids autobiography. Hurry up softlad!
Joe. Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 I want to start reading some autobiographies.Anyone got a good idea of what to start with that will keep me interested? Read Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch mate, I think you'd definitely enjoy it. Brilliant book.
Uncle Albert Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 I want to start reading some autobiographies.Anyone got a good idea of what to start with that will keep me interested? I'll get my Steven Gerrard one to you soonish mate. Fancy abit of Crouch'y life?
Finchy Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 I think to be honest it's just the state that football's in at the moment which means sides like Leicester can't realistically achieve anything beyond the odd promotion or League Cup victory every few years. English football is just getting boring now in terms of the slim number of clubs that can realistically achieve success, but eventually the bubble will burst and when it does, the whole league system will be blown wide open again. When that happens, we'll hopefully be able to enjoy football a bit more again, because right now the only thing about the Premier League which interests me is the relegation battle. I think last year the FA Cup was great, i know it's probably not gonna happen again for a while but it proved that anyone can get far with a bit of luck.
Fosse Boy Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 I think last year the FA Cup was great, i know it's probably not gonna happen again for a while but it proved that anyone can get far with a bit of luck. Yeah, I enjoy the watching Cup games more than league games on TV for the same reason. Here's hoping we see more of the same this year.
Sparky Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 I want to start reading some autobiographies.Anyone got a good idea of what to start with that will keep me interested? Tony Adams is the best autobiography ive read , Jimmy Greaves , Roy Keane and Stanley Matthews are also good reads . Just about to start reading the Birchs book
David O'Leary Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 I want to start reading some autobiographies.Anyone got a good idea of what to start with that will keep me interested? Graham Poll's is apparently really good. I've got it coming tommorow hopefully.
sdb Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 Provided you don't kiss me was really interesting, as is THe Damned Utd for anyone interested in him and his time at leeds especially. Paul McGraths autobiography is very good. Stevey Claridge's too.
Uncle Albert Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 Quite a few people will probably disagree with this but Hooligan books are a class read I think. Top Boys 'Congrats welcome to the I.C.F' Terrace Legends Cass Pennant - autobiography
Fez of Mahrez Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 Ched, for non-fiction football books (if you haven't read these already), you want to get involved in something like A Season With Verona by Tim Parks or The Miracle of Castel di Sangro by Joe McGinniss. If you're the sort of person who will read them fairly quickly then I can lend you both of those, along with quite a few more along the same lines if you like those.
Anorak Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 Simon Kuper's 'Football Against The Enemy' is a great read.
ASH17LCFC Posted 10 November 2008 Posted 10 November 2008 Best footballers book in my opinion is Roy Keane's. Also Maradona is a good read but comes across abit fake and doesn't tell you the whole truth. Stuart Pearce book was ok. Best book about football is Soul Crew, 2 bloke write half each and its about Cardiff Hooligans. Its very well write and keeps you intrested.
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