Quote from: eamonn on November 20, 2018, 01:58:03 PMDid Gary Shaw ever write a book? He was asked but he always refused.
Did Gary Shaw ever write a book?
Quote from: Brassneck on November 20, 2018, 02:15:04 PMQuote from: wittonwarrior on November 20, 2018, 01:45:31 PMQuote from: Brassneck on November 20, 2018, 11:43:34 AMDave has kindly given me the Ok to give my own book a plug:https://villaareforlife.co.uk/It is my own story and experiences of watching Villa play, starting in 1970 and leading all the way through to the turmoil of this summer. Only on writing this book did I realise how much things have changed for football fans over the past 40/50 years or so. Some of the crushes I/we experienced are unimaginable today and one game (Newcastle away 1976), I didn't even get into the ground because of the home fans attacking us. It was a golden age to watch the Villa but as many my age will testify, it wasn't a bed of roses at times.Just bought my copy when's the book signing? Surely you've got a date for the Holte Suite.Thanks WW - There are many games in there that I'm sure you'll relate to and have similar tales to mine. Sadly, I don't think I'll reach the giddy heights of a signing in the Holte Suite. I might have to settle for a quick pint in there after Sunday instead. When I speak to people about life in the 70's people don't believe me just how few would go to games at places like Newcastle (I didn't go first game up at Newcastle but went the next season and yes it was rough), Leeds, Chelsea etc. Am sure looking forward to reading your book. UTV
Quote from: wittonwarrior on November 20, 2018, 01:45:31 PMQuote from: Brassneck on November 20, 2018, 11:43:34 AMDave has kindly given me the Ok to give my own book a plug:https://villaareforlife.co.uk/It is my own story and experiences of watching Villa play, starting in 1970 and leading all the way through to the turmoil of this summer. Only on writing this book did I realise how much things have changed for football fans over the past 40/50 years or so. Some of the crushes I/we experienced are unimaginable today and one game (Newcastle away 1976), I didn't even get into the ground because of the home fans attacking us. It was a golden age to watch the Villa but as many my age will testify, it wasn't a bed of roses at times.Just bought my copy when's the book signing? Surely you've got a date for the Holte Suite.Thanks WW - There are many games in there that I'm sure you'll relate to and have similar tales to mine. Sadly, I don't think I'll reach the giddy heights of a signing in the Holte Suite. I might have to settle for a quick pint in there after Sunday instead.
Quote from: Brassneck on November 20, 2018, 11:43:34 AMDave has kindly given me the Ok to give my own book a plug:https://villaareforlife.co.uk/It is my own story and experiences of watching Villa play, starting in 1970 and leading all the way through to the turmoil of this summer. Only on writing this book did I realise how much things have changed for football fans over the past 40/50 years or so. Some of the crushes I/we experienced are unimaginable today and one game (Newcastle away 1976), I didn't even get into the ground because of the home fans attacking us. It was a golden age to watch the Villa but as many my age will testify, it wasn't a bed of roses at times.Just bought my copy when's the book signing? Surely you've got a date for the Holte Suite.
Dave has kindly given me the Ok to give my own book a plug:https://villaareforlife.co.uk/It is my own story and experiences of watching Villa play, starting in 1970 and leading all the way through to the turmoil of this summer. Only on writing this book did I realise how much things have changed for football fans over the past 40/50 years or so. Some of the crushes I/we experienced are unimaginable today and one game (Newcastle away 1976), I didn't even get into the ground because of the home fans attacking us. It was a golden age to watch the Villa but as many my age will testify, it wasn't a bed of roses at times.
Quote from: Brassneck on November 20, 2018, 11:43:34 AMDave has kindly given me the Ok to give my own book a plug:https://villaareforlife.co.uk/It is my own story and experiences of watching Villa play, starting in 1970 and leading all the way through to the turmoil of this summer. Only on writing this book did I realise how much things have changed for football fans over the past 40/50 years or so. Some of the crushes I/we experienced are unimaginable today and one game (Newcastle away 1976), I didn't even get into the ground because of the home fans attacking us. It was a golden age to watch the Villa but as many my age will testify, it wasn't a bed of roses at times.Looks decent, I’ve stuck it on my Christmas list!
I've 'looked inside' on Amazon. It looks interesting. £12 something.
Thanks guys - I hope that you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. UTV.
Blimey!. Ordered it Tuesday night, and it was there when I got home yesterday!.In the hooliganism chapter, Mark, you mention the special being stoned at Burnley in ‘72. My mate was looking out of the small window in our compartment, and one of the pieces of ballast hit him straight between the eyes/ top of his nose!. Never seen so much blood in my life’. He’s still got the scar 46 years later.
Quote from: lennythekad on November 22, 2018, 12:49:29 PMBlimey!. Ordered it Tuesday night, and it was there when I got home yesterday!.In the hooliganism chapter, Mark, you mention the special being stoned at Burnley in ‘72. My mate was looking out of the small window in our compartment, and one of the pieces of ballast hit him straight between the eyes/ top of his nose!. Never seen so much blood in my life’. He’s still got the scar 46 years later.You've ruined the book for me!