CCMB Book Club

[Citizen's Nephew]

I've just finished reading Park Life - Four Seasons in the Rhondda Sunday League (Kindle Edition) by Park Life and can thoroughly recommend it. A humorous and humbling read about grassroots football. By the end of the book I felt like the players were mates and I look forward to dropping names whenever I find myself in Pentre. Will leave a proper review on Amazon soon.

Last year I read Real Madrid and all that: 1970/71, the season which defined Cardiff City for the rest of the twentieth century Paperback Edition by The Other Bob Wilson which is a brilliant reflection on an iconic period of Cardiff City history. Review on Amazon.

I'm unaware of any other football books written by CCMB members but please let me know and I'll definitely read them. I love all things football and just wanted to plug these two books (I'm receiving no commission and paid for my own copies) because I've great admiration for the energy, time, personal sacrifice and determination it takes to write books like these.

[Steve the Tea]

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CCMB's sadly missed Caliburn (Clive Menadue) wrote, 'Foxglove Sun: Moments from Childhood Recalled.' Amazon still has one copy, apparently.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Foxglove-Sun-Childhood-Recalled-Remembering/dp/1898986061/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1629923073&refinements=p_27%3AClive+Menadue&s=books&sr=1-1

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[blue matt]

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park life is a decent read and something I can relate to with my girls coaching journey


that's not llandudno, is a very funny read, I couldn't put it down

[bobh]

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Fedd The Beast by Jon Parkin is good and funny read.

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

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Not a CCMB author (I assume) but I'm currently reading my first - and probably last - Secret Footballer book. I got it because it promised a guide to tactics but I'm on page 150 and there's barely a mention so far. He dedicates the book to his family but then suggests they should be equally thankful where his career has taken them and he calls on this pomposity at various points throughout. It's quite interesting so far but there's plenty of filler and he sounds a bit of an arse.

[dembethewarrior]

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David Goggins

Wim Hoff

[Optimistic Nick]

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On a more constructive note: clearly not a ccmb book, but John Nicholson's book (can we have our football back?) is excellent and as lot of the chat on this board would agree with its central message

[the other bob wilson]

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I've just finished reading Park Life - Four Seasons in the Rhondda Sunday League (Kindle Edition) by Park Life and can thoroughly recommend it. A humorous and humbling read about grassroots football. By the end of the book I felt like the players were mates and I look forward to dropping names whenever I find myself in Pentre. Will leave a proper review on Amazon soon.

Last year I read Real Madrid and all that: 1970/71, the season which defined Cardiff City for the rest of the twentieth century Paperback Edition by The Other Bob Wilson which is a brilliant reflection on an iconic period of Cardiff City history. Review on Amazon.

I'm unaware of any other football books written by CCMB members but please let me know and I'll definitely read them. I love all things football and just wanted to plug these two books (I'm receiving no commission and paid for my own copies) because I've great admiration for the energy, time, personal sacrifice and determination it takes to write books like these.

Must get Park Life, I've been meaning to for ages - edit, just have done!

I'd recommend Cal's book, just what you'd expect from him really.

[Citizen's Nephew]

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Must get Park Life, I've been meaning to for ages - edit, just have done!

I'd recommend Cal's book, just what you'd expect from him really.

Will definitely have a read

[Citizen's Nephew]

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On a more constructive note: clearly not a ccmb book, but John Nicholson's book (can we have our football back?) is excellent and as lot of the chat on this board would agree with its central message

That's another one on my list. I have a load from the When Saturday Comes stable too. Some great grassroots and non-league footie books from those guys.

[Hilts]

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I was going to keep Park Life for a holiday read. Looks like it may be years before that happens so I may get it this weekend.

Ive got Bobs book but havent read it yet.

[Citizen's Nephew]

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Not a CCMB author (I assume) but I'm currently reading my first - and probably last - Secret Footballer book. I got it because it promised a guide to tactics but I'm on page 150 and there's barely a mention so far. He dedicates the book to his family but then suggests they should be equally thankful where his career has taken them and he calls on this pomposity at various points throughout. It's quite interesting so far but there's plenty of filler and he sounds a bit of an arse.

If you've got Amazon Prime then it's free on Audible at the moment. I don't know if it's the author reading though.

[cantonboy]

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CCMB's sadly missed Caliburn (Clive Menadue) wrote, 'Foxglove Sun: Moments from Childhood Recalled.' Amazon still has one copy, apparently.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Foxglove-Sun-Childhood-Recalled-Remembering/dp/1898986061/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1629923073&refinements=p_27%3AClive+Menadue&s=books&sr=1-1

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I was lucky enough to get to know Cal a little and he sent me a signed copy of his book. He also sent me a letter about how he met and got to know Harold Pinter.
Cal was a lovely guy, I miss him and our chats.

[Park Life]

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I've just finished reading Park Life - Four Seasons in the Rhondda Sunday League (Kindle Edition) by Park Life and can thoroughly recommend it. A humorous and humbling read about grassroots football. By the end of the book I felt like the players were mates and I look forward to dropping names whenever I find myself in Pentre. Will leave a proper review on Amazon soon.

Thank you for your kind words about Park Life, I’m chuffed that you enjoyed reading it.
It was a complete labour of love to write and a struggle to get it published so you taking the time out to say you enjoyed is really appreaciated

Last year I read Real Madrid and all that: 1970/71, the season which defined Cardiff City for the rest of the twentieth century Paperback Edition by The Other Bob Wilson which is a brilliant reflection on an iconic period of Cardiff City history. Review on Amazon.

I'm unaware of any other football books written by CCMB members but please let me know and I'll definitely read them. I love all things football and just wanted to plug these two books (I'm receiving no commission and paid for my own copies) because I've great admiration for the energy, time, personal sacrifice and determination it takes to write books like these.

Thank you citizens nephew for your kind words about Park Life, I’m chuffed you enjoyed reading it.
It was a complete labour of love to write and a struggle to get published, so you taking the time out to say that you enjoyed it is really appreciated and has made my day

Sincere thanks to anyone else in this thread who has bought a copy or is going to get one - much appreciated

[EastbourneBlue]

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I've just finished reading Park Life - Four Seasons in the Rhondda Sunday League (Kindle Edition) by Park Life and can thoroughly recommend it. A humorous and humbling read about grassroots football. By the end of the book I felt like the players were mates and I look forward to dropping names whenever I find myself in Pentre. Will leave a proper review on Amazon soon.

Last year I read Real Madrid and all that: 1970/71, the season which defined Cardiff City for the rest of the twentieth century Paperback Edition by The Other Bob Wilson which is a brilliant reflection on an iconic period of Cardiff City history. Review on Amazon.

I'm unaware of any other football books written by CCMB members but please let me know and I'll definitely read them. I love all things football and just wanted to plug these two books (I'm receiving no commission and paid for my own copies) because I've great admiration for the energy, time, personal sacrifice and determination it takes to write books like these.

I wrote Cardiff City 50 Greatest Games which, though it could concludes with us winning promotion under Malky, is brilliant

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cardiff-City-Greatest-Games-Bluebirds/dp/1909178683

You’ll find it cheaper on eBay