Real Madrid and all that.

[the other bob wilson]

I finished the book last night, a wonderful read.
I was at the Real Madrid game and it will always be a highlight of being a City supporter.
Thanks so much for writing the book.

[Stanmore Bluebird]

Paul, you have such an encyclopaedic knowledge of CCFC and as evidenced by your writing in general a very quiz winning grasp of facts; have you ever considered entering Mastermind? Your specialist subject would obviously be Cardiff City and if you made it to the second round, it could be Wales football or Welsh sport in general.

[the other bob wilson]

Paul, you have such an encyclopaedic knowledge of CCFC and as evidenced by your writing in general a very quiz winning grasp of facts; have you ever considered entering Mastermind? Your specialist subject would obviously be Cardiff City and if you made it to the second round, it could be Wales football or Welsh sport in general.

The problem I’d have is that my general knowledge correct answers have
been falling at a pretty sharp rate throughout the 40 odd years I guess it must be now that Mastermind has been broadcasting

[Park Life]

Seeing as this is a football book thread, I hope nobody minds me recommending books by another author, Daniel Gray. He’s written a few, they’re books that you can dip in and out of identifying all the little things that characterise a football fan, each chapter covering a different idiosyncrasy that people like us will instantly recognise. I’ve just finished ‘Extra Time, 50 Further Delights of Modern Football’, I’ll give a brief summary of the type of content in each short chapter.. ‘Spotting a ground while on holiday’.. The chapter starts with words which, no doubt, many of us have uttered, “Honestly, I didn’t know it was there, but we might as well have a quick look now we’re here”, Even with no connection, there is veneration if a football ground is encountered while you’re on holiday, you have to peer through fence gaps for a glimpse of turf or a tractor, an old ticket stub that you even think about taking home, a charred memento...... and so it continues, every chapter a delight. Get hold of Paul’s book, Dudder’s book and few of Daniel Gray’s by hook or by crook, you won’t regret it.

I wasn’t aware of the Llantwit Major book, it looks great. Agreed get hold of Paul’s book and any of Daniel Gray’s and if I could be so bold if you have played local football and enjoyed a pint after the game you might enjoy this one :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Park-Life-S...s=books&sr=1-3

[Mr Soul '68]

The very good reviews I mentioned are for Dudders’ book mind - someone gave mine one star on Amazon .

I’d like to do more books of a similar type if I can, but I think the priority would be one on 75/76 because it was the first promotion I experienced and it’s one of my favourite seasons - logically, if I did another one after that, it should be on 82/83 which also happens to be one of my favourites for some reason.

I'd love you to do a book on the Scoular years, Paul

[the other bob wilson]

I'd love you to do a book on the Scoular years, Paul

It would be more about relegation battles than promotion bids mind.

[Mr Soul '68]

It would be more about relegation battles than promotion bids mind.

I'd like it to be from the very first game that he took charge, right until his last game