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Newryrep
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If you are waiting for a colouring in book to be recommended you will be waiting a while
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'Irish' Songs for an Irish team - no SPL EPL generic sh*te
Richard Dunne - 6th Sept 11 - best marshalling of a defence in Moscow since General Zukov Russia V Germany 1941 |
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LO SCIENZIATO
Liam Brady Fucknut Of The Year Joined: 24 Aug 2018 Status: Offline Points: 1520 |
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the colouring in book has the same relevance as fiction. sweet f**k all
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Agreed - it is genius. @ ET - I would recommend starting with the Third Policeman before moving on to At Swim-Two-Birds.
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Newryrep
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I will quote that just so you cant go back and edit it you eejit
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'Irish' Songs for an Irish team - no SPL EPL generic sh*te
Richard Dunne - 6th Sept 11 - best marshalling of a defence in Moscow since General Zukov Russia V Germany 1941 |
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LO SCIENZIATO
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Newryrep
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to kill a mocking bird is not hunting manual 1984 isn't a book version of reeling in the years you absolute thick
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'Irish' Songs for an Irish team - no SPL EPL generic sh*te
Richard Dunne - 6th Sept 11 - best marshalling of a defence in Moscow since General Zukov Russia V Germany 1941 |
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pre Madonna
Robbie Keane I am MALDING Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Location: Trumpton Status: Offline Points: 44659 |
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I would agree with that. The former gets you used to his way of thinking and humour and is a bit less abstract. I think most critics prefer 'At Swim Two Birds', I personally enjoyed the other more. There are very few books that really make you laugh loudly and 'The Third Policeman' made me do that a lot.
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Robbie Keane I am MALDING Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Location: Trumpton Status: Offline Points: 44659 |
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I would disagree there. Fiction is often where the most reality is. I read both fiction and non-fiction, very little non-fiction has really influenced how I see the world in the way that fiction has. I think it helps us understand ourselves more and, in doing so, makes us understand others.
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thebronze14
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I've enjoyed it so far... Maybe as I haven't read one of his books in a while. ead about 7 of his books in total . Only one I haven't enjoyed was the acid house. Porno was only so so
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thebronze14
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A season with Verona is brilliant
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Robbie Keane I am MALDING Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Location: Trumpton Status: Offline Points: 44659 |
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If you enjoyed that you will enjoy 'Italian Neighbours' as well. Written in the same vein, but the focus is on his assimilation into local life rather than football.
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Denis Irwin
Robbie Keane Stay Home & watch Lethal Weapon Joined: 03 Feb 2008 Location: Ath Cliath Status: Offline Points: 37953 |
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PM any recomendations for books about football in the 70's and 80's
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Eamonn Dunphy:"I'll tell you who wrote it, Rod Liddle, he's the guy who ran away and left his wife for a young one".
Bill O'Herlihy: Ah ye can't be saying that now Eamonn |
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Robbie Keane I am MALDING Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Location: Trumpton Status: Offline Points: 44659 |
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'The Glory Game' is the standout one. Dunphy's 'Only a Game' is brilliant as well. I recently picked up a book called 'Steak...Diana Ross, Diary of a Football Nobody', which was the diary of Notts County player David McVay. Similar to Dunphy's in that it is a warts and all diary of a player at the time. Any of the books by or on Clough are worth reading. I think I enjoyed Duncan Hamilton's 'Provided you Don't Kiss Me' the most. I haven't read Jonathan Wilson's biography yet, or Dan Taylor's 'I Believe in Miracles' but, given the authors, I can only imagine both are worth reading. 'The Greatest Footballer You Never Saw', written by Guigsy from Oasis with Paolo Hewitt, is well worth reading about the ultimate cult footballer, Robin Friday. You have probably come across the name, he was a cult hero at Reading and Cardiff, had a brilliant song written about him by The Super Furry Animals, 'The Man Don't Give a f**k', complete with cover photograph of him flicking a v-sign at a goalkeeper he had just scored against. There is also a dubious, but oft repeated story involving Mark Lawrenson. Laddish reading, but thoroughly enjoyable. Likewise, Stan Bowles autobiography. He has Alzheimer's now, bless him. What a character though! 'Danish Dynamite' about the Danish side of the '80s is brilliantly written. You get a decent insight into the Danish psyche too, before it became cool and f**king everywhere! Fever Pitch should be mentioned. Whatever other debate there may be about it, it is a wonderful piece of writing.
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rossieman
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I read that book a few years back.Very enjoyable ,never knew it was co-written by Guigsy.
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Robbie Keane I am MALDING Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Location: Trumpton Status: Offline Points: 44659 |
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The clues were on the front and side!
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Charlton's Child
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Half way through I heard you paint houses. Brilliant so far defiantly recommend it. Looking forward to the film this year
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lassassinblanc
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The outsider by Wilson
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Who did you hear that off? Has anyone ever tried to read any of Paul Theroux's books? His most famous travel book is probably 'The Great Railway Bazaar', but I am trying, and failing, to read his 'Deep South'. His style is incredibly grating for someone so well regarded and he is incredibly arrogant. It is rare that you find a book that you can't read, this may well be one of them. Is he worth persevering with?
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