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Post by bristolterrier on Dec 29, 2008 23:14:35 GMT 1
by David Pease.Apologies if a thread relating to this book has been on here before but I just finished it today and what a brilliant read it was.For those who don't know it's a novel based on true facts surrounding Brian Cloughs 44 days in charge of Leeds.There are far too many good bits in to quote them all but Town must get about 10-15 mentions.We were the first team to play Leeds under Clough and the last!Two items were of great interest among many regarding their cheating ways.Revie used to have full dossiers on all oponents.One day a dossier was given to Cloughie with the name "Bob Mattewson" on the front.Cloughie said he hadn't a clue who it was and was told it was the name of the referee for the next game.It included what he liked and disliked and how he could be "got at"
Secondly and more topical was the way they signed Clough.They tracked him down to a beach in Spain and made him an offer without consulting his employers, Brighton.They made him an offer he couldn't refuse.Brighton had a clause in his contract that £75K had to be paid in compensation if Clough were to leave.Manny Cousins the Leeds Chairman told Brighton to "fuck off,you're getting nowt"A really great and enlightening read.TTID.
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Post by captainbeefheart on Dec 29, 2008 23:18:41 GMT 1
;D It's fiction mate.
It is good though.
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Dec 29, 2008 23:19:39 GMT 1
 The film is coming out spring 2009, even though its about our horrible friends have heard its a good watch as set in the tough 70,s.
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Post by malcolmbrown on Dec 29, 2008 23:26:23 GMT 1
The author is from Huddersfield I believe. I'm sure this thread will be locked cause it's fairly interesting!!! |
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Post by bristolterrier on Dec 29, 2008 23:28:58 GMT 1
;D It's fiction mate. It is good though. So Clough didn't really manage Leeds then!It is obviously fiction purely due to the fact that the narrative is fictional.It is however, based on fact from over 50 different sources including biographies of the players there at the time including Lorimer,Yorath,Clarke,Gray,Hunter and Bremner and television footage,interviews etc.I suspect that it is all fiction to Leeds fans as it certainly paints the club and its Board as the cheats we all know they are. |
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Dec 29, 2008 23:31:30 GMT 1
Is it actually out in 2009 or have I got it wrong again, wouldnt mind seeing it. quick before this is taken off topic.
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Post by rachael on Dec 29, 2008 23:36:30 GMT 1
A Huddersfield Town fan wrote it so it's obviously completely un-biased. |
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Post by panasonicgeese on Dec 29, 2008 23:36:51 GMT 1
Sssshhh don't spoil it. Chazza & her brother got it as one of my presents from them. I've just started and upto the part were Clough has got his axe and petrol out and is chopping up 'HIS' desk and chair. The book has got me hooked.
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Dec 29, 2008 23:38:11 GMT 1
Rach, will you be coming to our cup final on valentines day my dear to see the first and 2nd best yorkshire clubs lol....
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Post by rachael on Dec 29, 2008 23:42:12 GMT 1
Rach, will you be coming to our cup final on valentines day my dear to see the first and 2nd best yorkshire clubs lol.... I'll be going to watch Leeds, they just happen to be playing you.  |
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Dec 29, 2008 23:46:04 GMT 1
Yeah , but its a massive cup final to us as you keep saying ! Is it a pleasure to see a decent stadium in a fairly clean area of our county ! Might be different if your mates dont just sing that Marching on song..... ask them to try a different one please, not being sarcastic. ;D
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Post by rachael on Dec 29, 2008 23:50:22 GMT 1
What's your song then? Remind me again..  |
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Post by bristolterrier on Dec 29, 2008 23:51:21 GMT 1
Sssshhh don't spoil it. Chazza & her brother got it as one of my presents from them. I've just started and upto the part were Clough has got his axe and petrol out and is chopping up 'HIS' desk and chair. The book has got me hooked. I won't spoil it anymore for you AG.I am sure that you will enjoy it as much as I did.I went to see Giles at a sporting dinner last year at Forest Green Rovers and someone asked him about Cloughie.He almost went purple with rage and the MC had to move things on quickly.Never did like "The Irishman" |
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Dec 29, 2008 23:54:30 GMT 1
We dont just have one , new one is to the tune of sexpistols Anarchy......not printing the words, you will no doubt hear it ! then weve the traditional " smile a while " anthem.... Looking forward to renewing our friendly hostilities in february , give us a  to all your Town mates !! |
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Post by kleverboy on Dec 29, 2008 23:56:14 GMT 1
Best football read ever... Brilliant!  |
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Post by rachael on Dec 29, 2008 23:59:02 GMT 1
My mum's read it, she just skipped the pages on Derby.  |
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Dec 30, 2008 0:05:37 GMT 1
released end of march 2009....
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Post by rachael on Dec 30, 2008 0:08:55 GMT 1
I'm sure you'll all be rushing to the Showcase. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2008 0:10:50 GMT 1
Is that you in that photo rach?
If so then you dont look how i imagined
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Dec 30, 2008 0:11:51 GMT 1
I will, to the Odeon at our stadium...... should be a very interesting watch. some good actors in the film with jim broadbent and timothy spall. The next football based film will be about the legend that is Jacko !!
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Post by rachael on Dec 30, 2008 0:14:59 GMT 1
Is that you in that photo rach? If so then you dont look how i imagined You thought I was blonde.. or a chav? lol |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2008 0:18:39 GMT 1
Is that you in that photo rach? If so then you dont look how i imagined You thought I was blonde.. or a chav? lol No i imagined someone quite large and aggressive looking like the majority of Leeds female following. Quite the opposite |
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Post by rachael on Dec 30, 2008 0:22:54 GMT 1
 Don't be silly!! All Leeds fans are fit. Ain't that right Hola. |
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Post by Captainslapper on Dec 30, 2008 0:51:03 GMT 1
I would.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2008 0:52:47 GMT 1
The one on the left or right? |
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Post by Merseyterrier on Dec 30, 2008 1:04:22 GMT 1
The author is from Huddersfield I believe. I'm sure this thread will be locked cause it's fairly interesting!!! born and raised in ossett, now lives in tokyo. was on south bank show some time earlier this year with melvyn bragg. in it he said he didn't really like football but because his dad took him to watch town a few times then he " supposed " that he followed them. he actually wasn't very complimentary towards working class northern english males and seemed a bit up himself really. still a very good book, although the style of narative took me a couple of chapters to get used to, i relly enjoyed it in the end. good thread bob ! |
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Post by malvernterrier on Dec 30, 2008 1:12:25 GMT 1
A Huddersfield Town fan wrote it so it's obviously completely un-biased. Errrrrrm.......if it was untrue I think you would have found that a law suit would have prevented its publication my dear. Get used to it......your football club is corrupt now.......was then.......and always will be.......you are cheats and frauds!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by Admin on Dec 30, 2008 1:17:58 GMT 1
Erm, i think a lawsuit did follow malvern. Thats why the film keeps getting put back and back and leeds refused filming to tgake place at Bellend Road. My mate cowshedphil worked on the filming so Im sure he'll be along soon to tell us the correct story ;D |
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Post by malvernterrier on Dec 30, 2008 1:22:59 GMT 1
Erm, i think a lawsuit did follow malvern. Thats why the film keeps getting put back and back and leeds refused filming to tgake place at Bellend Road. My mate cowshedphil worked on the filming so Im sure he'll be along soon to tell us the correct story ;D Dont care mate......it makes them look silly and I think thats ACE! Any lawsuit wont cost ME owt and I still hold lufc in complete contempt! Bed time .... |
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Post by wonderousworthy on Dec 30, 2008 2:00:22 GMT 1
TRUE STROY ABOUT THE FILM:
someone in my politics at college does drama and was supposed to be an extra in the film and one of the game scences. But only 11 out of 100 turned up!
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The film is coming out spring 2009, even though its about our horrible friends have heard its a good watch as set in the tough 70,s.
to all your Town mates !!
Don't be silly!!
