Steaming in: Journal of a Football Fan

Steaming in: Journal of a Football Fan

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An account of life on the terraces in the 1970s and 80s, this is an inside story of a football fan. Colin Ward's experiences at Arsenal, Chelsea and England matches, at home and abroad and his experiences of camaraderie and confrontations, chavinism, hatred and colourful terrace characters are charted. He is outspoken on drunkenness, racism and unprovoked viciousness and has harsh words to say about the attitude of politicians and the media to football hooliganism.

Author: Colin Ward
Format: Paperback, 224 pages, 135mm x 216mm, 235 g
Published: 1989, Simon & Schuster Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Ball Games: Field & Outdoor

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An account of life on the terraces in the 1970s and 80s, this is an inside story of a football fan. Colin Ward's experiences at Arsenal, Chelsea and England matches, at home and abroad and his experiences of camaraderie and confrontations, chavinism, hatred and colourful terrace characters are charted. He is outspoken on drunkenness, racism and unprovoked viciousness and has harsh words to say about the attitude of politicians and the media to football hooliganism.