|
Post by mcf on Feb 6, 2004 10:48:09 GMT
Not sure how many of you already know this as I've been off the board lately. Stephen Foster (winger) is the author and its called 'She Stood There Laughing'. Best of it is, is that we all get a mention in the back of the book.
I'm certain the book will be wank like all books but its well worth getting just to see your name mentioned.
Also, Darel Russell is fucking brilliant and those season ticket prices are fanfuckingtastic.
|
|
|
Post by JoeinOz on Feb 6, 2004 10:51:29 GMT
Whats the book about? How do we all get a mention? Is it just a thank you to Stoke fans the world over sort of thing?
|
|
|
Post by mcf on Feb 6, 2004 10:54:45 GMT
The book follows the 2002/03 season. Towards the end of the book is a big list of all the usernames of people that made the author's latern shine that little bit more brightly
|
|
|
Post by TheWiseMaster on Feb 6, 2004 11:10:48 GMT
Should be in the local shops then? Have you read it? We need a review I'll buy it for 'the boss' for her birthday she'll love it!
|
|
|
Post by JoeinOz on Feb 6, 2004 11:14:23 GMT
That does sound good.
|
|
|
Post by mcf on Feb 6, 2004 11:14:34 GMT
All books are wank Wise One but this is less wank than most.
|
|
|
Post by Hooky on Feb 6, 2004 11:17:49 GMT
She Stood There Laughing: A Man, His Son and Their Football Club Stephen Foster List Price: £6.99 Our Price: £5.59 You Save: £1.40 (20%) Free UK delivery on orders over £25 with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions Not yet published: you may still order this title. We will dispatch it to you when we receive it from the publisher. GUARDIAN 'Somewhere between Julian Barnes and Nick Hornby' Synopsis 'If I have an idealised still of my childhood, it's of standing amongst a small group of like-minded boys beside the player's tunnel as drizzle falls through the beam of the floodlights waiting to see which one of the team will come out to talk to the presenter...On an absolutely perfect occasion, on completion of his work in front of camera, the player might autograph my programme and possibly ruffle my hair and maybe even refer to me as mate. Sometimes on a Sunday I'd bike down to the ground and circle its silence, reliving the day before...' Last season Stoke City were unexpectedly propelled into the dizzy heights of the First Division, rare oxygen for a club that has been known to have three managers in one season. Stephen Foster, a diehard fan, who now lives in Norwich, follows the fortunes of his dire team as they struggle to retain their hold on this slippery peak of glory. From Icelandic owners, hopeless managers, hapless players, and a ground to rival the best of East German architecture, this is a marvellously mordant account of one fan's helpless obsession with a team that nearly always manages to let him down. www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743256832/ref=sr_aps_books_1_1/202-4089739-0380632for anyone who wants to get it
|
|
|
Post by TheWiseMaster on Feb 6, 2004 11:23:49 GMT
Well done Ilford Cheap as well - sounds like the ideal present!
|
|
|
Post by mcf on Feb 6, 2004 11:26:48 GMT
I'm in the acknowledgements too. I've told everybody I've met since I saw it.
|
|
|
Post by Hooky on Feb 6, 2004 11:26:56 GMT
+ £2.75 P&P .... anyway its ordered now, so bingo bongo ;D
|
|
|
Post by mcf on Feb 6, 2004 11:38:42 GMT
There is a great bit on Old Stokie in the book.
|
|
|
Post by SuperStokie on Feb 6, 2004 11:46:00 GMT
Is my name in MCF? Fame at last! Jon
|
|
|
Post by mcf on Feb 6, 2004 11:50:00 GMT
I don't think anybody is missed Jon, even the students.
|
|
|
Post by SuperStokie on Feb 6, 2004 11:52:22 GMT
Even us students eh! Canna be bad! I'll put an order in soon, may have to take out a student loan though Jon
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Feb 6, 2004 12:23:28 GMT
If it's anything like Stephen's previous other works then it is sure to be brilliant - make sure you get a copy!
Smudge
|
|
|
Post by mcf on Feb 6, 2004 13:21:34 GMT
You get a special mention Smudge
|
|
|
Post by NorwichStokie on Feb 6, 2004 13:31:52 GMT
I've got my copy in front of me now. Yep, Joe and Super Stokie get their names in. So far it's a really good read. It covers the ups and downs of last season, but it's not just about Stoke, it's about being a football fan of an under-achieving team, something that anyone, who's not a ManU or Arsenal fan, can probably relate to. It's about a whole lot more too, but you'll have to buy the book to find out. Eloquently and entertainingly written.
|
|
|
Post by OldStokie on Feb 6, 2004 13:33:37 GMT
Of course I'm in the fucking book Merkin! Is there anyone else on here worthy of a place in the annals of Stoke history??? I don't know why Winger has even mentioned you prols - bunch of nobodies! BTW, I've got a copy of the book. Even though I am sort of a star turn, , it is brilliant from start to finish. They should stock it in the club shop and make a bomb! It aint pretty towards them but is is the honest view of a genuine Stoke fan who loves his club. The club would make thousands if they had the balls to put it on sale. Are you listening JF and TG! Get in there and make a bob or two. Sell 5000 copies and make five grand. If you don't, some other bugger will! I'll put that on another thread. OS. [Superstar.]
|
|
|
Post by JoeinOz on Feb 6, 2004 13:38:06 GMT
Eh? Me? How am I in?
|
|
|
Post by mcf on Feb 6, 2004 13:39:56 GMT
Its a big list of all the Oatcake m/b users....even Guernsey Dave is in it.
|
|
|
Post by NorwichStokie on Feb 6, 2004 13:41:19 GMT
It goes on about people who use that fact that they live a few miles away from the ground as an excuse not to attend most of the games, and uses you as a prime example
|
|
|
Post by JoeinOz on Feb 6, 2004 13:42:15 GMT
Well I've finally been rumbled!! ;D
|
|
|
Post by NorwichStokie on Feb 6, 2004 13:42:25 GMT
Doh! MCF beat me to it, and told the truth for once
|
|
|
Post by broadack on Feb 6, 2004 13:42:52 GMT
it's a long shot, am i in it? oh, i'll be famous, i could be like that fat bloke from airport (only not as camp)
|
|
|
Post by NorwichStokie on Feb 6, 2004 13:58:01 GMT
Can't see you in there. Do you have a Rivals 'alter-ego'?
|
|
|
Post by Robo10 on Feb 6, 2004 14:06:59 GMT
This is the Guardian review of Wingers other book, Strides
___________________________________________
Article 19 May, 2001 Strides Stephen Foster Faber, £9.99
I've been in so-called love with someone else's girlfriend before everyone has, haven't they?" So asks Winger, romantic hero of Stephen Foster's Strides. Winger is a boy who cooks, plays football with his mates and obsesses about the cut of his trousers. He falls for Natalie the moment he tackles her to the ground at football practice - from the other pitch. First date finds him back at hers making pancakes. The fact that she's already in a relationship gives him something to fret about other than the size of his waistband or his lack of prospects, but by the time he's ready to make her zabaglione, things are going horribly wrong. What could seem little more than formulaic ladlit is saved by astute dialogue and warmly amusing soliloquy. Foster's inventive and uncynical take on the dating game places him somewhere between Julian Barnes and Nick Hornby.
Luckily, Foster still leaves room in the "young man in search of self" genre for Bruno....(Goes on about somebody elses book then!)
|
|
|
Post by jimmygscfc on Feb 6, 2004 14:07:09 GMT
I'm only buying the bugger if I'm mentioned If not, I shall write one of my own namechecking everyone but Winger Neph...have you moved yet? And don't think I missed your Darel Russell bum-lick
|
|
|
Post by lurcherthelurker on Feb 6, 2004 14:12:47 GMT
Bad news Mike, I've just spoken to Merk and he is so busy what with the house etc, that he aint going to be able to do a preview this week, but assures us one will be done for next week
|
|
|
Post by mcf on Feb 6, 2004 14:13:46 GMT
hello Uncs
not moved yet, i told you about russell didn't I? ;D
|
|
|
Post by broadack on Feb 6, 2004 14:25:05 GMT
no norwich i don't,
pah my dreams of being famous are up in smoke (again)
shit ;D
|
|