Arsenal The Agony The Ecstasy eBook Ian Castle
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Early in 1966, as an eight-year-old schoolboy, Ian Castle found Arsenal Football Club – but almost didn’t. Knowing nothing about football at the time he decided one afternoon that he’d be a West Ham fan. A few hours later his father pointed out the error of his ways and informed him in a very matter-of-fact manner that Arsenal was the best team. Unquestioningly, he accepted that advice and instantly switched his allegiance. It was a narrow escape. Forty-six years later he is still an Arsenal fan, a season ticket holder for 43 of those years and in that time the naïve schoolboy has matured into rather more cynical middle age.
The book is a nostalgic journey, seen through the eyes of a fan, following Arsenal from its days as a run-of-the-mill, underachieving football team in the 1960s to today, when it occupies a place at the top table of the world’s wealthiest football clubs. It is a journey punctuated with incredible highs and desperate lows and is one that has given him a real sense of belonging, of being a part of something very special.
Arsenal The Agony & The Ecstasy is that story.
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Arsenal The Agony The Ecstasy eBook Ian Castle
In his book, Arsenal: The Agony & The Ecstasy Ian Castle takes the reader on an emotional roller-coaster ride that has become all too familiar to long-time fans of the club. As a 43 year season ticket holder, Castle offers a unique perspective seen in few other footy books, as he ably chronicles triumph and tragedy from his seat at Highbury and Emirates. He humorously relates his surprisingly unglamorous trips to Europe to support the club in various Champions league campaigns. Seasoned readers of this genre might ask why they need another Arsenal book after the fantastic success of Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch I would argue that the reason is because it's now been quite some time since the publication of Hornby's wonderful narrative. Mr. Castle's account is current through the 2012 season, making it the perfect volume to fill in the gaps for newer fans like myself who've only recently discovered the joy of supporting the Arsenal. If you're an Arsenal fan this is an essential book to own. If you're not an Arsenal fan, you will be by the time you finish this book!Product details
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Arsenal The Agony The Ecstasy eBook Ian Castle Reviews
good for gooners - any older gunners fan would enjoy the sentiment of this book - arsenal through the years
In his book, Arsenal The Agony & The Ecstasy Ian Castle takes the reader on an emotional roller-coaster ride that has become all too familiar to long-time fans of the club. As a 43 year season ticket holder, Castle offers a unique perspective seen in few other footy books, as he ably chronicles triumph and tragedy from his seat at Highbury and Emirates. He humorously relates his surprisingly unglamorous trips to Europe to support the club in various Champions league campaigns. Seasoned readers of this genre might ask why they need another Arsenal book after the fantastic success of Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch I would argue that the reason is because it's now been quite some time since the publication of Hornby's wonderful narrative. Mr. Castle's account is current through the 2012 season, making it the perfect volume to fill in the gaps for newer fans like myself who've only recently discovered the joy of supporting the Arsenal. If you're an Arsenal fan this is an essential book to own. If you're not an Arsenal fan, you will be by the time you finish this book!
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