Profound books that restore faith and belief are quite rare and only come around once in a great while. Mat Guy’s first book, Another Bloody Saturday, was just that: a beautiful tale about the beautiful game. We loved it and so did many other football purists worldwide. We were excited to hear that Guy had penned another title, Minnows United: Adventures at the Fringes of the Beautiful Game, that was even more global in scope. It was a truly international
Celtic Football Club is special. It’s a club that demands and gets undying loyalty from its players, supporters, and staff. It’s a special place, arguably unlike any other in the world. Cover Art Courtesy of Luath Press Playing for the Hoops: The George McCluskey Story is a brilliant text devoted to a Celtic hero. Celtic lives by the mantra of “more than a club” and players like McCluskey helped make it that way, so much that the phrase “more than a player”
Before there was Brexit, there was a vote for Scottish independence. Both qualify as major events when it comes to nationalism, politics, and economics. The first two also are a big part of football and the history behind it. Cover Art Courtesy of Luath Press Arguably no football club is more discussed, more celebrated, and more controversial than Rangers. You can find their supporters in every corner of the globe. Born Under a Union Flag: Rangers, Britain, & Scottish Independence is a new offering
Having an allegiance to a club is an important step for any football supporter. It’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lghtly and one that can’t (and shouldn’t) be easily changed. Cover Art Courtesy of Luath Press We are Hibernian: The Fan’s Story by Andy MacVannan is a collection of stories from people associated with this great club. It’s truly a learning experience for any Scottish football fan, even for those that follow Hibs on a regular basis. This title is
Mat Guy clearly loves the game and that comes through loud and clear in his writing. Another Bloody Sunday is a literary masterpiece, a fun piece to read even IF you are not a fan of football. I’m not sure people like that actually exist, but there is a chance I suppose. Cover Art Courtesy of Luath Press If you buy only one football book this year, this has to be it. You won’t be disappointed. The review below will
