A unique 50th anniversary collection of superlative writing and new football thinking. A first-ever oral history of '66 combined with match reports provided by writers from each of the countries England played, create a highly original view of the tournament.
The pride and passion of simply following England has a habit of turning into something nasty. Is it down to laddish excess, or is this the legacy of hundreds of years spent invading other lands for king and country? This book finds some surprising answers to these questions that have troubled the football authorities, police, and politicians for more than a decade. Along the way it discovers that it is not all bad news either. Football tells more than a few home truths about England. Anger and joy, boisterous celebration and street confrontations, the prize of victory and the despair of yet another penalty shoot-out—these are the moments that no England fan will ever forget. The book explores what those moments say about the English as a nation, with contributions from John Peel, Billy Bragg, Dominik Diamond, Pete Davies, and John Williams. Music and nostalgia, tabloid excesses and public-order policing, the fate of the English male and the misery of losing out to our bitterest rivals one more time are detailed as part of a bigger picture beyond the touchline.
Examining England's identity beyond mere symbols like sports teams and flags, this book delves into the nation's potential as a multicultural entity. It addresses historical legacies while envisioning a confident, inclusive future. By exploring these themes, the author invites readers to consider what it means to be English in a diverse society.
Rote Karte für Friedrich Nietzsche! Wer es nicht im Kopf hat, hat es in den Beinen. Was wäre geschehen, wenn das Talent einiger der größten Denker der Weltgeschichte in ihre Füße gerutscht wäre? Mark Perryman hat das absolute Traumteam der Dichter und Denker zusammengestellt.