Roots To The 92 Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Dear All,The reason for the post is that I have just published a book (my first) which I have have written to be of interest to all football fans including Toffee's..After 45 years of footie watching I completed doing the current 92 grounds last month (it took 125 grounds to do it) and to satisfy another goal on my 'bucket list' I have written a book on the journey. It is not a series of match reports (I'm sure that would be quite dull), instead it is a tale of what it was like to be there covering my experiences from 1971 to the present day. I'm sure many of my trials and tribulations will be familiar to your own. I have written it in a 'dry humour' style, my aim is to entertain, though no doubt if you do me the honour of buying it you will be the judge of that. The book also has a Foreword by ex Southend, Bury, Blackpool and Northern Ireland international Derek Spence.This is not a money-making exercise, that was never the aim. I have no delusions on being the next JK Rowling, I will simply be pleased to cover my costs on the tiny royalty percentage. Like you I just love talking football.Although I am a dedicated Shrimper many of my ground visits were with other teams (I have not always lived in East Anglia) or as a neutral. So it is by no means a Southend-centric book.I first visited Goodison in the 80's and had a memorable trip. Your iconic ground gets a big thumbs up from me and my first trip up features in the book.You can buy the book by simply typing 'Roots To the 92' in to Amazon (paperback or kindle) or the publisher (Completely Novel) site (paperback only). Currently the delivery is quicker with the publisher but Amazon will speed up soon as it's only just been set up with them. Or you can learn more about the book, see a video picture montage and access the buy links by visiting a website I've prepared for the book: www.rootstothe92.co.ukAll the best, AndyPS note to moderators: apologies if I should have sought your permission to post this first, please excuse my excitement in having something published for the first time and also something I'm quite proud of. I genuinely think it will be of interest to all football fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 PS note to moderators: apologies if I should have sought your permission to post this first, please excuse my excitement in having something published for the first time and also something I'm quite proud of. I genuinely think it will be of interest to all football fans. No problem at all, sounds really fascinating; good luck with it. Roots To The 92 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Andy, did you check with David Watkins if he is writing one too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roots To The 92 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Andy, did you check with David Watkins if he is writing one too? Intrigued as to how you know David! Care to spill? I was with him when he did his 92 at Roots Hall in March, no he's not doing a book on the 92 but he will shortly be publishing another book on how crap Leeds are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) I grew up supporting Everton but my Dad's job moved us to Leeds when I was 15. Played for Leeds United Juniors for a couple of seasons (early 1950's) so also support Leeds. Best of luck with the book. Am on LUFCTALK. Edited May 12, 2016 by johnh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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