Seen as we're having a "football" day for once, has anyone read "The Damned Utd" by David

Peace?

It's a fictional account of the real events of Brian Clough's 44 days as manager of Leeds Utd in the early 70s.

Tell you what, it's a f**king good read. Those who, unlike me, were about at the time and remember Clough as he was then and remember the teams that are talked about would be able to comment on how historically accurate the whole thing is, but it's a brilliant idea, and very well executed.

Go and get it. Waterstones had it in their 3 for 2 offer, fill yer boots.

Posted By: Arizona Bay on June 29th 2007 at 14:55:00

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Seen as we're having a "football" day for once, has anyone read "The Damned Utd" by David (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Jun 29, 14:55:00
- In Search of Robert Millar is a good 'un too (General Chat) - blindasabat, Jun 29, 15:22:17
- I went to see David Pearce give a reading from The Damned United but haven't bought it yet (General Chat) - tim berry, Jun 29, 15:07:13
- Yes, a cracking read - hard to get used to the style though (General Chat) - Yellalee, Jun 29, 15:04:59
- That's on my bookshelf - I've read his 'GB84' all about the miners' strike - (General Chat) - Ottosson Foxtrot, Jun 29, 14:59:20
  - I've made a mental note to get hold of some of his other books. (n/m) (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Jun 29, 15:01:26
- woteva (n/m) (General Chat) - Brandonio, Jun 29, 14:56:31
  - Is that a "yes", a "no" or a "reading is for poofs"? (n/m) (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Jun 29, 15:00:36
    - reading is for poofs...see... (General Chat) - Brandonio, Jun 29, 15:01:28
- Yes have read it - very goods if a bit strange (General Chat) - Jim, Jun 29, 14:56:19

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