Pompey: The Island City with a Football Club for a Heart

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Anyone else reading this Neil Allen latest? I was lucky enough to get given it by one of my lads for Christmas and I have to say I am thoroughly enjoying it. Am learning some fascinating stuff about Pompey that I had no idea about.
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Will have to pick it up, cheers for the tip SB .
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FatBlueAde wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 4:56 pm Will have to pick it up, cheers for the tip SB .

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About 3/4 of the way through. Not a lot of new factual information, but the personal stories of Pompey supporters, players and how they dealt with the extraordinary 2019-20 season make this a great read. A strong reminder that it is the people who make a football club and a community. Highly recommended.
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This is a brilliant book. Each chapter sparks off a need to do more research about some of the characters and issues raised. When I have finished I’ll happily post it on, FOC, to anyone interested in reading it. First PM secures.
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I've got about two more chapters to read so will finish it this weekend. What I have found amazing is how much some people have given to our club over the years, and I'm not talking about money here. Quite incredible.
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New Forester wrote: Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:44 pm This is a brilliant book. Each chapter sparks off a need to do more research about some of the characters and issues raised. When I have finished I’ll happily post it on, FOC, to anyone interested in reading it. First PM secures.
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Phew thank heavens you didn't say you have posted it to me. :wink:
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