New LOI Book

[Enruoblehs]

Asked for it in Easons (O'Connell St) on saturday but they said it wasn't in. Anyone have any joy tracking it down ?

It's on Eason's stock list but it seems that it has not been distributed by them to the stores yet (up to Friday anyway).

I purchased mine at the launch in the Burlington on Monday night last.

I have only read the Shelbourne content so far. Well written with some great quotes from the players who were involved in the games (and from some of the opponents)

[marinobohs]

It's on Eason's stock list but it seems that it has not been distributed by them to the stores yet (up to Friday anyway).

I purchased mine at the launch in the Burlington on Monday night last.

I have only read the Shelbourne content so far. Well written with some great quotes from the players who were involved in the games (and from some of the opponents)

thanks, Enruoblehs. Will try Easons again later in the week (weather permitting).

[Jofspring]

Tried Easons and there was no sign of it. I then tried O Mahoney's (Limerick) and they hadn't got it either but the girl was suprised it hadn't been ordered in. Waiting for a call to say when its in.

[Dee1975]

Lads, I've just been informed that there was a delay in getting the books to the shops due to the weather but the book is on the shelves as of yesterday in all Eason's stores and major bookshops. Let me know if you are having issues getting the book.

[MariborKev]

Article on this book in the Turbine today on the Shels v Rangers game.

[marinobohs]

Managed to get a copy of the book over the weekend (trudging through snow and ice etc etc ). Read 2/3 of the chapters (each reflecting one of the games) and was very impressed. Not yet far enough in to give a proper review but very much enjoyed what I read to date, good backround to the game(s) and an excellent narrative laced with interviews from participants. Each chapter ends with stats (teams, crowd,dates etc) for the matches covered

Well done to Paul Keane and all involved, definitely recommended for any LOI fan. Looking forward to follow up (Aberdeen and Kauserslughten please ?????)

[Fester]

Also can be got on www.Play.com same price at 16.99 +delivery free. (If your stuck at home in the snow).

[WoodquayBoy]

Looking forward to getting my hands on it. I would imagine, as others alluded to earlier, that the reason the United-Groningen game is in there has nothing to do with a 'heavyweight' club but the fact it was a game played on a GAA pitch which the GAA tried to stop, but, as Gufcfan said, failed to manage as technically they didn't own it, it was a community pitch and the local community out there came to United's rescue by providing the pitch. Agree there are some surprising omissions (IMO) from the list of games, but I suppose there had to be a cut-off point somewhere, and the United game had a unique novelty factor so would imagine that's why it is included

[Boots9]

Also can be got on www.Play.com same price at 16.99 +delivery free. (If your stuck at home in the snow).


http://www.whsmith.co.uk have it as well for anyone in the UK, 14.50 sterling + delivery.

[pineapple stu]

On amazon too.

[Grey Boy]

http://www.whsmith.co.uk have it as well for anyone in the UK, 14.50 sterling + delivery.

How about buying it in an Irish shop.

[Dodge]

How about buying it in an Irish shop.

He does say for anyone in the UK infairness. plenty of users here who woul;dn't have access to Irish shops.

[MariborKev]

Yip, good man Dodge I ordered it off the £ play.com store.

[BonnieShels]

Author on off the ball on newstalk tonight.

[PartySaint]

Author on off the ball on newstalk tonight.

What time BonnieShels??

[BonnieShels]

After 8. Probably in the next 5-10 minutes.

[BonnieShels]

On now.

Great interview there. Never knew about that story about playing Gaelic football in Ibrox. Great story.

[PartySaint]

Ah shart i missed it, will listen later on the podcast, cheers Bonnie

[BonnieShels]

Oh don't shart...
Well worth the listen. Can't wait to get the book.

[TenaciousDee]

Managed to get myself and my Grandfather a copy today at a local book store in Derry. I have a big to do pile of books as it is, including work related ones, to read over the holidays but looking forward to reading it.

[BonnieShels]

Right, eason on marine road, dun Laoghaire had 18 copies today. I bought 2 so that makes 16. didn't check eason Georges st dun Laoghaire but is say they were the same.
Shouldn't be too difficult to get a hold of.

[stamullendrog]

sounds like a great book every ones saying about drogs kiev but if i wanted to see a drogs game in there id say drogs start with that penalty shoot out

[Dodge]

Start couldn't be classed as Giants in fairness

[gspain]

Right, eason on marine road, dun Laoghaire had 18 copies today. I bought 2 so that makes 16. didn't check eason Georges st dun Laoghaire but is say they were the same.
Shouldn't be too difficult to get a hold of.


It is in Easons in the Square in Tallaght too.

Haven't read it yet but looks a great read. Will do over Christmas. Still would have chosen a few different games but then they can be used for the sequel.

[stann]

Shouldn't be too difficult to get a hold of.
Ah I don't reckon it will be.
I got it in the Book Centre in Waterford yesterday, and they had a couple more copies on the shelf I think.

[oriel]

Got mine today in waterstones in dawson st, dublin, skimmed through it, looks to be quality and some good photos too. Looking forward to reading it over the holidays.

[bluemovie]

I'll wait and see if anybody buys it for me at Christmas, but chances are I'll pick it up in January.

[oriel]

sounds like a great book every ones saying about drogs kiev but if i wanted to see a drogs game in there id say drogs start with that penalty shoot out

I think there is enough games for another book, volume 2, UCD V Everton, Cork City v Bayern, Pats also deserve a mention, numerous games to pick, maybe 0-0 away to Celitc. Kiev V Drogs would certainly have to be in it.

I`m not sure Galway v Gronnigen and the Shels v Lille warranted chapters in this book, but still good to read about those games, I just dont thing they deserved mentions over any of the above games.

[PartySaint]

They also have it in Easons in Dundrum if anyone is around there looking for it

[Martinho II]

got mine in easons longford the other day. when I get a chance will be lookin forward to readin it thoroughly..

[BonnieShels]

Has any one of us read it yet?

[oriel]

No - looks like everyone is holding on to it for xmas ! I only read the Dlk v Spurs chapter, also small corretion to my previous post, there is not a full chapter on Shels v Lille. Still think other games should have gone in, Volume 2 please.

[Enruoblehs]

The author told us that he had already started on a second book, when he visited the Shelbourne Exhibition in Pearse Street, a week after the launch of Book 1.

[marinobohs]

Has any one of us read it yet?

As I said previously I read three/four chapters and enjoyed them. Team line ups and stats at the end of each chapter also very enjoyable addition. A lot of interviews with players etc in the matches I read about which was excellent - hearing those involved comment on events "first hand". Good read and looking forward to Book 2 !

[BonnieShels]

Dying to read it. Will keep it as my familial escape for Christmas.

[KUFCMan]

Ok so folks where can I get my hands on this book in Dublin please?

[oriel]

Ok so folks where can I get my hands on this book in Dublin please?

Hogges Figis/Waterstones on Dawson St

[KUFCMan]

Cheers Oriel

[BonnieShels]

Or easons.

[Sandro]

Does anybody know if this book is any good?


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[pineapple stu]

Hogges Figis/Waterstones on Dawson St
I didn't see it in either at the weekend (didn't ask, mind), but there were a few copies in Eason's on O'Connell Street.

Looks excellent - laid out like Eoghan Rice's We Are Rovers with the interviews interspersing the narrative - but like the others, haven't started reading it properly as yet. Another six books in the pile before I get around to it!

[gspain]

Does anybody know if this book is any good?


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lavish colour hardback book on good quality paper. Very interesting read and loads of great photos.

A must for any Bray fan. A bit pricey at 30 euro though and maybe a bit soon to do the history. No coverage of their pre-LOI days either that I can recall.

[Sandro]

Thanks Gspain, I might get a copy if the international shipment is not too expensive. I have a weakness for Bray

[BonnieShels]

Paul Keane, author, is on The Last Word now.

[Yard of Pace]

Got this today and I think it's brilliant. Not sure I know Paul Keane but he's a good writer and the lay-out is excellent. Read the Limerick and Shels v Depor chapters so far. The Limerick one was very enjoyable and there's plenty of detail. The author's clearly done his research. Will probably only be read by LOI fans but that would be a shame because the stories are told well enough to appeal to a fan of any sport.

[KUFCMan]

Ive nearly read it all in between drinking about a dozen cans of Tennents-Top class and a great read

Gotta give one extract

Cup Winners Cup 2nd Round-Oct 21st 1981

Dundalk V Spurs-Oriel Park -1st Leg

TOMMY McCONVILLE-Spurs were standing in the tunnel before the game.We were coming out of our dressing room and they were already standing in the tunnel in single file as teams do before a game.They were standing there and giving it all,We are Spurs and Were here to do the job.We were listening and thinking,What a load of ****t.One of the lads went down to the front where their Captain Steve Perryman was.Perryman turned around to shake hands and whoever it was said,"Shake hands ! I will shake the bloody throat of ya"He roared it down the tunne las he said it and the whole lot of them fell silent"

I really enjoyed that!!!!!!!!!!

[PartySaint]

Got in yesterday and have read a bit so far, I have to say it is excellent the stories and research he has put into is brilliant, My favourite quote so far would be from Alfie Hall talking about Al Casey scoring in Old Trafford, One of the Man Utd players went up to him after he had just scored when he was sitting on the ground, 'Look Al you got you've got your goal, brilliant goal,great, now lets get on with it' Al Says 'Go and f*ck off! You're playing golf in the morning. I'm on four to twelve in the paper mills' brilliant

[orielabu]

Got the book as a Chrirstmas present from the grandchildren and it's a marvellous read. Some classic stories...I loved the Galway piece and Athlone and the two Glasgow Rangers. Looking forward to volume 2.

[Martinho II]

reading the piece about bohs rangers game from 1984.. didnt realise that there was so much trouble with this game like in 1975... its one of the best books I have ever read tbh..

[outspoken]

sounds really good its hard to find a good football book can this be bought in easons might get my hands on it.