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Twelfth Man: Being A Fan by [Howard Hockin]

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It's the summer of 2011, and Colin Sweeney is in a rut. He is in a job he hates and has just split up from his long-term girlfriend. A passionate football fan, at least things are looking up on that front. His team recently won their first trophy in 35 years, and are expected to challenge for a league title.

Having thrown himself into the fortunes of his club, Colin decides to chronicle the journey of a fan during the 2011/12 season. What it means to follow your team, and the stresses and pressures of a life where your mood depends on the fortunes of others. It proves to be a journey of discovery about the longest relationship many of us will have, the irrationality of fandom and the bonds it creates.

As he begins to write down his thoughts, little does he know what lies in store, during a nine-month period that provides drama right until the very last kick of the season, and changes his life forever.

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9 May 2022
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09ZYLHFH2
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1036 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 287 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0B1126ZMV

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MR JG MILLS

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 August 2022

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Another great read from the author. Took me right back to that fantastic 11/12 season. Glad to know I’m not the only neurotic fan.

I believe this might be the authors last book, which I’ll be disappointed by as I’ve really enjoyed all the season reviews over the past ten years.

Thank you

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2022

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A thoroughly enjoyable read from Howard. Being a lifelong Blue and having experienced many of the emotions supporting City has brought over that time, as well as some of the related personal family situations in the book i found it resonated with me throughout. A thoroughly enjoyable and engaging read. Up The Blues….

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 June 2022

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It's a wonderful invented diary of a city fan that year. A blend of stories that most of us can identify with and Howard's "optimism" there throughout. Best description I can give it is just a fun book that would cheer all but a must read for city fans

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 May 2022

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A proper football book. What could have been a football journal becomes a football journey. I hate the term “must read “ but every fan should read this, no matter who they support or the level at which they play. It’s everyone’s football life. I sincerely hope this isn’t the author’s swan song but if it is, it’s a great way to go

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Trevor Slattery

A superb read. This book is a must for all football fans.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 June 2022

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A fantastic story which is expertly told in a colourful fashion

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 June 2022

Always look forward to books by this author and easy well written Journey through each page. This book especially brings back my memories from our first premier league title(sorry for the spoiler) the book is a lot more than that day though, loved it.

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