Pepe's book

[Epic Swindle]

Out on Monday. Normally hate players bringing books out when they're still playing (haven't they got enough momey?) but he's such a top character I might give it a go.

 

On second thought, 16 quid is the cheapest I've seen so far. Think I'll wait for the paperback.

[Stupid Sexy Flanders]

Thats what the paperback costs!

 

I'm not buying any more books until I finish the Dark Tower.

[Nerik]

The only exceptions I ever made were Fowler (I thought he'd never play for Liverpool again when his book was released, only for him to be re-signed by Rafa a few months later) and Carra (who I always thought as a good insight into the game). I've also read Gerrard's which was given to me by a friend. The ones released post-retirement are always better. Currently reading the Whelan one.

[Gomez]

Hardly read any footballer autobiogs, specially the ones who are still playing, read the first Kenny one (and have the second one on the shelf) and the Fowler one (as above, thought he'd effectively retired)

 

I was given the Rushy one (not sure if there have been more than one) and started reading it but it was dreadfully written and was dull as anything.

[Paul B]

The dullest one I ever read was utter bilge and revealed absolutely nothing. Sad it was Kenny's first! Far and away the best one was Carragher's. I stay away from stuff like this but read this one on the beach and thought it was absolutely superb. His strength, determination, intelligence and character come through and his passion for the city and his club brings a lump to the throat. I told him this myself and got a nice little reward-ette for my troubles, which was nice.

[Raj]

Currently reading the Whelan one.

 

Noel or Ronnie?

[Stevie H]

is it called leo no.8: my part in his AIDS downfall?

[Stupid Sexy Flanders]

is it called leo no.8: my part in his AIDS downfall?

 

Leo, a Philadelphia Story.

 

Wait, Leo has AIDS?

[Molby]

The dullest one I ever read was utter bilge and revealed absolutely nothing. Sad it was Kenny's first! Far and away the best one was Carragher's. I stay away from stuff like this but read this one on the beach and thought it was absolutely superb. His strength, determination, intelligence and character come through and his passion for the city and his club brings a lump to the throat. I told him this myself and got a nice little reward-ette for my troubles, which was nice.

 

 

which was?

[Kahnee]

which was?

 

Nice. You heard the man.

[The_Adder]

Nice. You heard the man.

 

[DJS]

Nice. You heard the man.

[johngibo YPC]

Don't encourage him chaps, he'll book a tour on the back of those two laughs

[DJS]

Two laughs in an hour and a half isnt going to get him to the Palladium

[muleskinner]

The only footballers biography/ autobiography I've though was worth the effort was tony cascarino's. Fowlers was particularly poor. Doubt this one of Pepe will be much cop either.

Edited October 6, 2011 by muleskinner

[DJS]

I've heard that before about Cascarino's.

 

 

What makes it so good?

[Eiler99]

Stan Collymore's is entertaining.

[muleskinner]

I've heard that before about Cascarino's.

 

 

What makes it so good?

His life has had a few interesting turns, most footballers who write their biography haven't really done much outside of playing football. Had a good co-writer in Paul Kimmage too which helps.

[Kahnee]

Two laughs in an hour and a half isnt going to get him to the Palladium

 

Still more than I normally average

[AnfieldCop]

How do you rate Kennys last book, folks? Know it was rewritten after he came back as our manager

[DJS]

I'm upto chapter 17 of it now and i'm enjoying it. Some of it funny, some emotional bits and a decent amount of insight as well as some nice refreshing of some good memories.

[johngibo YPC]

I've heard that before about Cascarino's.

 

 

What makes it so good?

 

He's very honest

He talks about wetting the bed on the first page and you realise normal football biogrpahy it is not

[DJS]

Wasnt entirely sure whether you're being serious there, but i'll take it at face value.

[Cheesecake]

sounds interesting, just checked on Amazon and Cascarinos book is not available on Kindle/e-format, thats a sale lost by the publishers then. ho-hum

[deacon]

Cascarino's is very good. Paul McGrath's book is brilliant too. Had a big lump in my throat reading the last few pages, it really is quite moving.