Ayr United Miscellany - Softcover

Carmichael, Duncan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1445604965 ISBN 13: 9781445604961

Publisher: Amberley Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Welcome to a world of eccentric happenings in local football. These tales are mad but true. They are local but are sure to contain generic appeal by dint of the fact that such tales could reflect the game's evolution in many localities. Such generic appeal might also be enjoyed by supporters of any similarly-sized club. The timescale transcends the generations from Victorian times to modern times. From the ill-advised experiment with floodlit football in 1878 to Alex Williams' love-in with a referee in 2009, football's propensity for the abnormal has not diminished with time. What was life like on a stinking (literally) football special in 1901? Who was the fag-juggling Crocodile Dundee lookalike of Dunston? What was the quaint custom of 'stoatin the baw'? Which Ayr United goalkeeper once played in a Euro qualifier with a knitted bobble hat perched on his head? When was Sky news literally that? Illumination on such topics are contained within. However illumination was a commodity somewhat lacking in the first tale. Supporters of the finer aspects of the beautiful game are advised to look away now. Devotees of Manchester United/ Chelsea/Arsenal/Rangers/Celtic (delete where applicable) are also recommended not to trespass within lest they should find themselves in an alien territory which they will have no comprehension of. This is all about football in its rawest form.

About this title

About the Author:

Duncan is the author of several previous titles including Official History of Ayr United Football Club volumes 1 and 2 (Contour Press), Images of Sport - Ayr United FC (Tempus), Ayr United Classics (Tempus), 100 Ayr United Greats (Tempus) and Walking Down the Somerset Road (Fort Publishing). He lives in Prestwick.

About this edition

• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1445604965
• ISBN 13: 9781445604961
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128