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Book Synopsis: In his latest book, bestselling author Cass Pennant takes an engaging and unparalleled look at some of the most volatile and violent scenes of fans following their football clubs to have unfolded over the past five decades, and examines the lengths to which many will go to put one over their local rivals.
Here is history that also examines everything from the changing face of football violence, to who gets involved - and why. It looks, too, at how the ' firms' operate, both home and away, and at the effects of the football establishment's often counter-productive attempts to contain hooliganism on the psychology of supporters.
Has the war on hooliganism been successfully stamped out? Can it ever be won? This remarkable and informative book gives a frank examination of football violence to show how different inter-club and inter-regional rivalries have evolved - and features many first-hand accounts of incidents that make chilling reading. It builds up to provide the most comprehensive look behind the match-day madness and the activities of some of British football's most notorious hooligans, to give answers as to why these games are so important to supporters.
The history of such infamous ' firms' as the ICF, the Bushwackers, the Headhunters, and the Red Army has never been fully documented . . . until now. You're Going Home in a F*cking Ambulance is an eye-opening study of a problem that refuses to go away, by a writer who knows his subject inside-out.
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Discover the shocking truth behind the brutal world of football hooliganism in "You're Going Home in a F*****g Ambulance: Hooligan Wars - The Inside Story". Bestselling author Cass Pennant takes you on a gripping journey through the past five decades, uncovering the raw and untold tales of fans who live and breathe their loyalty to their clubs at any cost.
With SEO-packed prose, we delve deep into the heart of the violence, examining the ever-changing landscape of football hooliganism and why hooligans are driven to put their lives on the line for their local rivals. This unique perspective offers valuable insights into the psychology of these die-hard supporters and the lengths they are willing to go to assert dominance.
But this book isn't just a collection of adrenaline-fueled stories; it's a critical examination of the football establishment's misguided attempts to suppress hooliganism. Has the war on hooliganism truly been successful? Is victory even possible? Pennant fearlessly tackles these questions and leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of knowledge.
Prepare to be captivated by harrowing first-hand accounts of football violence that will send shivers down your spine. From notorious 'firms' like the ICF, the Bushwackers, the Headhunters, and the Red Army, Pennant uncovers the hidden history of these gangs in a way that has never been done before.
Don't miss your chance to delve into the dark side of the beautiful game. Order "You're Going Home in a F*****g Ambulance: Hooligan Wars - The Inside Story" today to gain an unprecedented understanding of the frightening world that exists behind the match-day madness. Click here to order now!
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