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From Socrates to Arthur Montford, via Bovril, Buckfast and, of course, pies, this is a unique journey through the extraordinary world of Scottish football.

Packed with anecdotes and observations, Andy Bollen wallows in a nostalgic haze, a time of hatchet-men with moustaches, a magic sponge that should have been granted miracle status and big-money strikers who couldn't hit a cow's posterior with a banjo.

Opinionated, forthright and funny, Bollen reluctantly concedes that tattoos, hair weaves and VAR are now part of the game. This idiosyncratic ride through the wonderful absurdity of Scottish football will chime with every fan.



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'A well-researched book that delves into the chaos and madness of the Scottish game'

-- Pat Nevin

'Exactly what you'd expect from one of the best writers on Only an Excuse?'

-- Phil Differ, producer, director and creator of Only an Excuse?

'It's not Hampden Babylon, but it's very funny'

-- Stuart Cosgrove, author of Hampden Babylon

A History of Scottish Football in 100 Objects:

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      Publisher Arena Sport
      Published 7 September 2023
      ISBN-13 9781913759117
      978-1913759117
      ISBN-10 1913759113
      Also in:
      Humour Sport Association football (Soccer) History of sport

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      From Socrates to Arthur Montford, via Bovril, Buckfast and, of course, pies, this is a unique journey through the extraordinary world of Scottish football.

      Packed with anecdotes and observations, Andy Bollen wallows in a nostalgic haze, a time of hatchet-men with moustaches, a magic sponge that should have been granted miracle status and big-money strikers who couldn't hit a cow's posterior with a banjo.

      Opinionated, forthright and funny, Bollen reluctantly concedes that tattoos, hair weaves and VAR are now part of the game. This idiosyncratic ride through the wonderful absurdity of Scottish football will chime with every fan.



      Trade Review

      'A well-researched book that delves into the chaos and madness of the Scottish game'

      -- Pat Nevin

      'Exactly what you'd expect from one of the best writers on Only an Excuse?'

      -- Phil Differ, producer, director and creator of Only an Excuse?

      'It's not Hampden Babylon, but it's very funny'

      -- Stuart Cosgrove, author of Hampden Babylon

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