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Scheisse! recounts the extraordinary story of Union Berlin, the German Bundesliga's most spirited football club, interwoven with a witty history of contemporary Berlin.

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'Fascinating' Daily Mail


'A wonderful journey into the heart of a very unique club' Raphael Honigstein


'The history and culture of a special football club deserve a special kind of chronicling – and Holden has executed it to perfection' Patrick Barclay


'An engrossing portrait' Philip Oltermann


'For the first time, Scheisse is a good thing! A captivating read on one of the most unique clubs in world football' Archie Rhind-Tutt


'A beautifully crafted set of stories that reveal a personal history of one of Germany’s most special clubs and cities' Jonathan Harding


'Holden superbly captures the myth, history and spirit that make Union so very special and beloved' Andreas Michaelis


'A fascinating tale that is expertly told' Adam Bate


'A must-read for any football romantic, regardless of where you're from and what team you support' Cristian Nyari

Scheisse Were Going Up

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    A Paperback / softback by Kit Holden

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      Publisher Duckworth Books
      Published 18 August 2022
      ISBN-13 9780715654439
      978-0715654439
      ISBN-10 0715654438
      Also in:
      History Sport Association football (Soccer) Sport: general

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Scheisse! recounts the extraordinary story of Union Berlin, the German Bundesliga's most spirited football club, interwoven with a witty history of contemporary Berlin.

      Trade Review

      'Fascinating' Daily Mail


      'A wonderful journey into the heart of a very unique club' Raphael Honigstein


      'The history and culture of a special football club deserve a special kind of chronicling – and Holden has executed it to perfection' Patrick Barclay


      'An engrossing portrait' Philip Oltermann


      'For the first time, Scheisse is a good thing! A captivating read on one of the most unique clubs in world football' Archie Rhind-Tutt


      'A beautifully crafted set of stories that reveal a personal history of one of Germany’s most special clubs and cities' Jonathan Harding


      'Holden superbly captures the myth, history and spirit that make Union so very special and beloved' Andreas Michaelis


      'A fascinating tale that is expertly told' Adam Bate


      'A must-read for any football romantic, regardless of where you're from and what team you support' Cristian Nyari

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