Bring Me the Sports Jacket of Arthur Montford

Name: Bring Me the Sports Jacket of Arthur Montford
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SKU: 9781909715561
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An Adventure Through Scottish Football

By Aidan Smith

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Bring Me the Sports Jacket of Arthur Montford by Aidan Smith is a humorous exploration of one man's quest to procure a legendary sports jacket worn by the titular Arthur Montford, a Scottish sports commentator. The jacket represents more than just a piece of clothing; it's a symbol of sports history and nostalgia. The book weaves together tales of sporting glory, personal anecdotes, and the passion that drives fans to pursue their dreams.
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If you have a passion for sports journalism and enjoy lively, humorous tales from the world of sports, this book may appeal to you. It's perfect for readers who appreciate nostalgic reflections on sports history, especially with a Scottish flair.

InBring Me the Sports Jacket of Arthur Montford, Aidan Smith mines Scottish football history for quirk, strangeness and charm, on a journey that takes him from Albania to Albion Rovers, great players are celebrated and so are great characters.

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The Scot who won England the World Cup. Macaroon bars and Bovril. When Dixie Deans met Bob Marley. When Davie Robb met Olivia Newton-John. When George McCluskey met the Stones. When Rick Wakeman filed match reports for Meadowbank Thistle.

Triumphs and disasters, submarines and rowing boats, War and Peace (who's read it). The Cowdenbeath kettle. The Brechin hedge. Morton's great Danes. Icarus at East Fife. The dead pigeon sketch and the amazing technicolor booze-coat. The can girls. Those who flogged ice cream and licked Hitler. The world's oldest conjoined twins. Inside the half-time scoreboards. Our greatest goal, our greatest assist, our keepers. Scarlett Johansson! And of course Arthur Montford - commentator, curator, favourite uncle to the nation.

In Bring Me the Sports Jacket of Arthur Montford, Aidan Smith mines Scottish football history for quirk, strangeness and charm. On a journey that takes him to Albania and also Albion Rovers, great players are celebrated and so are great characters. Rediscover old legends (not told this way before) and maybe learn about new ones. If there's a running theme it's that our game, its participants, and those who watch in the rain are one and the same thing - indomitable.

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iBring Me the Sports Jacket of Arthur Montford/i* by Aidan Smith is celebrated for its humorous and irreverent exploration of Scottish football history. The book is noted for its vibrant writing style and its nostalgic look back at the sport's heyday in the 1970s. Aidan Smith's unique ability to delve deeper into his subjects adds depth, with a playful tone and sharp wit that resonate well with readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781909715561

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arena Sport

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Aidan Smith is the author of three previous books: Persevered, Heartfelt and Union Jock. He is a journalist with The Scotsman and a seven-times winner in the Scottish Press Awards.