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My book: From Hashtag United to Wembley - Raising money for The Upbeats

thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
edited October 2022 in Other Football and Sports
I have written a book called From Hashtag United to Wembley. The 333 pages of the book follow my 2021-22 season FA Trophy trail. I started at Hashtag United in the First Round Qualifying and followed the winners of each tie all the way to Wembley. The book is a light-hearted story of my travels, much people-watching, an exploration of each home town or city, meeting supporters and watching some excellent games. The book is now available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. You can grab a copy at this link. Any questions? Just ask away.

I wrote the book purely for fun and will be donating profits from the sale of any books to the Charlton Upbeats. 



Match list:

1RQ - Hashtag United v Chipstead
2RQ - Aylesbury United v Chipstead
3RQ - Chipstead v Whitehawk
1R - Bishop's Stortford v Chipstead
2R - Bishop's Stortford v Leiston
3R - Cheshunt v Bishop's Stortford
4R - St Albans v Cheshunt
5R - Stockport County v Cheshunt
QF - Needham Market v Stockport County
SF - Wrexham v Stockport County
F - Bromley v Wrexham
Winners: Bromley
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  • Addick AddictAddick Addict
    Ordered, looking forward to reading it. Congratulations on your commitment to such a worthy cause.
  • bobmunrobobmunro
    edited October 2022
    Great idea for a book and in aid of a wonderful cause.

    Ordered and delivers on Friday, and very much look forward to reading it.

    Great stuff @thai malaysia addick 
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    looks great, congratulations Thai. Will order tonight 
  • Henry IrvingHenry Irving
    If someone wants to write a 800 word review mentioning the upbeats link I'll get it in the programme 
  • thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
    edited October 2022
    Addick Addict said:
    Ordered, looking forward to reading it. Congratulations on your commitment to such a worthy cause.
    Thanks for buying. I hope it doesn’t disappoint. To be honest, I wrote it to fulfil an ambition. It was a lot of work but I enjoyed every bit of it. The artwork for the cover is way beyond my skills. I don’t expect to sell a million copies, but I thought it was a way of raising a bit for the Upbeats.
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram


    It’s arrived, nice one @thai malaysia addick 👍
  • thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
    I’m being interviewed on BBC Three Counties Radio’s Non-League Show today some time after 1pm. I’ll try and give Charlton Upbeats a mention.
  • stonemusestonemuse
    Looks good … ordered 
  • killerandflashkillerandflash
    Ordered. I somehow managed to miss this thread!

    I keep meaning to write a book, but can't think of anything to write about yet...
  • AshBurtonAshBurton
    Congratulations on getting your book published, Phil. Looking forward to reading it on the Kindle. 
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  • CallumcafcCallumcafc
    edited November 2022
    Nice one! 

    If you can get the attention of the Hashtag United social channels, you might be able to get a decent social media boost. They've a big internet following from the YouTube generation and have 225k followers on Twitter - more than most EFL clubs.
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    edited November 2022
    A wise man told me Callum they have a half a million YouTube subscribers, more than Leicester City.

    @thai malaysia addick :-) 
  • AshBurtonAshBurton
    Bump. This is a very entertaining read @thai malaysia addick
  • thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
    AshBurton said:
    Bump. This is a very entertaining read @thai malaysia addick
    Thanks, @AshBurton. If you want to be my literary agent and send me round the world exploring non-League football in other countries, I would only want business class flights - no need for first class.
  • CharltonAthMuseumCharltonAthMuseum
    Two page review in the programme today


  • thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
    edited December 2022
    Chizz said:
    thai malaysia addick said:
    I have written a book called From Hashtag United to Wembley. The 333 pages of the book follow my 2021-22 season FA Trophy trail. I started at Hashtag United in the First Round Qualifying and followed the winners of each tie all the way to Wembley. The book is a light-hearted story of my travels, much people-watching, an exploration of each home town or city, meeting supporters and watching some excellent games. The book is now available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. You can grab a copy at this link. Any questions? Just ask away.

    I wrote the book purely for fun and will be donating profits from the sale of any books to the Charlton Upbeats. 



    Match list:

    1RQ - Hashtag United v Chipstead
    2RQ - Aylesbury United v Chipstead
    3RQ - Chipstead v Whitehawk
    1R - Bishop's Stortford v Chipstead
    2R - Bishop's Stortford v Leiston
    3R - Cheshunt v Bishop's Stortford
    4R - St Albans v Cheshunt
    5R - Stockport County v Cheshunt
    QF - Needham Market v Stockport County
    SF - Wrexham v Stockport County
    F - Bromley v Wrexham
    Winners: Bromley
    You've given the whole body plot away 
    It’s not a murder mystery, @chizz, although you’ll find that there are times when I could murder a pint. Perfect stocking-filler!
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    I really can’t recommend this book enough. If you enjoy people watching and general observational stuff then you’ll love this book. In book terms it’s a comfy pair of slippers, I’m around halfway through (which is about the most I’ve read in a decade) and I’m thoroughly enjoying it.

    plus it’s supporting the Upbeats, so it’s not too late to get it on your Xmas list.

    well done @thai malaysia addick great achievement 
  • cherryorchardcherryorchard
    Great work Phil - Just ordered it too via SmileAmazon.  

    PS Just in case anyone is not aware,if one orders anything on  SmileAmazon website rather than Amazon a donation is made to charity.  I nominate CASPA - an Autism Charity based in Bromley but one can choose any charity they like.  I know  it is a drop in the Ocean for Amazon, but every little bit helps.
  • LeuthLeuth
    Ash showed me his review at the match yesterday. Ordered! Love the 'winner stays on' idea behind which fixtures to attend!
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  • thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
    Leuth said:
    Ash showed me his review at the match yesterday. Ordered! Love the 'winner stays on' idea behind which fixtures to attend!
    Are you off to see Bristol Rovers next week?
  • LeuthLeuth
    thai malaysia addick said:
    Leuth said:
    Ash showed me his review at the match yesterday. Ordered! Love the 'winner stays on' idea behind which fixtures to attend!
    Are you off to see Bristol Rovers next week?
    I'd love to hope that there's a nutter somewhere who does this
  • thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
    Leuth said:
    thai malaysia addick said:
    Leuth said:
    Ash showed me his review at the match yesterday. Ordered! Love the 'winner stays on' idea behind which fixtures to attend!
    Are you off to see Bristol Rovers next week?
    I'd love to hope that there's a nutter somewhere who does this
    They wouldn't be watching Charlton for long
  • LenGloverLenGlover
    edited March 2023
    Received this for Christmas but 'Er Indoors tidied it up and it has only just emerged once more.

    About halfway through and thoroughly enjoying it. Well done Phil @thai malaysia addick
  • thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
    LenGlover said:
    Received this for Christmas but 'Er Indoors tidied it up and it has only just emerged once more.

    About halfway through and thoroughly enjoying it. Well done Phil @thai malaysia addick
    Good to hear you are enjoying it, @LenGlover, and good to know the Upbeats gained a few quid too. To be fair, I witnessed some very decent games and had a lot of fun on the way.
  • lindos480lindos480
    Just ordered. Pleased to support a worthy cause and looking forward to reading it. 
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    lindos480 said:
    Just ordered. Pleased to support a worthy cause and looking forward to reading it. 
    It’s a great book, you’ll love it. 
  • thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
    I noticed today a mini-rush of sales, probably due to @lenglover’s post. Thanks to those buying a copy.
  • FumbluffFumbluff
    Just popped it on the kindle ready for holibobs in a couple of weeks…
  • Athletico CharltonAthletico Charlton
    Gave it to my Dad for Christmas and he really enjoyed it so going to have a read myself.
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