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Book Review: Battle for the Valley

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  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,824
    We move on
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,219

    We move on

    Those that do not know their history are destined to repeat it.

    : - )
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,219
    edited July 2014
    image

    And while we're on the subject still have some of these for sale.

    £5 minimum donation to the Charlton Athletic Museum for a set. Inbox me for details.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,300
    Is there a chance this book will be released electronically? (Kindle / Google Play Books?)
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,219

    Is there a chance this book will be released electronically? (Kindle / Google Play Books?)

    Not sure if the author posts on here : - )

    No mention of e-versions on the website so can't say.

  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,734

    Is there a chance this book will be released electronically? (Kindle / Google Play Books?)

    It's not impossible, but my experiments in that direction haven't been very encouraging. It's not something I am planning to do in the near future, but I haven't ruled it out entirely.
  • Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Posts: 4,910
    "The final climatic events" had nowt to do with the weather. I don't blame the reviewer, more likely the News Shopper, which once amended my 'elegiac' to 'elegant'. Shurely shome mishtake!
  • I thoroughly enjoyed Battle for the Valley. As a relative newcomer to London and Charlton Athletic, I found it a great way to be introduced to the history of the club and thought the writer provided a good balance between the finances, the politics and the play on the pitch. Great writing, a great story and his own involvement in the drama was pitched just right. Partisan, yes, but as far as I can read it, fairly played. The book has plenty of photos and it was just a lot of fun to read, getting to know the stories and the characters behind the history. Reading over the past week made me wish the season was starting sooner. Congratulations to Rick for a great summer read.
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    Is this a new version ?
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,824
    Proper Charlton (middle aged) had their copies personally dedicated back in 1991....
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  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    That'll devalue it
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,736

    Proper Charlton (middle aged) had their copies personally dedicated back in 1991....

    You'll be telling us next that you have Curbs' book signed by the great man himself.......

  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,625
    whose signature is that?
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,824

    whose signature is that?

    Rick, @Ketman 's dad
  • Gumbo
    Gumbo Posts: 957
    Will it be made into a movie?
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,126

    image

    And while we're on the subject still have some of these for sale.

    £5 minimum donation to the Charlton Athletic Museum for a set. Inbox me for details.

    Still got some available Henry?
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,219
    Still some available.

    They are postcards and postcard size in case anyone isn't sure but the feedback we've had has been excellent.

    Inbox me.

    I'm off to pick up some cabinets and something else very special for the museum today but will respond ASAP to any requests.
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456

    Proper Charlton (middle aged) had their copies personally dedicated back in 1991....

    My copy has been signed by 21 people.

  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,734
    edited July 2014
    Addickted said:

    Proper Charlton (middle aged) had their copies personally dedicated back in 1991....

    My copy has been signed by 21 people.

    You really need to find another way to occupy yourself in the bus queue.

    Battle for The Valley can be bought in the new Welling United shop on Park View Road from today, for those locals keen to save the postage.

    I've offered it to the Charlton shop - no response to date.
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,734
    Copies will be on sale from the trust stall behind the north stand before the Colchester game tomorrow night.
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  • waldo
    waldo Posts: 495

    Proper Charlton (middle aged) had their copies personally dedicated back in 1991....

    You'll be telling us next that you have Curbs' book signed by the great man himself.......

    I do have both books but Curbs signature is on a signed and dedicated (to me!) photograph. Linking to another post:- my daughter has a shirt signed by Mark Kinsella and Matty Svensson - those were the days!
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    Finally had a chance to read the new edition.

    Excellent, even better than the original. The new material adds a lot. Thoroughly recommended.
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,734

    Addickted said:

    Proper Charlton (middle aged) had their copies personally dedicated back in 1991....

    My copy has been signed by 21 people.

    You really need to find another way to occupy yourself in the bus queue.

    Battle for The Valley can be bought in the new Welling United shop on Park View Road from today, for those locals keen to save the postage.

    I've offered it to the Charlton shop - no response to date.
    Now available in the Valley Superstore, as well as by mail order at www.votvonline.com.
  • Addickted said:

    Proper Charlton (middle aged) had their copies personally dedicated back in 1991....

    My copy has been signed by 21 people.

    You really need to find another way to occupy yourself in the bus queue.

    Battle for The Valley can be bought in the new Welling United shop on Park View Road from today, for those locals keen to save the postage.

    I've offered it to the Charlton shop - no response to date.
    Now available in the Valley Superstore, as well as by mail order at www.votvonline.com.
    Good news. Wonder if Katrien or Roland have read it yet?!
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,734

    Addickted said:

    Proper Charlton (middle aged) had their copies personally dedicated back in 1991....

    My copy has been signed by 21 people.

    You really need to find another way to occupy yourself in the bus queue.

    Battle for The Valley can be bought in the new Welling United shop on Park View Road from today, for those locals keen to save the postage.

    I've offered it to the Charlton shop - no response to date.
    Now available in the Valley Superstore, as well as by mail order at www.votvonline.com.
    Good news. Wonder if Katrien or Roland have read it yet?!
    I did give Katrien a copy in September. She may have needed something to prop up a wonky desk, of course ...