In We Are Celtic Supporters Richard Purden examines what created the culture,ideas and beliefs around Celtic football club. In new and exclusive interviews with supporters,he explores the Celtic way of life and the rich traditions that give context to much of the support while deconstructing some myths along the way. As a travelling supporter he visits a variety of fans in locations such as New York,Spain,Germany,Italy and various parts of the UK. He talks to well-known Celtic supporters such as James MacMillan about the often misrepresented Catholic roots,to Pat Nevin about why he fell out of love with the club and to a number of well-known rock'n'rollers such as Noel Gallagher,Bobby Gillespie and Johnny Marr. We Are Celtic Supporters gives the inside story of how major events in Celtic's history have shaped the identity of the fans,and what it really means to follow this unique football club.
Publisher: Headline Publishing GroupISBN: 9780755360970Number of pages: 320Weight: 264 gDimensions: 197 x 134 x 21 mm
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