This is a story of life, love and loss - and of finding a sense of belonging in the ever-changing world of modern football. A must-read 'dad and lad' football book for fans everywhere, especially Liverpool FC supporters.
After losing his own father, Keith is joined by his son Charlie and together they watch the team they love, Liverpool, return to glory at the top of the English and European game.
A book of laughter and tears, There's Something that the Kop Wants You to Know features:
One man's remarkable journey, encompassing the greatest 'dad and lad' trips a football-mad youngster could ever wish for
A fan's-eye view of the magnificent days of Juergen Klopp, including three Champions League finals, with eventful journeys to Madrid and Paris, and possibly the greatest trip of them all, to Kiev
Moments of heartbreak, with the loss of a father and the effect of the Hillsborough disaster on Keith's life over 35 years and the impact of the ongoing fight for justice and education
Going to the match with your dad is a tradition that resonates with supporters everywhere. This is the ultimate 'dad and lad' football book and will help bring back those nostalgic memories from your own past.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"Liverpool fans will love this book. The must-have summer read for all Reds!" -- Kevin Sampson * Screenwriter of Anne, One Mother's Story *
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Maße
Höhe: 140 mm
Breite: 217 mm
Dicke: 32 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-83680-142-9 (9781836801429)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Keith Salmon lives on the Isle of Man with his wife Nikki, his son Charlie and his daughter Izzy. There's Something that the Kop Wants You to Know is his second book following 2009's We Had Dreams and Songs to Sing, which was purchased in more than 30 countries. Keith was born on the banks of the River Mersey and hails from the north end of Liverpool. He has been a Kop season-ticket holder for nearly 40 years.
