Kicking Against the Bricks

Nicknamed 'The Terminator' for his tenacity and toughness, Julian Dicks established himself as one of football's most controversial characters as well as a true people's hero. In a turbulent and often traumatic career that took in West Ham United, Liverpool and Birmingham City, he spent much of his time tripping over the touchline and falling head first into trouble. As eight red cards, 112 bookings, the bust-ups with bosses, the fights with fellow players and various confrontations with authority would suggest, Dicks was a true football rebel ...with applause. Now, in typically outspoken fashion, he reveals his explosive, uncensored and untold story in full, exposing the truth of what really takes place behind the scenes. Unencumbered by a playing career or a continued association with those who would prefer for certain things to be left unsaid, Dicks provides an intriguing insight into the way modern-day football works, probing into several dark areas of great topical interest where most others would fear to tread.
"Kicking Against The Bricks: The Inside Story" is packed with revelations, controversial comment and amusing anecdotes, as Dicks takes us on an amazing adventure that will make for essential reading for all football fans.