Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:35 pm
Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:51 pm
2blue2handle wrote:Got it for holidays and have to say I quite enjoyed it.
Interesting the way he came into money and managed to blow it all.
Interesting character and liked the way he tried to stand up to managers walking out on him and generally tried to stand up for what is right in football.
Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:03 pm
Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:22 pm
Tonteg Bluebird wrote:I really enjoy listening to his views and I’ve been thinking about getting his book for a while. Now you’ve posted this, I think I’m going to order it. Was there much about his working relationship with Warnock in there?
Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:21 pm
2blue2handle wrote:Tonteg Bluebird wrote:I really enjoy listening to his views and I’ve been thinking about getting his book for a while. Now you’ve posted this, I think I’m going to order it. Was there much about his working relationship with Warnock in there?
Not a huge amount to be honest, it was towards the end of the book. He said it was his best appointment as he got the whole club pulling in the same direction. He was the manager he enjoyed working with even tho not the most successful. I got the impression he was the only one who fed into Jordan ego which imo comes across as pretty huge.
Interesting read though
Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:48 am
Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:55 am
Sven wrote:Thanks, Luke. Was looking at some holiday reading and this fits the bill, as I enjoy Simon Jordan's forthright views and seeing football from an owner's perspective
Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:55 am
Fri Jun 21, 2019 1:05 pm
RV Casual wrote:I read it a few years ago now, read it within a week, talks a lot about his starting out in the phone business. Sadly I leant it to and old work colleague I'm no longer in contact with or would have passed it on to someone on here no bother.
SVEN, Duncan Bannatyne has a few books out that are a decent read if you, really enjoyed his autobiography.
Fri Jun 21, 2019 1:52 pm
Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:14 pm
2blue2handle wrote:Sven wrote:Thanks, Luke. Was looking at some holiday reading and this fits the bill, as I enjoy Simon Jordan's forthright views and seeing football from an owner's perspective
I think you will enjoy it then
I only ever really read on holiday and was struggling to find anything this holiday so gave it a go. I had been reading the secret footballer books and the last one was the Secret football agent. They aint the best to be honest although give a general idea of how things work without naming names.
The good thing about Simon Jordans book is that he will actually name people.
I think ive read all the City ones, Dave Jones, Warnock, Ridsdale, Bellamy (enjoyed them in that order)
Although if you want a quick read (and its literally that you can read it in a day) I would highly recommend the Andy Legg quick read book, I thought it was brilliant and only costs a couple of quid.
Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:06 pm
Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:33 pm
2blue2handle wrote:Sven wrote:Thanks, Luke. Was looking at some holiday reading and this fits the bill, as I enjoy Simon Jordan's forthright views and seeing football from an owner's perspective
I think you will enjoy it then
I only ever really read on holiday and was struggling to find anything this holiday so gave it a go. I had been reading the secret footballer books and the last one was the Secret football agent. They aint the best to be honest although give a general idea of how things work without naming names.
The good thing about Simon Jordans book is that he will actually name people.
I think ive read all the City ones, Dave Jones, Warnock, Ridsdale, Bellamy (enjoyed them in that order)
Although if you want a quick read (and its literally that you can read it in a day) I would highly recommend the Andy Legg quick read book, I thought it was brilliant and only costs a couple of quid.
Tue Jun 25, 2019 3:46 pm
Bluebina wrote:2blue2handle wrote:Sven wrote:Thanks, Luke. Was looking at some holiday reading and this fits the bill, as I enjoy Simon Jordan's forthright views and seeing football from an owner's perspective
I think you will enjoy it then
I only ever really read on holiday and was struggling to find anything this holiday so gave it a go. I had been reading the secret footballer books and the last one was the Secret football agent. They aint the best to be honest although give a general idea of how things work without naming names.
The good thing about Simon Jordans book is that he will actually name people.
I think ive read all the City ones, Dave Jones, Warnock, Ridsdale, Bellamy (enjoyed them in that order)
Although if you want a quick read (and its literally that you can read it in a day) I would highly recommend the Andy Legg quick read book, I thought it was brilliant and only costs a couple of quid.
I've just bought it from ebay, used but perfect condition only £6.00 (loads more copies on there), I'll read it on holiday, Joey Barton and Paul Merson's were both good, Mike Tyson's autobiographies were good too!
Thanks for the tip
Wed Jun 26, 2019 6:58 am
Wed Jun 26, 2019 7:29 am
Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:12 am
Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:16 am
Jock wrote:I’ll check the SJ one out, read the Secret Footballers books and they’re an eye opener.
Miles off topic but I’ve just finished The New Confessions of an Economic Hitman, John Perkins.
It explains how the Yanks have taken over the World. Everything from bribery to assassinating democratically elected presidents of countries who won’t play ball. Recommend it it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read.
Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:58 am
2blue2handle wrote:Jock wrote:I’ll check the SJ one out, read the Secret Footballers books and they’re an eye opener.
Miles off topic but I’ve just finished The New Confessions of an Economic Hitman, John Perkins.
It explains how the Yanks have taken over the World. Everything from bribery to assassinating democratically elected presidents of countries who won’t play ball. Recommend it it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read.
If you enjoyed the secret footballer one you may enjoy the secret football agent book, now that was a real eye opener. I'm guessing some would find it boring but I found it interesting.
Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:14 pm
Jock wrote:2blue2handle wrote:Jock wrote:I’ll check the SJ one out, read the Secret Footballers books and they’re an eye opener.
Miles off topic but I’ve just finished The New Confessions of an Economic Hitman, John Perkins.
It explains how the Yanks have taken over the World. Everything from bribery to assassinating democratically elected presidents of countries who won’t play ball. Recommend it it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read.
If you enjoyed the secret footballer one you may enjoy the secret football agent book, now that was a real eye opener. I'm guessing some would find it boring but I found it interesting.
I’ll check it out, either by buying it or waiting on RV setting up his mobile library van
Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:34 pm
Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:40 pm
RV Casual wrote:I have just read 'The world according to Harry' by Harry Redknapp, very easy read and quite interesting for those who like sports books.
Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:28 pm
Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:57 pm
2blue2handle wrote:Got it for holidays and have to say I quite enjoyed it.
Interesting the way he came into money and managed to blow it all.
Interesting character and liked the way he tried to stand up to managers walking out on him and generally tried to stand up for what is right in football.
Tue Sep 03, 2019 4:36 pm
Forever Blue wrote:2blue2handle wrote:Got it for holidays and have to say I quite enjoyed it.
Interesting the way he came into money and managed to blow it all.
Interesting character and liked the way he tried to stand up to managers walking out on him and generally tried to stand up for what is right in football.
Yes I have it as well Luke, a good read
I like him as a person and his attitude
Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:25 pm
Forever Blue wrote:2blue2handle wrote:Got it for holidays and have to say I quite enjoyed it.
Interesting the way he came into money and managed to blow it all.
Interesting character and liked the way he tried to stand up to managers walking out on him and generally tried to stand up for what is right in football.
Yes I have it as well Luke, a good read
I like him as a person and his attitude
Thu Sep 05, 2019 1:01 pm
2blue2handle wrote:Sven wrote:Thanks, Luke. Was looking at some holiday reading and this fits the bill, as I enjoy Simon Jordan's forthright views and seeing football from an owner's perspective
I think you will enjoy it then
I only ever really read on holiday and was struggling to find anything this holiday so gave it a go. I had been reading the secret footballer books and the last one was the Secret football agent. They aint the best to be honest although give a general idea of how things work without naming names.
The good thing about Simon Jordans book is that he will actually name people.
I think ive read all the City ones, Dave Jones, Warnock, Ridsdale, Bellamy (enjoyed them in that order)
Although if you want a quick read (and its literally that you can read it in a day) I would highly recommend the Andy Legg quick read book, I thought it was brilliant and only costs a couple of quid.
Wed Oct 23, 2019 9:58 am
Wed Oct 23, 2019 1:06 pm
Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:38 pm
RV Casual wrote:Just an idea but maybe we could have a sub forum book club.
I for one have a ridiculous amount of sports autobiographies amongst others that I would be happy to share with people.
People could list what they have then we can lend and borrow amongst ouralselves. Done on trust obviously.
If a bad idea just ignore me lol