Blurb....
A
lifelong Hibs fan takes on the challenge that TV's Faking It and Wifeswap were
too scared to even contemplate as he tries to follow his team's hated rivals
Hearts for an entire season. With gritty realism and riveting detail, Aidan
Smith demonstrates the importance of loyalty in being a fan. Going undercover,
he swaps his colours, drinks in rivals' pubs and even sings their songs, trying
to get under the skin of the opposition. His personal accounts of match days
with his father and his affectionate appreciation of fan culture are as
absorbing and insightful as Gary Imlach's 'My Father and Other Working-Class
Football Heroes'. Like Imlach's book, 'Heartfelt' reveals the source of a fan's
passion for their team and is a must-read for every football fan dedicated to
the beautiful game.
Having been a season ticket holder at Luton from about
1977 until the early 2000’s, and remembering the love and passion I had for the
club at the time, I can imagine the pain I would have felt if I had to watch
arch rivals Watford for a season.
An enjoyable book, well-written. Interesting to see how
Smith’s feelings towards Hearts evolve over the season. Not an experiment I’d
want to participate in myself though.
4 from 5
I got my copy a couple of years ago in a charity shop,
if memory serves me well.
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