Ten Big Ears

An Alternative Account of FC Barcelona in Europe

Aly Mir

• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• eBook ISBN:
  9781801502542
• Year: 2022

A four-decade journey through FC Barcelona's European triumphs and tribulations.
Ten Big Ears offers an intimate, eyewitness account of one of soccer's most iconic clubs. From the terraces to the pitch, relive the highs and lows of FC Barcelona's quest for European glory, spanning from 1983 to 2021. This is more than just a history; it's a personal odyssey filled with passion, satire, and a unique perspective.
Experience the thrill of:

• Iconic matches and legendary players
• The evolution of soccer culture
• An alternative take on the Barça story

For fans of sports history, European football, and the beautiful game, this is your ticket to understanding the heart and soul of FC Barcelona.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• 1. Xi and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
• 2. Tarzan, Wolf and the Animals
• 3. Following the Flight of the Sparrow
• 4. The Adventures of Tintin and the Little Plastic Man
• 5. Philosophical about Athens
• 6. Long Pants
• 7. Núñez the Wiser?
• 8. Doing it up Brown
• 9. Gladiators
• 10. Strictly Football
• 11. Babunski’s Badges
• 12. Careless Hands
• 13. More than a Club
• 14. Date with Destiny
• 15. From the Sublime to the Ridiculous
• 16. Super Bronca: Political Bust-ups
• 17. La gent blaugrana: Barça Fans
• 18. Conclusion: Mortgage to Catalonia
• Bibliography
• Photos