Bottled
eBook - ePub

Bottled

English Football's Boozy Story

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Bottled

English Football's Boozy Story

About this book

A deep dive into the intertwined history of English football and alcohol, from its origins to modern-day struggles.

Bottled explores the complex relationship between English football and booze, revealing the stories of players like George Best, Paul Gascoigne, Tony Adams, and Paul Merson, who battled addiction under intense media scrutiny. This book examines how churches and breweries once competed for influence in the lives of young men, shaping the culture of early football clubs.

Discover the challenges footballers face, the support systems available, and the broader social implications of drinking in sports.

  • Understand the historical roots of football's drinking culture.
  • Explore the personal battles of iconic players against addiction.
  • Examine the changing attitudes towards alcohol in the sport.
Perfect for readers interested in sports history, cultural studies, and the human side of the beautiful game.

Information

Publisher
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Year
2019
eBook ISBN
9781785315817
Subtopic
Culinary Arts

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Introduction
  7. Dedication
  8. I The Brewing & The Session
  9. II Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings
  10. III The Culture of a Club: Manchester United
  11. IV The Recovery
  12. Bibliography
  13. Photos

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