Congratulations, You Have Just Met The Casuals: The True Story of Aberdeen's Staunchest Fans

by Dan Rivers (Author)

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  Illustrated
  2007

  $3.40

  It was the look and the attitude that defined the UK in the 1980s. It was 'a culture unto its own' that brought with it an unforgettable style that was as important as the team. It was about confrontation and being involved, a good fight and being part of the mob. This was the Casual movement - a new breed of football fan, bringing with them a new way to terrorise the terraces. Scotland led the way, and of them all, Aberdeen football club's Aberdeen Soccer Casuals (the ASC) became the most notorious, most feared and most copied mob in the country. Told from a unique perspective at the heart of the action, this is their explosive and exhilarating story. Forthright, honest and passionate, this is the only account you'll ever need to read about the most formidable fans in Scotland. It's time to meet the Aberdeen Soccer Casuals.

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  Paperback
  2006

  $12.53

  Saturday November 4th 2002 was just the start of any other weekend for Mikey Carroll and his girlfriend Sandra. Staying at his aunt's house the couple were at home baby-sitting unable to go out as Mikey was electronically tagged following convictions for theft, destroying property and resisting arrest and Sandra was eight months pregnant. That night they won GBP 9.7 million on the national lottery and within four weeks they were holidaying in Jamaica, living in a mansion and celebrating the arrival of their new baby Brooke but what they were blissfully unaware of was that with every wish that comes true there comes a price. Money and a flurry of new friends' were to open many new doors and Mikey was to find that money could buy many things but never love or loyalty. Cocaine, women and blackmail shattered his relationship with Sandra and now he is back in prison serving 9 months for array apparently down to his last million.