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Just Follow the Floodlights! Brian Kennedy

Just Follow the Floodlights! By Brian Kennedy

Just Follow the Floodlights! by Brian Kennedy


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Summary

Presents stories from 47 clubs that have graced the League of Ireland, each producing their own magical memories from one generation to the next. With many nostalgic photographs, amusing anecdotes and characters, this book is of interest not only to the loyal League of Ireland fraternity, but to football lovers and sports fans everywhere.

Just Follow the Floodlights! Summary

Just Follow the Floodlights!: The Complete Guide to League of Ireland Football by Brian Kennedy

In 1921, when we were fighting for our Independence, the first Free State League was born. Ninety years on the League of Ireland is still going strong. Over time there have been such wonderful, players, teams and moments - Shamrock Rovers' six-in-a-row, Waterford's majestic Blues, Drumcondra in their pomp, the multitude of wonderful Cork sides, Derry City welcomed South, European nights at Dundalk, 48,000 in Dalymount to watch England, Paddy Coad, Shay Gibbons, Turlough O'Connor, Jackie Jameson, and Miah Dennehy. Even Dixie Dean got a slice of the action! Whether you stood on the terraces at Tolka Park or worshipped at The Showgrounds or Market's Field, Just Follow the Floodlights! will enthral you with stories from all 47 clubs that have graced the League of Ireland, each producing their own magical memories from one generation to the next. With numerous nostalgic photographs, amusing anecdotes and larger-than-life characters, this book will appeal not only to the loyal League of Ireland fraternity, but to football lovers and sports fans everywhere.

Just Follow the Floodlights! Reviews

Each one of the League of Ireland clubs contained in Brian Kennedy's superb history of Irish professional football has provided inspiration for generations of young Irish people... This splendidly researched book is a timeless portrayal of the lives of men and the clubs they created. It highlights legacies that will last as long as the imaginations they ignited... - Damien Richardson, from the Foreword

About Brian Kennedy

Brian Kennedy is a part-time writer for The Munster Express and full-time football fanatic. He is author of several previous books including Confessions of an Exeter City Nut and Blow It Up Ref! He lives in Waterford.

Additional information

GOR008293610
9781908308030
1908308036
Just Follow the Floodlights!: The Complete Guide to League of Ireland Football by Brian Kennedy
Used - Very Good
Paperback
The Liffey Press
20111001
320
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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