Just Follow the Floodlights

losthorizon

We all have our stories and most of us know the history of our individuual club in Ireland but a new book has been launched about the senior game which looks very good. Its called Just Follow the Floodlights. It was launched In Dublin, Cork and a few other places. Personally I missed the launch in Cork. Has anybody on boards read it yet?

Beautiful Cover.

http://www.theliffeypress.com/proddetail.php?prod=03-0

http://comeheretome.wordpress.com/2011/09/23/just-follow-the-floodlights/

http://www.waterford-united.ie/waterford-launch-of-just-follow-the-floodlights/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Just-Follow-The-Floodlights/102389203203426

BOHtox

I bought it at the release in Dalyer earlier this month if I remember correctly. It's a great read. It features all 47 clubs ever to have played in the LOI

LeixlipRed

Pic on front is fantastic. Must grab a copy.

born2bwild

I got it a few weeks back and have been dipping in and out of it.
Decent piece of work - it gives plenty of information, anecdotes, history of each club.
Doesn't seem to have any agenda - the writer just seems to be a fan of the LoI in general.
Apart from a few typos I can't fault it.
Great intro to the league - great Christmas pressie.

BOHtox

born2bwild wrote: »

I got it a few weeks back and have been dipping in and out of it.
Decent piece of work - it gives plenty of information, anecdotes, history of each club.
Doesn't seem to have any agenda - the writer just seems to be a fan of the LoI in general.
Apart from a few typos I can't fault it.
Great intro to the league - great Christmas pressie.

I've only noticed two and they're not major. Whose instead of who's and its instead of it's.

GLaDOS

Good general information, doesn't go into a huge amount of detail though. Would definitely recommend it. the front cover is Dalymount for anyone wondering.

Pinturicchio

I was at the Galway launch. It's a good read. Always good to have more books about the LOI.

artanevilla

Got it at the Dalyer launch, good book to have on the coffee table, few funny stories and quotes in as well.

Gavin "shels"

Bought it, haven't got around to reading it yet, still getting through Gods Vs Mortals.

but1er

how many pages is the dub city chapter

miss watching them

born2bwild

Gavin shels wrote: »

Bought it, haven't got around to reading it yet, still getting through Gods Vs Mortals.

That's because you keep re-reading the Shels V Split/Depor/Lille chapter.

born2bwild

but1er wrote: »

how many pages is the dub city chapter

miss watching them

Only a couple of paragraphs. Just start going to Shels matches.

but1er

pictures of 10 fans we had? or when we sent rovers down?

stovelid

but1er wrote: »

or when we sent rovers down?

And just look at you now. Hope it was worth it.

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A CHF fan :eek:!!

I never thought I'd ever use the CHF nickname ever again :pac:

The_Kew_Tour

Can you get it in a Easons?

Love to buy it.

Gavin "shels"

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Can you get it in a Easons?

Love to buy it.

I got mine in Easons, think it was the last copy in the one in Tallaght though.

Squelchy

BOHtox wrote: »

I've only noticed two and they're not major. Whose instead of who's and its instead of it's.

He spells Pittodrie wrong twice in the section on Bohs - and it's a different spelling both times!
A petty complaint, I know - just pointing it out because I'm kind of a dick, really.
I haven't read the rest of the book yet.

BOHtox

Squelchy wrote: »

He spells Pittodrie wrong twice in the section on Bohs - and it's a different spelling both times!
A petty complaint, I know - just pointing it out because I'm kind of a dick, really.
I haven't read the rest of the book yet.

I'm the same, I think, a complete cúnt when it comes to spelling

dreamers75

but1er wrote: »

pictures of 10 fans we had? or when we sent rovers down?

^^ Forever remembered

Keep meaning to pick it up, meant to be a launch in MCD but it never happened.

MCD somehow got best away pub, odd considering Pats fans hate the place nowadays.

Pinturicchio

dreamers75 wrote: »

^^ Forever remembered

Keep meaning to pick it up, meant to be a launch in MCD but it never happened.

MCD somehow got best away pub, odd considering Pats fans hate the place nowadays.

Why do they hate the place?

Omackeral

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but have just finished the book.

I found it very thorough and very well researched. The author really does love the League of Ireland but doesn't get up on a high horse about it. The startling thing for myself to read was the size of the crowds they used to draw in years gone by, shame we can only create that when Liverpool's reserves come over for a pre-season kickabout!

The European runs are amazing and make for fascinating reading. Excellent profiles on all the clubs after their individual chapters with stats and figures. Some decent photographs in the book from years ago. My only complaint is that there are not many pictures of supporters with their displays of colour and witty banners, that's one of my favourite thing about match day!

A great book and a must for any LOI fan or open minded football fan.

oldyouth

Got mine for Christmas, only read parts so far. Very informative and would be a great reference book for anyone new to LOI