EddardStark Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Shredded: Inside RBS, the Bank that Broke Britain by Ian Fraser. Getting great reviews at the moment. Edited October 21, 2014 by EddardStark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 The Tartan Special One. It's the book on that funny blog written by a Dundee fan to parody Leigh Griffiths time at Dens. I've just finished it and it had me in stitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 The Tartan Special One. It's the book on that funny blog written by a Dundee fan to parody Leigh Griffiths time at Dens. I've just finished it and it had me in stitches. A bit niche? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 The Tartan Special One. It's the book on that funny blog written by a Dundee fan to parody Leigh Griffiths time at Dens. I've just finished it and it had me in stitches. Awwww, i must buy this. The real Leigh Griffiths blog was absolute genius! Anyone know if it's still available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Three sheets to the wind. An excellent tour of global beer trends: http://petebrown.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/three-sheets-to-wind.html That book, coupled with a case of mixed beers from somewhere like here, would make an excellent present: http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Awwww, i must buy this. The real Leigh Griffiths blog was absolute genius! Anyone know if it's still available? I think he went subscription only for a while but not sure what happened after that. I suppose he realised that he might be able to make some money out of it, which is fair enough. As you say "absolute genius". I am just guessing it is the same guy that wrote this book, but not sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Awwww, i must buy this. The real Leigh Griffiths blog was absolute genius! Anyone know if it's still available? If you have 'owt worth reading, I'll swap you via the post if you can't find it online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I think he went subscription only for a while but not sure what happened after that. I suppose he realised that he might be able to make some money out of it, which is fair enough. As you say "absolute genius". I am just guessing it is the same guy that wrote this book, but not sure?It is the same guy and trust me he doesn't hold back in the book. His portrayal of Jocky Scott is hilarious. My book arrived here at my house with a piece of paper attached that was meant to be from Jocky in the book. It had my name attached to it and a piece from Jocky about me staying in Illinois! It was a nice touch from the author to go personal like that given there must be a few names he had to go through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Teckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 If you have 'owt worth reading, I'll swap you via the post if you can't find it online? You have the blog all printed out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 You have the blog all printed out?I have the entire book. I'm on my way home from work just now and going for a sleep. When I wake I'll send you a pic of it so you know what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 You have the blog all printed out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 That's not the real Leigh Griffiths blog though, is it? That's a seperate thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark frae Crieff Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 That's not the real Leigh Griffiths blog though, is it? That's a seperate thing? http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Tartan-Special-Barry-Phillips/dp/0992685907 The author says it is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Tiger in the Bed by Claude Balls is a wonderful read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 That's not the real Leigh Griffiths blog though, is it? That's a seperate thing? No, it is. Everything in it from the wee laddie fresh out of Leith to him poking fat manky birds from Dundee. The whole thing with his lovelife centred around this "lassie" Charlotte is top quality comedy. There's quite a good thing throughout the book about Rab Douglas too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Doesn't actually say on it if it's the same as the blog or different, I'll buy it anyway. Aren't you in the usa, ormond? Our postage costs would combine to more than us both buying a book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Doesn't actually say on it if it's the same as the blog or different, I'll buy it anyway. Aren't you in the usa, ormond? Our postage costs would combine to more than us both buying a book Aye, I am. But I forgot how tight fisted you sheep were! Unlike Jock Strap who sent me the cup final programme. Taysiders bide the 'gither! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) This came attached from the author. Meant to be the words of Jocky Scott. Edited October 21, 2014 by Ormond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 just finished my father and working class heroes been out a few years though bit on the short side i thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 This came attached from the author. Meant to be the words of Jocky Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Laura Hillenbrand is one of the best non-fiction writers out there, and one of the best researchers in the world. She's pretty ill though so doesn't release much. If you're into sport/war biographies you can't go wrong. Don't be put off by the film Seabiscuit, the book is excellent (and I hate horse racing). Unbroken is as good as The Forgotten Highlander. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Laura-Hillenbrand/e/B000APTZYM/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1413920607&sr=8-1 Or you could always buy one of these for all your family and friends: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Springsteen-Saint-City-1949-1974/dp/0957144237/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413920802&sr=8-1&keywords=statham+springsteen Edited October 21, 2014 by Stapes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Or you could always buy one of these for all your family and friends: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Springsteen-Saint-City-1949-1974/dp/0957144237/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413920802&sr=8-1&keywords=statham+springsteen I've read that. It's good. Wouldn't have minded had it gone on another 30 odd years tbh be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I've read that. It's good. Wouldn't have minded had it gone on another 30 odd years tbh be honest. You know I wrote it, right? So, cheers. Can't get access after the late '70s because he made everyone sign confidentiality agreements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 You know I wrote it, right? So, cheers. Can't get access after the late '70s because he made everyone sign confidentiality agreements. I did- I got it cause you told me about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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