Bloody Casuals: Diary of a Football Hooligan

by Jay Allan

No Bloody Casuals Read a customer review or write one .

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1989

Reviews

[Ross Sutherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cleverly written book. He doesn't glorify violence, but is proud of his firm's reputation at the same time, which allows some great insights. It's a very reflective work which debates a lot of big questions. Essential.

[Fraser McMillan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is an entertaining insight into 1980s football casual culture. However, it's very rough around the edges and is showing its age. You also get the impression Mr. Allan has a penchant for exaggeration. Thankfully he doesn't overstay his welcome and in some ways the lack of polish helps you see things from the perspective of the time. A worthwhile read for any Dons fan, especially those like myself who weren't around in the glory days!

[Paul Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite honest and humour filled. In this time of a lockdown and lack of society and of course football outings. Due to the corona virus outbreak. Books have been a way of enjoying my weekend. This being one.
I really liked the stories of the European final in Gothenburg to the story of his short spell inside. Varied but, just enough information to enjoy and understand the scene from an outsiders point of view.

[Revista Panenka]

Un clásico de culto, los 'sangrientos casuals' de Jay Allan fue uno de los primeros libros que ofreció un relato en primera persona, a través de las vivencias de un ultra del Aberdeen, de la violencia en el fútbol británico de los salvajes años 80.

----
Puedes encontrar esta review en el #Panenka47. Disponible en
tienda.panenka.org.

[Andy Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This must be one of the very first books that gave a 'first hand' account of being a football hooligan. The book centres on Aberdeen and the authors time as fan/hooligan and follows things from the beginning until a prison sentence. It does give some interesting insights into the mindset of the author and the writing isn't too bad either. If you particularly interested in the 1980's, football and Scotland I'd recommend this as a quick read.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good, short read from an ex-hoolie in Scotland. This gives a solid account of the goings- on of the time. There are some interesting bits here, for sure.

[John Palman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent read, not a long book but a pretty decent account of young casuals in the 1980's one of the first books of a now popular genre. Wish I was a teenager in the early 80's.