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The Sayers: Tried and Tested at the Highest Level
Stephen Sayers is one of the most feared men in the country, with a reputation that’s preceded him in the dozens of prisons he’s served time.
The Sayers family have been known on the streets of Tyneside for decades. No one else comes close to their level and it’s widely known that they ‘run Newcastle’. Rumoured to be behind countless violent multi-million pound armed robberies, unsolved gangland murders, extortion rackets and organised crime in general, Stephen, his brothers and associates are an unstoppable force.
They’ve remained tight-lipped about their exploits… until now.
Stephen earned respect at an early age, blazing his own trail and coming out on top by any means necessary. A true bad lad in every sense, he gives us a first-hand account of growing up as a Sayers and living up to the reputation that the name holds.
‘We are now dealing with a new breed of criminal.’
Northumbria Police
‘Stephen Sayers is a man who has earned his reputation the old-fashioned way; on the pavement. His family’s reputation is a good one and they are well-respected in London and the rest of the UK. The Sayers are my kind of people.’
Fred Foreman
The Sayers family have been known on the streets of Tyneside for decades. No one else comes close to their level and it’s widely known that they ‘run Newcastle’. Rumoured to be behind countless violent multi-million pound armed robberies, unsolved gangland murders, extortion rackets and organised crime in general, Stephen, his brothers and associates are an unstoppable force.
They’ve remained tight-lipped about their exploits… until now.
Stephen earned respect at an early age, blazing his own trail and coming out on top by any means necessary. A true bad lad in every sense, he gives us a first-hand account of growing up as a Sayers and living up to the reputation that the name holds.
‘We are now dealing with a new breed of criminal.’
Northumbria Police
‘Stephen Sayers is a man who has earned his reputation the old-fashioned way; on the pavement. His family’s reputation is a good one and they are well-respected in London and the rest of the UK. The Sayers are my kind of people.’
Fred Foreman
320 pages, Paperback
First published October 6, 2015
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August 16, 2025
Badly written with spelling, grammatical errors and no structure . This tells the story of Stephen who surrounded himself with hard men such as Viv Graham, Lee Duffy, Mark Rowe and then claims to be one himself. If you believe what is written in the book Sayers ran all the prisons and screws and stayed in the Waldorf suite. He never lost a fight, and was a multi millionaire living in a flat in Byker. The only accurate bit of the book is his last paragraph when he finally admits that living in prison, having Police smash your down every week, and being alone because no girls want a relationship with you is perhaps not all its cut out to be, and perhaps being a decent law abiding bloke does have its advantages.
July 7, 2017
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What a blast from the past I'm pleased Stephen named and shamed. The book bring back loads of memories. I'm writing this in memory of Shaun younger and Frankie Kelly two good friends who no doubt will be having "frisk" together
What a blast from the past I'm pleased Stephen named and shamed. The book bring back loads of memories. I'm writing this in memory of Shaun younger and Frankie Kelly two good friends who no doubt will be having "frisk" together
April 29, 2025
As a fan of true Crime, I am keen to learn about criminals such as Charles Bronson and The Krays but it has also been interesting to learn about Steven Sayers' story as it was new to me.
This book also captured my interest because I am from a village in the North East of England.
This book also captured my interest because I am from a village in the North East of England.
November 20, 2020
Very good read I recommend this book if you want to know anything about the sayers family.
May 10, 2020
Good Book
I have read a lot of books that have portrayed the Crime Noir scene /Hard Lads in the North East. Most of them are poor /boring /repetitive. . (How they got 3 out of the original VG book is beyond me🙄)
This book is completely different (Thank you SW I suspect) . It flows and tells a heart warming story. ( in respects depending on your point of view) For anybody brought up in Newcastle my sort of age (45 +) it's a good read.
Like them or loathe them. The Sayers were prominent in Newcastle and this is a great read brilliant book.
On a personal note I worked with Yvonne at jobcentre as mentioned early in the book and she was sound. Didn't know her connections then. But bang on about times crossword wud smoke 10 silk cut doing it mind amazing lady ❤️
I have read a lot of books that have portrayed the Crime Noir scene /Hard Lads in the North East. Most of them are poor /boring /repetitive. . (How they got 3 out of the original VG book is beyond me🙄)
This book is completely different (Thank you SW I suspect) . It flows and tells a heart warming story. ( in respects depending on your point of view) For anybody brought up in Newcastle my sort of age (45 +) it's a good read.
Like them or loathe them. The Sayers were prominent in Newcastle and this is a great read brilliant book.
On a personal note I worked with Yvonne at jobcentre as mentioned early in the book and she was sound. Didn't know her connections then. But bang on about times crossword wud smoke 10 silk cut doing it mind amazing lady ❤️
August 30, 2021
Geordie guys
Worked all over the country and Europe and you always have Geordie working along side you.
Tell you what you wouldn't have a better set of people to go into battle with.
Stephen himself what I like about this guy he's not a BULLY.
Good luck mate
Enjoy yourself from a Huddersfield lad
Great read
Ps tuxedo junction great night out
Worked all over the country and Europe and you always have Geordie working along side you.
Tell you what you wouldn't have a better set of people to go into battle with.
Stephen himself what I like about this guy he's not a BULLY.
Good luck mate
Enjoy yourself from a Huddersfield lad
Great read
Ps tuxedo junction great night out
December 14, 2017
Ok at the most
Good read for a bit of a laugh. Stephen comes across as a bit of a jack the lad, a character you would enjoy a beer with but I do think a lot of the crime stories are exaggerated to sell the book. But then again, I suppose all true crime books are. Enjoyable book
Good read for a bit of a laugh. Stephen comes across as a bit of a jack the lad, a character you would enjoy a beer with but I do think a lot of the crime stories are exaggerated to sell the book. But then again, I suppose all true crime books are. Enjoyable book
June 17, 2019
It's was half decent
Have watched the documentary s with paddy Conroy slagging this family off so thought it would be interesting to read their side of the story. Was interesting. I think we'd all like to see them have a straightener!
Have watched the documentary s with paddy Conroy slagging this family off so thought it would be interesting to read their side of the story. Was interesting. I think we'd all like to see them have a straightener!
January 27, 2020
great read loved it couldnt put it down
i enjoyed reading it i live in newcastle so wanted to know them
loved about reading people who have done crimes x murders in my town so yes i would recommend this book
i enjoyed reading it i live in newcastle so wanted to know them
loved about reading people who have done crimes x murders in my town so yes i would recommend this book
February 17, 2016
Great read.
Great read looking forward to the next one. Will read it again. Good old fashion. Don't just take my word for it.
Great read looking forward to the next one. Will read it again. Good old fashion. Don't just take my word for it.
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