" BOTH A MUST "
Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:07 pm
" An inside view of Bluebirds history "
by
Paul Abbandonato, Wales on Sunday - 18/12/11
Cardiff City fans have an opportunity to purchase a couple of books with a difference this Christmas.
Bluebirds legend Phil Dwyer signed copies of his autobiography Mr Cardiff City ahead of yesterday’s launch Championship clash with Middlesbrough.
And perhaps City’s most famous fan from the terraces, Annis Abraham, has also brought out a book which recounts his many stories following the Bluebirds down the years.
Annis: My Story offers a fascinating insight into the Hammam years. Annis was, and still is, a close friend of Hammam – although, like everyone who had dealings with the man from Lebanon, he had some furious fall-outs with him.
Dwyer and Annis clearly share a common passion for Cardiff City FC.
Arguably no-one has given more to the cause than Dwyer. He represented the club more times than anyone in its history and was voted Cardiff’s most popular player.
His book recalls some of his greatest games and is packed with details of promotion pushes, relegation battles and European competitions.
There are also lots of anecdotes and insights into Cardiff legends like Jimmy Scoular, Jimmy Andrews, Richie Morgan, Len Ashurst and Don Murray.
Dwyer’s book, I guess, was always going to be fondly received, given his standing in Bluebirds history.
I approached Annis’ book with more trepidation, given the publicity which has surrounded him over the years. But I have to admit to finding it a fascinating insight into a whole host of issues surrounding the Bluebirds.
Maybe it just verified for me things I believed to be true but were never printed or proven at the time. Annis takes the reader inside the boardroom during the rollercoaster Hammam years, revealing the good, the bad and the ugly of that particular regime.
Annis also talks of the protest march he led against Peter Ridsdale, Hammam’s successor as chairman, explaining his decision to spearhead the move which saw more than 2000 Bluebirds fans demand Ridsdale’s head.
Shortly afterwards, the Ridsdale regime was over. It was a real triumph of fan power, evidence that the supporters are still the people who matter most to Welsh football – and for that, at least, I think we should be grateful.
What the fans views are of " ANNIS MY STORY "
http://cardiffcityforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=59766
You can still receive it before Xmas.
link
http://www.annisabraham.co.uk/books/buy-books/
" WH SMITHS and WATERSTONES "
link
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=65546
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=51137
by
Paul Abbandonato, Wales on Sunday - 18/12/11
Cardiff City fans have an opportunity to purchase a couple of books with a difference this Christmas.
Bluebirds legend Phil Dwyer signed copies of his autobiography Mr Cardiff City ahead of yesterday’s launch Championship clash with Middlesbrough.
And perhaps City’s most famous fan from the terraces, Annis Abraham, has also brought out a book which recounts his many stories following the Bluebirds down the years.
Annis: My Story offers a fascinating insight into the Hammam years. Annis was, and still is, a close friend of Hammam – although, like everyone who had dealings with the man from Lebanon, he had some furious fall-outs with him.
Dwyer and Annis clearly share a common passion for Cardiff City FC.
Arguably no-one has given more to the cause than Dwyer. He represented the club more times than anyone in its history and was voted Cardiff’s most popular player.
His book recalls some of his greatest games and is packed with details of promotion pushes, relegation battles and European competitions.
There are also lots of anecdotes and insights into Cardiff legends like Jimmy Scoular, Jimmy Andrews, Richie Morgan, Len Ashurst and Don Murray.
Dwyer’s book, I guess, was always going to be fondly received, given his standing in Bluebirds history.
I approached Annis’ book with more trepidation, given the publicity which has surrounded him over the years. But I have to admit to finding it a fascinating insight into a whole host of issues surrounding the Bluebirds.
Maybe it just verified for me things I believed to be true but were never printed or proven at the time. Annis takes the reader inside the boardroom during the rollercoaster Hammam years, revealing the good, the bad and the ugly of that particular regime.
Annis also talks of the protest march he led against Peter Ridsdale, Hammam’s successor as chairman, explaining his decision to spearhead the move which saw more than 2000 Bluebirds fans demand Ridsdale’s head.
Shortly afterwards, the Ridsdale regime was over. It was a real triumph of fan power, evidence that the supporters are still the people who matter most to Welsh football – and for that, at least, I think we should be grateful.
What the fans views are of " ANNIS MY STORY "
http://cardiffcityforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=59766
You can still receive it before Xmas.
link
http://www.annisabraham.co.uk/books/buy-books/
" WH SMITHS and WATERSTONES "
link
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=65546
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=51137
Re: "AN INSIDE VIEW OF BLUEBIRDS HISTORY"
Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:13 pm
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Re: "AN INSIDE VIEW OF BLUEBIRDS HISTORY"
Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:16 pm
Bluetaf wrote:
Cheers Andy for the photo.
Re: "AN INSIDE VIEW OF BLUEBIRDS HISTORY"
Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:22 pm
Great stuff Carl, great to see the local media and fans give their support to Phil's and Annis' book, both of which give a unique perspective of Cardiff City Football Club.
Annis - any ideas for your next book yet? Theirs definitely demand and call for a sequel
Annis - any ideas for your next book yet? Theirs definitely demand and call for a sequel
Re: "AN INSIDE VIEW OF BLUEBIRDS HISTORY"
Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:28 pm
Jimbo27 wrote:Great stuff Carl, great to see the local media and fans give their support to Phil's and Annis' book, both of which give a unique perspective of Cardiff City Football Club.
Annis - any ideas for your next book yet? Theirs definitely demand and call for a sequel
It is a fair piece by Paul in today's paper Jimbo and as he points out, one is a City Legend and the other is probably the most famous fan City has.
Their stories are ones worth telling and I for one enjoyed both books.
Re: "AN INSIDE VIEW OF BLUEBIRDS HISTORY"
Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:35 pm
Jimbo27 wrote:Great stuff Carl, great to see the local media and fans give their support to Phil's and Annis' book, both of which give a unique perspective of Cardiff City Football Club.
Annis - any ideas for your next book yet? Theirs definitely demand and call for a sequel
Cheers Jimbo, You've been superb with your support. I hope the leg is getting better ?
I have one more planned.
Hopefully starting up a documentary this new year.
Re: "AN INSIDE VIEW OF BLUEBIRDS HISTORY"
Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:39 pm
carlccfc wrote:the other is probably the most famous fan City has.
Their stories are ones worth telling and I for one enjoyed both books.
I thought that was you Carl, being the fans leader and all that
Re: " BOTH A MUST "
Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:31 pm
thats amazing. you got a lucky dip. and you both pick out each others books 
Re: " BOTH A MUST "
Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:32 pm
ninianblue wrote:thats amazing. you got a lucky dip. and you both pick out each others books
I love that one.
Re: " BOTH A MUST "
Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:53 am
Well I am really looking forward to reading Annis My Story. ATB. Reeco
Re: " BOTH A MUST "
Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:57 am
Reeco From Abertawe wrote:Well I am really looking forward to reading Annis My Story. ATB. Reeco
Cheers Reeco, I'm still waiting to know where to send it.
Re: " BOTH A MUST "
Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:04 pm
Annis you have a text Mate, ATB. Reeco
Re: " BOTH A MUST "
Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:05 pm
Reeco From Abertawe wrote:Annis you have a text Mate, ATB. Reeco
All done Reeco.
Re: " BOTH A MUST "
Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:45 pm
Annis holding the wrong book there! 
Only pulling your strings!
Only pulling your strings!
Re: " BOTH A MUST "
Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:15 am
very true, awesome sharing guys!!!
Re: " BOTH A MUST "
Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:25 am
Can't wait to order and get it tomoz.
Re: " BOTH A MUST "
Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:35 pm
adz-a32 wrote:Can't wait to order and get it tomoz.
Cheers, I hope you enjoy the read.
Re: " BOTH A MUST "
Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:58 pm
Cheers Paul and Carl.