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wigworld
October 8, 2015, 9:37pm

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I read that on the os. I thought it was written by professionals - not bloody fans? Is it not therefore a bit of a niche market, only the people who contributed will buy it?


I never contributed, but I'll definitely buy it.
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October 8, 2015, 9:40pm
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I havent contributed to it but my order is in. I suspect I wont be the only one....


The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.

Joseph Joubert.
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I havent contributed to it but my order is in. I suspect I wont be the only one....


You won't.
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Hot Toddy - in answer too your q.

by the fans...for the fans


What "professional" could capture the raw emotion ,what it means inside to a genuine long time supporter to be promoted...to be relegated...the explosive release of tension witnessing Burnett's golden goal...the gut churning helpless inadequate feeling looking onto a motionless Livvo for 14 minutes.....i will tell you...none.


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October 8, 2015, 10:18pm
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I read that on the os. I thought it was written by professionals - not bloody fans? Is it not therefore a bit of a niche market, only the people who contributed will buy it?


I guess the whole fanzine thing would have left you cold if you'd been around.


Through the door there came familiar laughter,
I saw your face and heard you call my name.
Oh my friend we're older but no wiser,
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same.
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October 8, 2015, 10:53pm
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I suppose friends & family will buy it too. Alan Buckley might be able to capture that emotion?
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I read that on the os. I thought it was written by professionals - not bloody fans? Is it not therefore a bit of a niche market, only the people who contributed will buy it?


Right its late, and I may be falling into a trap, but I'm going to risk it.

Lets not confuse fans with amateurs and then move from amateurs to amateurish. Yes, the book has been put together entirely by Town fans, but in many cases we are talking about professional people -authors, journalists, designers, advertisers - bringing their professional skills to bear on this book because they are Town fans. One of the editors, it is true, is a librarian by profession- even that came in handy for digging out one or two of the chapters. Most of the chapters have been written by amateurs, but they have written with the knowledge and care you can only bestow if what you are doing is a labour of love.

One of the things that has made me the proudest I have ever been to be a Town fan this year has been Operation Promotion - not just the drawing of strength from a defeat, but the realisation that as ordinary fans, we can bring not just our cash but our professional and life skills to bear to make the experience of supporting the Mariners a bit better for everyone. Think of We Are Town as the literary wing of Operation Promotion - people doing what they can do, and do very well, out of love and commitment.

When the book is out, I'm confident you won't be disappointed.
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