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The Quiet Fan

By Ian Plenderleith

A fast, funny, emotive memoir showing how most fans really follow football.

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Ebook edition

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$25 + shipping

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Paperback Patron

1st edition paperback, ebook edition

$35 + shipping

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Super Patron Paperback

1st edition Paperback, ebook edition and your name in the front of the book as a Super Patron

$45 + shipping

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Signed

Signed 1st edition paperback, ebook edition and your name in the front of the book as a Super Patron

$65 + shipping

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Two Copies

Two 1st edition paperbacks (only pay shipping once), ebook editions and two names in the front of the book as a Super Patron

$65 + shipping

1 pledge

Celtic FC pledge package

Signed first edition paperback with your name in the front of the book as a Super Patron; pristine Celtic FC Subbuteo team in original box; author's original match programme (Chapter Five: Aberdeen v Celtic 1984 Scottish Cup Final); extremely limited 2007 MLS All-Stars v Celtic FC scarf and pin.

$75 + shipping

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Illustrated Postcards

Set of 10 illustrated postcards depicting scenes from the book (by When Saturday Comes illustrator Tim Bradford), plus signed 1st edition paperback, ebook edition and your name in the back of the book
Only 50 available

$95 + shipping

1 pledge

Lincoln City FC pledge package:

Signed first edition paperback with your name in the front of the book as a Super Patron; author's original match programme (Chapter One: Lincoln City v Exeter City, 1973); pristine Lincoln City Subbuteo team in original box; LCFC pencil case (1970s), badges, pennant (1980s), hat, replica shirt and patch (1960s).

$190 + shipping

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Original Art Work

One original piece of artwork from postcard scenes by Tim Bradford, signed by him, plus signed 1st edition paperback, ebook edition and your name in the front of the book as a Super Patron
Only 10 available

$1,250 + shipping

1 pledge

Corporate Fan

In the spirit of the modern game, you pledge a large amount of cash and your company’s name is printed with a note of sincere appreciation at the front of the book. Plus five signed copies of the paperback first edition

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