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[Didsbury Dave]

Re: 'The Man Who Restored Pride' - out now!

I've been over the title several times in the thread. It's not a pro-Mancini book, it's an assessment of what went right and what went wrong for him in charge of the club. There'd have been uproar if there was a picture of the Shiekh on the cover because I'd have been implying something about spending wads of cash. There's no denying that Mancini brought a wave of optimism with the fans with the FA Cup and the Premier League - that's what the title's getting at.



Also, it's got free UK/discounted worldwide p&p here.

I feel sorry for you because you had the guts and drive to write a book about city.

But there was no way they would have ever stocked a book with that title, regardless of the content. It would have looked ridiculous on the shelves. You made a bad choice there.

I presume you've got a stock already printed, otherwise you should change the title. You'd probably sell more too if you sensationalised it to "the rise and fall of" or "loved and hated" or something. There would be people out there interested in what went on behind the scenes and an analysis of the strange contradictions and motivations of the man.

That's a book that would sell a few and might even get a publisher who'd whack it in a few high streets.

Dismal,
I think it's clear you have not read the book? In context the title is appropriate. It is not a publication that is slavish in its praise of Mancini in any way. It is well balanced, objective and even says that Bobby's time was up and a change was needed. If you can see past the title and the cover picture (and I'm not to sure you can) and wish to read it I will let you borrow my copy. It's a good read and covers some of our darker days as well as our modern day success. Some of the statistics in the book are also very good. Can you discard the blinkers or is the name 'Mancini' a name to far?

Can you please point me to where I have made a single comment on the book's content? My comments are about the title, which has clearly hampered the book's sales. If the content is as you say then the title is totally unrepresentative of the book's content, which bolsters the point I'm making.

You really need to stop seeing everything as a slight on your hero. The penny's dropped for pretty much everyone else.

Your comment above about the club "rewriting history" is utterly laughable in its ignorance and melodrama.

 

[TGR]

Re: 'The Man Who Restored Pride' - out now!

I feel sorry for you because you had the guts and drive to write a book about city.

But there was no way they would have ever stocked a book with that title, regardless of the content. It would have looked ridiculous on the shelves. You made a bad choice there.

I presume you've got a stock already printed, otherwise you should change the title. You'd probably sell more too if you sensationalised it to "the rise and fall of" or "loved and hated" or something. There would be people out there interested in what went on behind the scenes and an analysis of the strange contradictions and motivations of the man.

That's a book that would sell a few and might even get a publisher who'd whack it in a few high streets.

Dismal,
I think it's clear you have not read the book? In context the title is appropriate. It is not a publication that is slavish in its praise of Mancini in any way. It is well balanced, objective and even says that Bobby's time was up and a change was needed. If you can see past the title and the cover picture (and I'm not to sure you can) and wish to read it I will let you borrow my copy. It's a good read and covers some of our darker days as well as our modern day success. Some of the statistics in the book are also very good. Can you discard the blinkers or is the name 'Mancini' a name to far?

Can you please point me to where I have made a single comment on the book's content? My comments are about the title, which has clearly hampered the book's sales. If the content is as you say then the title is totally unrepresentative of the book's content, which bolsters the point I'm making.

You really need to stop seeing everything as a slight on your hero. The penny's dropped for pretty much everyone else.

Your comment above about the club "rewriting history" is utterly laughable in its ignorance and melodrama.

I'll take that as a 'no' then Dismal? No surprise really is it? You have such a blinkered and entrenched view its sad. Really sad.
But again no surprise there either.

 

[Josh Blue]

Re: 'The Man Who Restored Pride' - out now!

I feel sorry for you because you had the guts and drive to write a book about city.

But there was no way they would have ever stocked a book with that title, regardless of the content. It would have looked ridiculous on the shelves. You made a bad choice there.

I presume you've got a stock already printed, otherwise you should change the title. You'd probably sell more too if you sensationalised it to "the rise and fall of" or "loved and hated" or something. There would be people out there interested in what went on behind the scenes and an analysis of the strange contradictions and motivations of the man.

That's a book that would sell a few and might even get a publisher who'd whack it in a few high streets.

Dismal,
I think it's clear you have not read the book? In context the title is appropriate. It is not a publication that is slavish in its praise of Mancini in any way. It is well balanced, objective and even says that Bobby's time was up and a change was needed. If you can see past the title and the cover picture (and I'm not to sure you can) and wish to read it I will let you borrow my copy. It's a good read and covers some of our darker days as well as our modern day success. Some of the statistics in the book are also very good. Can you discard the blinkers or is the name 'Mancini' a name to far?

Can you please point me to where I have made a single comment on the book's content? My comments are about the title, which has clearly hampered the book's sales. If the content is as you say then the title is totally unrepresentative of the book's content, which bolsters the point I'm making.

You really need to stop seeing everything as a slight on your hero. The penny's dropped for pretty much everyone else.

Your comment above about the club "rewriting history" is utterly laughable in its ignorance and melodrama.

Go get laid Dave

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Re: 'The Man Who Restored Pride' - out now!

Dismal,
I think it's clear you have not read the book? In context the title is appropriate. It is not a publication that is slavish in its praise of Mancini in any way. It is well balanced, objective and even says that Bobby's time was up and a change was needed. If you can see past the title and the cover picture (and I'm not to sure you can) and wish to read it I will let you borrow my copy. It's a good read and covers some of our darker days as well as our modern day success. Some of the statistics in the book are also very good. Can you discard the blinkers or is the name 'Mancini' a name to far?

Can you please point me to where I have made a single comment on the book's content? My comments are about the title, which has clearly hampered the book's sales. If the content is as you say then the title is totally unrepresentative of the book's content, which bolsters the point I'm making.

You really need to stop seeing everything as a slight on your hero. The penny's dropped for pretty much everyone else.

Your comment above about the club "rewriting history" is utterly laughable in its ignorance and melodrama.

I'll take that as a 'no' then Dismal? No surprise really is it? You have such a blinkered and entrenched view its sad. Really sad.
But again no surprise there either.

What a strange couple of posts.

I'm struggling a bit but you appear to be attacking me for not reading a book which I have never claimed to have read and have little interest in. Deeply odd.

Call me Mr Cynical but I have a hunch you are harbouring some residual bitterness over something. What could that be, eh ? ;-)

Honestly, for your own sake, you need to let go. I'm not arsed about the bizarre attacks but "City rewriting history" is the work of a deluded mind. I'm saying this sincerely as we are all blues.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Re: 'The Man Who Restored Pride' - out now!

Dismal,
I think it's clear you have not read the book? In context the title is appropriate. It is not a publication that is slavish in its praise of Mancini in any way. It is well balanced, objective and even says that Bobby's time was up and a change was needed. If you can see past the title and the cover picture (and I'm not to sure you can) and wish to read it I will let you borrow my copy. It's a good read and covers some of our darker days as well as our modern day success. Some of the statistics in the book are also very good. Can you discard the blinkers or is the name 'Mancini' a name to far?

Can you please point me to where I have made a single comment on the book's content? My comments are about the title, which has clearly hampered the book's sales. If the content is as you say then the title is totally unrepresentative of the book's content, which bolsters the point I'm making.

You really need to stop seeing everything as a slight on your hero. The penny's dropped for pretty much everyone else.

Your comment above about the club "rewriting history" is utterly laughable in its ignorance and melodrama.

Go get laid Dave

Haha. Just like old times, this. It was always about this time of night the off topic kiddies go up to bed and secretly put on their PCs and go hounding me and Billy in packs.

Good times boys. Good times. FMFC (Forza Mancini Fuck the Cabal) and all that. What a pity those days had to end. It all feels a little forced, a little hollow now, dare i say a little bitter. Like shouting abuse at a copper once he's nicked you and locked you in his van.

 

[Skashion]

Re: 'The Man Who Restored Pride' - out now!

There's absolutely nothing wrong with the title. It's only the Main Stand moaners who have a problem with it and they've never been worth fretting about because the purpose of their life is to be miserable and have something to moan about.

 

[TGR]

Re: 'The Man Who Restored Pride' - out now!

Can you please point me to where I have made a single comment on the book's content? My comments are about the title, which has clearly hampered the book's sales. If the content is as you say then the title is totally unrepresentative of the book's content, which bolsters the point I'm making.

You really need to stop seeing everything as a slight on your hero. The penny's dropped for pretty much everyone else.

Your comment above about the club "rewriting history" is utterly laughable in its ignorance and melodrama.

Go get laid Dave

Haha. Just like old times, this. It was always about this time of night the off topic kiddies go up to bed and secretly put on their PCs and go hounding me and Billy in packs. Good times boys. Good times. FMFC (Forza Mancini Fuck the Cabal) and all that. What a pity those days had to end. It all feels a little forced, a little hollow now, dare i say a little bitter. Like shouting abuse at a copper once he's nicked you and locked you in his van.

Dismal & Billy - The Batman & Robin of Bluemoon!

 

[Ducado]

Re: 'The Man Who Restored Pride' - out now!

Go get laid Dave

Haha. Just like old times, this. It was always about this time of night the off topic kiddies go up to bed and secretly put on their PCs and go hounding me and Billy in packs. Good times boys. Good times. FMFC (Forza Mancini Fuck the Cabal) and all that. What a pity those days had to end. It all feels a little forced, a little hollow now, dare i say a little bitter. Like shouting abuse at a copper once he's nicked you and locked you in his van.

Dismal & Billy - The Batman & Robin of Bluemoon!

More Del boy & Rodney I would say

 

[FantasyIreland]

Re: 'The Man Who Restored Pride' - out now!

Dismal & Billy - The Batman & Robin of Bluemoon!

They certainly have plenty of Jokers to keep them entertained.

 

[Skashion]

Re: 'The Man Who Restored Pride' - out now!

More Del boy & Rodney I would say

Which one's which?