TheBogEnd » We Woz Robbed In '59

jeffb · 19/11/2018 1:56 pm

The older members of this Forum ( ie most of you ! ) will recall that, back in 2002, I wrote and published a book " Tooting On The Move - A Farewell To Sandy Lane ". Well, I have been at it again. My new book " We Woz Robbed In '59 - Tooting and Mitcham United's epic 1958/59 season , set to a background of social events of the time " is due to go off to the printers later this week. I hope to have some copies with me for sale, at £10-00 each, at the home game v Uxbridge on Saturday 8th. December. Copies will also be available to buy by post. As the title implies the book is not just about the club's season but also about what was going on locally at the time - music, employment, politics crime, etc. About 115 pages, lots of photographs. Hopefully, a good read ! Maybe a Xmas present !

jeffb · 20/11/2018 2:15 pm

Thanks, Stephen. Should be no need to reserve a copy. About a year ago I put a message on this forum about " Tooting On The Move " to see how much interest there was. There was also an article in the programme. But there was not sufficient demand to justify a reprint. No promises, but I'll have a look to see if I still have a spare copy and let you know.

Johna · 26/11/2018 1:07 pm

Hi JeffB

PM sent

jeffb · 07/12/2018 11:24 am

The book has been printed and is now published. I will have some copies with me at tomorrow's game v Uxbridge. I will be in the seats at the back of the stand in front of the tea-bar. £10-00 each. I will also be leaving some copies with Steve Harrold for the club shop.
If you want to order a copy by post either
1- send an e-mail to me - brooksjeff18@aol.com giving your postal address and send payment of £ 14-90 ( £10-00 plus £4-90 for second class post in a padded envelope ) ,by bank giro transfer, to J S Brooks, 09-01-28, a/c no.46895124, giving your name as reference, or
2- write to me at 24, Alderfield, Petersfield, Hants., GU32 3LH, giving your postal address and enclosing a cheque for £ 14-90, made payable to J S Brooks.

endofthelane · 07/12/2018 12:04 pm

Jeff - do you want me to promote this on Twitter?

jeffb · 07/12/2018 12:17 pm

Yes please Endo. As much publicity as possible ! Thanks

endofthelane · 07/12/2018 12:19 pm

I'll include your email in my tweets, but maybe not your address.

endofthelane · 07/12/2018 12:22 pm

Have you got a picture of the cover?

Hackbridge Harry · 07/12/2018 1:19 pm

jeffb wrote:
The book has been printed and is now published. I will have some copies with me at tomorrow's game v Uxbridge. I will be in the seats at the back of the stand in front of the tea-bar. £10-00 each. I will also be leaving some copies with Steve Harrold for the club shop.
If you want to order a copy by post either
1- send an e-mail to me - brooksjeff18@aol.com giving your postal address and send payment of £ 14-90 ( £10-00 plus £4-90 for second class post in a padded envelope ) ,by bank giro transfer, to J S Brooks, 09-01-28, a/c no.46895124, giving your name as reference, or
2- write to me at 24, Alderfield, Petersfield, Hants., GU32 3LH, giving your postal address and enclosing a cheque for £ 14-90, made payable to J S Brooks.

Hello Jeff,
I'll be there around 13:30 possibly before and will be able to put some out on the Supporters Club table by the turnstile (Weather permitting).

Cheers.

Steve.

Mikem · 07/12/2018 3:46 pm

Hello Jeff,

Please can you save 3 copies of your book, I will collect from HH at supporters table.
Thanks
Mike

STEPTOERIDESAGAIN!!! · 08/12/2018 9:25 am

Hi Jeff, May be able to get to the game today. Is there likely to be your book available to pick up at the game ? Thanks, Mike

jeffb · 08/12/2018 9:49 am

Yes, Mike. I will have some copies with me and there will be some with Hackbridge Harry just by the turnstiles, Jeff

STEPTOERIDESAGAIN!!! · 08/12/2018 9:58 am

Thanks Jeff.

alanj · 09/12/2018 10:15 am

Brilliant read, reminds me of an enjoyable, if tough time, in my youth.
Working class, which is what I always proudly consider myself, never had it easy but football was the release valve for most of us.
Just got to the section regarding Bournemouth. although I was not there, reading your book made me feel as if I was.
Great read Jeff.

the terror · 09/12/2018 11:19 am

Yes. I can't put it down - and it was supposed to be a Christmas present from the wife! Wonder what the 1976 volume should be a real cracker. When's it going to be ready Jeff?

jeffb · 09/12/2018 11:57 am

Thanks. Pleased to hear that you are enjoying it. The mid 70s ? Now you've got me thinking!!

daniel collins · 09/12/2018 12:20 pm

terrific read jeff took me right back to those growing up in mitcham and especially those days at sandy lane,
great memories.

jeffb · 12/12/2018 1:01 pm

johna PM

jeffb · 10/1/2019 5:18 pm

Thanks 59.Today is,of course, the 60th.anniversary of the Forest match at Sandy Lane.
Have sold over 100 so far. The book will be reviewed in Backpass, Groundtastic and Programme Monthly magazines during the next couple of months. Tried When Saturday Comes but they said that they didn't have the space.