It’s Burnley Not Barcelona: The Search for Champagne with Beer Money is a witty, brutally honest football diary chronicling Burnley FC’s unforgettable 2002/2003 season. Written by Dave Thomas, this book immerses readers in the real struggles and undying hopes of a Burnley supporter during one of the club’s most financially challenging years since the infamous Orient Game of 1987. Against a backdrop of looming administration, shrinking budgets thanks to the ITV Digital collapse, and the relentless grind of the Nationwide Football League, Burnley FC’s journey is laid bare in vivid, often hilarious detail. From calamitous defeats like the infamous 6-5 loss to Grimsby, to euphoric moments nearly toppling giants like Tottenham and Manchester United at Turf Moor, Thomas’s sharp observations and wry humour capture the essence of lower-league football. The book also paints vivid portraits of the towns and stadiums that shape the Burnley away day experience, from Rotherham’s “new Milan of the north” to the concrete canyons of Sheffield. For fans who dream big on a shoestring budget, It’s Burnley Not Barcelona is a love letter to perseverance, ambition, and the unique camaraderie of Burnley FC supporters everywhere.
We acquired this book as part of a carefully curated, immaculate collection. The book has maintained its excellent condition over the years. The book has been read. ROYAL MAIL TRACKED 48
Publisher: Parrs Wood Press
Price: £9.99
Published: 2003
Paperback: 272 pages
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