Hardcover Published November 2025, 320 pages
Fanzines, Football, and Hull’s Forgotten Heroes
Richard Lusmore’s Captivating Sequel
In this long-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed Not All Ticket, Richard Lusmore continues his chronicle of supporting Hull City AFC in largely forgotten times. Former Hull City and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Alan Fettis provides the foreword. While Italia 90, the Premier League, and extensive TV coverage revolutionised football, Hull City defied the trend.
Special Attraction charts the Tigers’ decline as they returned to the Football League basement and again flirted with financial ruin. In this gripping and immersive book, you will find: First-hand accounts of another dramatic period in Hull City’s history Memories of those involved, from the boardroom to the dressing room A nostalgic look inside the DIY world of football fanzines Vivid evocations of the sights and sounds of Hull in the 1990s The stories behind Hull’s very own World Cup song and the Hull City rap An account of the author’s growing passion for the ‘rival’ world of rugby league A rich range of photographs, many previously unseen Special Attraction goes beyond simply recounting a tale of sporting misfortune, capturing the essence of why we support failing sports teams and the joy that comes with it. This book is ideal for both Hull City AFC supporters and those with an interest in the city or football nostalgia.
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Published: November 3, 2025
Price: £19.99
Hardcover: 320 pages
ISBN-10: 183680198X
ISBN-13: 978-1836801986
Dimensions: 222 x 144 (mm
