A Football Fan's Story

About the Book

Like most kids back in the day, Don dreamt of being a professional footballer and scoring the winning goal at Wembley. Unfortunately for Don, he was not much good at football. He grew up in Manchester in the fifties and sixties, and even joining the Royal Navy in the late sixties did not dampen his passion or enthusiasm for the game. Don founded one of the largest football supporters’ branches in the country and was chairman of it for ten years. This is a gripping account and a humorous look back at his time in the Royal Navy and the supporters branch meetings including sportsmen’s dinners, and charity events he organised with some of the top names in British football. Celebrity guests included Kevin Keegan, Nick Leeson, and Francis Lee. He also recounts some of the hilarious away trips he organized. It is a real life supporters story that will appeal to all football fans.

About the Author

Don was born in Manchester in 1954 and was brought up on a council estate with his older brother. His only interests were playing and watching football. With no qualifications, Don quit school at fifteen and embarked on life in the Royal Navy as a chef. He stayed in the navy for nearly eight years, travelling all over the world and visiting some fantastic countries. After leaving the Royal Navy, he worked for the National Health Service for thirty years. When he was made redundant, he became a driving instructor until he retired. Don now spends his time living in Manchester and visiting his holiday home in Turkey. Don is married to Cath, and they have two sons, Steven and Sean.