George Best: Playing away

Ben talks to Stephen Brandt in the United States about the book, which is released as a paperback on September 26th.

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Read the latest review of Gunshots & Goalposts in the Football Pink:

Book review – Gunshots & Goalposts: The Story of Northern Irish Football by Ben Roberts

Did you hear the one about the Irishman who writes about Charlton, the Englishman who writes about Ireland, and the Scottish team whose colours have shaped such a large part of football history across the water? No, it’s not a joke told in The White Swan, or the Royal Oak in the hours before or after the latest Charlton game. It’s a real situation, and one where yet another author with Charlton Athletic connections has emerged in the football world…

Gunshots & Goalposts: The Story of Northern Irish Football by Benjamin Roberts

Benjamin Roberts’ Gunshots & Goalposts: The Story of Northern Irish Football

Ben and fellow Norn Irishman Dave Caren explore both the tragic and triumphant aspects of the game, as they talk about some of the key themes of Gunshots & Goalposts – out today!

Hear Ben talk about some of the themes of Gunshots & Goalposts: The Story of Northern Irish Football on the Outisde Write podcast, which casts an eye towards the travel, culture and history of the game. Order the book here.

Football Travel Podcast: AFC Bournemouth and Northern Ireland