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  1. 23-10-2013 06:07 PM #1
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    Was thinking the other day, there's been an explosion in Hibs books in recent years. Can anyone think of a subject that hasn't been covered? Mine would be 'Against The Continentals: Hibs in Europe.'
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  2. 23-10-2013 07:33 PM #2
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    Back from the dead.

    There has not to my knowledge been a book about Wallet Mercers attempted take over and shut down of our club. Not long until it will be 25 years ago. It would make a great book in my opinion as I don't think there is enough info on what really went on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nomad View Post
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    There has not to my knowledge been a book about Wallet Mercers attempted take over and shut down of our club. Not long until it will be 25 years ago. It would make a great book in my opinion as I don't think there is enough info on what really went on.
    This would be an excellent idea.
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  4. 23-10-2013 07:42 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Miguel View Post
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    Was thinking the other day, there's been an explosion in Hibs books in recent years. Can anyone think of a subject that hasn't been covered? Mine would be 'Against The Continentals: Hibs in Europe.'
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  5. 23-10-2013 07:43 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by nomad View Post
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    There has not to my knowledge been a book about Wallet Mercers attempted take over and shut down of our club. Not long until it will be 25 years ago. It would make a great book in my opinion as I don't think there is enough info on what really went on.
    Indeed.

    Not sure what legal obstacles would have to be overcome to get some of the key players talking though.

    A piece of investigative journalism that's there for the taking imo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonnyboy View Post
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    Get writing
    How's the Willie Ormond biography coming along Jonnyboy?
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    How's the Willie Ormond biography coming along Jonnyboy?
    Everything on hold until my publisher gets volumes two and three into the shops

    PS Volume 2 "In Colours Green and White" is to be out for Christmas (2013) I'm told
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonnyboy View Post
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    Everything on hold until my publisher gets volumes two and three into the shops

    PS Volume 2 "In Colours Green and White" is to be out for Christmas (2013) I'm told
    Excellent
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonnyboy View Post
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    Everything on hold until my publisher gets volumes two and three into the shops

    PS Volume 2 "In Colours Green and White" is to be out for Christmas (2013) I'm told
    Fantastic stuff.

    My Granddads Christmas present sorted. And a copy for myself of course.
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    Good mate of mine, Sandy McNair, he wrote carspotting which was about him and Irvine Welsh getting up to all sorts in the early days has written a book called " Growing Up In Green " which is all about following Hibs in the seventies

    He's just submitted it to his publishers and hopes it will be on the shelves within 12 months
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  15. 23-10-2013 08:12 PM #15
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    Fantastic stuff.

    My Granddads Christmas present sorted. And a copy for myself of course.
    PB if you want them signed I could meet up before a game sometime if you like
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    A Miller's Tale - My Derby record explained... :(
    i would buy this book just to get a insight what went on in his brain when we played them ( you could add celtic to that list)
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    Quote Originally Posted by nomad View Post
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    There has not to my knowledge been a book about Wallet Mercers attempted take over and shut down of our club. Not long until it will be 25 years ago. It would make a great book in my opinion as I don't think there is enough info on what really went on.
    Marabou stork nightmares ;)
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    Quote Originally Posted by South Sub View Post
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    How's the Willie Ormond biography coming along Jonnyboy?
    reminds me of a song: Willie Ormond's watchin' you, Willie Ormond's watchin' you. if you have a good game,he'll take your name, Willie Ormond's watchin' you! sung by a bunch o' drunken Hibees on the way to Hampden
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    I'd be interested in a book about some of Hibs' earlier heroes such as 'Darling' Willie Groves and James Dunn. Would be pretty difficult to research though I'd imagine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonnyboy View Post
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    Everything on hold until my publisher gets volumes two and three into the shops

    PS Volume 2 "In Colours Green and White" is to be out for Christmas (2013) I'm told :wink:
    Great news - just read the "blurb" on the German amazon site - looking forward to reading your latest volume, particularly the 67 to end of the 70s period (when I was still "there") ... good luck with the book!
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    some good ideas on here...not sure my "Hibs - The Jamie McQuilken Years" is the right book now :-)
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    Great news - just read the "blurb" on the German amazon site - looking forward to reading your latest volume, particularly the 67 to end of the 70s period (when I was still "there") ... good luck with the book!
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