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Running with the Firm: My Double Life as an Undercover Hooligan
'Of course I'm a f**king hooligan, you pr**k. I am a hooligan...there I've said it...I'm a hooligan. And, do you know why? Because that's my f**king job.'In 1995, a film called I.D., about an ambitious young copper who was sent undercover to track down the ‘generals’ of a football hooligan gang, achieved cult status for its sheer brutality and unsettling insight into the dark and often bloody side of the so-called beautiful game.The film was so shocking it was hard to believe the mindless events that took place could ever happen in the real world. Well, believe it now...Almost twenty years on, the man behind the film has explosively revealed that the script was largely a true story. That man, James Bannon, was the ambitious undercover cop. The football club was Millwall F.C. and the gang that he infiltrated was The Bushwackers, among the most brutal and fearless in English football. In Running with the Firm, Bannon shares his intense and dangerous journey into the underworld of football hooliganism where sickening levels of violence prevail over anything else. He introduces you to the hardest thugs from football’s most notorious gangs, tells all about the secret and almost comical police operations that were meant to bring them down, and, how once you’re on the inside, getting out from the mob proves to be the biggest mission of all.A disturbing but compelling read, this is the book that proves fact really is stranger than fiction.
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First published January 1, 2013
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October 25, 2020
Blurred Lines
Having seen the film ID this book is based upon a number of years ago and enjoying it at the time I was intrigued to read the story from the horses mouth as it were. It was quite different to the film, a few of the details in the film had been elaborated for shock value I guess.
It is a good book, well written in structure. Telling the potentially deadly story of a group of undercover agents tasked to infiltrate the merky world of the Millwall football hooligan firm the F-Troop I believe or The Bushwackers, one of the two...It documents two years of the officers lives and how deeply entrenched they became in the life playing a duplicitous deadly game of cat and mouse with their targets. The book goes into a lot of detail regarding events occurred and relationships formed and how at times it became very difficult to deal with the reality of the job they were doing. The level of detail is good for the reader because it helps to give depth to the story. For me the conclusion wasnt what I was expecting having seen the film.
I would definately recommend this to anyone with an interest in true crime style undercover books it is a well flushed out interesting story.
Having seen the film ID this book is based upon a number of years ago and enjoying it at the time I was intrigued to read the story from the horses mouth as it were. It was quite different to the film, a few of the details in the film had been elaborated for shock value I guess.
It is a good book, well written in structure. Telling the potentially deadly story of a group of undercover agents tasked to infiltrate the merky world of the Millwall football hooligan firm the F-Troop I believe or The Bushwackers, one of the two...It documents two years of the officers lives and how deeply entrenched they became in the life playing a duplicitous deadly game of cat and mouse with their targets. The book goes into a lot of detail regarding events occurred and relationships formed and how at times it became very difficult to deal with the reality of the job they were doing. The level of detail is good for the reader because it helps to give depth to the story. For me the conclusion wasnt what I was expecting having seen the film.
I would definately recommend this to anyone with an interest in true crime style undercover books it is a well flushed out interesting story.
December 20, 2014
Best part of the book: pages 1-3
After these three pages it is all downhill with painful repetition, self indulgence and pointless justification for something did not achieve fruition at all as a book. He badly finishes the book in a couple of pages, I am glad it is from the library and I did not spent a penny on this.
After these three pages it is all downhill with painful repetition, self indulgence and pointless justification for something did not achieve fruition at all as a book. He badly finishes the book in a couple of pages, I am glad it is from the library and I did not spent a penny on this.
August 26, 2017
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Praca tajniaka budzi wiele kontrowersji, przede wszystkim wątpliwe moralnie wydają się być kwestie manipulowania osobami co do których podjęte są działania tajnych funkcjonariuszy. Nie inaczej sprawa wygląda jeśli chodzi o policjantów, którzy działają pod przykrywką. Oni również przy długim okresie obcowania że swoimi celami narażają się na ryzyko zaangażowania emocjonalnego. Kiedy czyta się wspomnienia Jamesa Bannona kontrowersje te urastają do pokazanych rozmiarów i szczerze mówiąc bliżej mi do tych osób, które sprzeciwiają się takim praktykom. Mieliśmy zresztą na naszym polskim podwórku wystarczająco dużo głośnych przypadków, które dotyczyły osób ze świecznika.
James Bannon opisuje swoją historię pracy pod przykrywką jako pseudokibic, a akcja w której brał udział pod koniec ubiegłego już stulecia miała służyć rozbiciu przestępczego środowiska jakie zebrało się przy fanklubach piłkarskich w Anglii i szerzyło postrach nie tylko w Anglii, ale i całej Europy. Bohater tej książki przybrał fałszywą tożsamość i wtopił się w grupę najniebezpieczniejszych chuliganów, którzy związani byli z klubem Millwall. Na początku podszedł do sprawy zadaniowo, ale już wkrótce miało się okazać, iż kiedy w grę wchodzi sport i ogromne emocje z nim związane, kiedy zmienia się perspektywa z jaką patrzymy na daną sytuację, to wtedy zaciera się również granica pomiędzy tym co powinniśmy, a tym co czujemy. Dla Jamesa już na samym początku sprawy przestały mieć barwy czarno-białe i miał on stanąć przed dylematem jak przeprowadzić akcję, aby jak najmniej ludzi ucierpiało.
Grupy kibiców już od dłuższego czasu skupiają na sobie uwagę nie tylko służb porządkowych i mediów, ale stanowią obiekt zainteresowania wielu socjologów. Bierze się to z uwagi na multum powiązań i zależności jakie tworzą się w tych grupach jak również sprzeczności w podstawach osób zaangażowanych w ruch kibicowski. Osoby te wymykają się bowiem wszelkim stereotypom i uogólnieniom, wywodzą się bowiem z różnych grup społecznych, środowisk, różni ich także status społeczny i finansowy, a wspólny cel, to jest różnie pojęte dobro ukochanego klubu jest wystarczający żeby połączyć tak zróżnicowane jednostki. Pomimo nagromadzenia w tych układach sporych dawek testosteronu, agresji, a czasem i zwykłej bezmyślności, znajdzie się tutaj miejsce na empatię i postawy opiekuńcze, a czasem wręcz altruistyczne. Ten fenomen rozpatrywano już pod różnymi względami, ale czytając książkę będziemy mieli okazję popatrzeć na to wszystko od wewnątrz, co przynajmniej dla mnie było nie lada gratką.
"Ja kibic" będzie się pewnością podobać kibicom piłkarskim, bo bez względu na to komu kibicujecie to legendarne wyczyny chłopaków z Millwall śledzi się z wypiekami na twarzy. Momentami są to historie zabawne, czasem wywołują u czytelnika politowanie, a najczęściej niepokój bądź wręcz przerażenie. Nie można im natomiast odmówić tego, że są one zwyczajnie interesujące. Nie tylko jednak kibic piłkarski znajdzie tu coś dla siebie, bo książkę czyta się na zasadzie pamiętnika, a jak wiemy osobiste wspomnienia zawsze stanowią gratkę dla mola książkowego. W końcu nie od dziś funkcjonuje znane powiedzenie, że najlepsze historie pisze samo życie i historia tajniaka w szeregach chuliganów z Milwall jest na to świetnym dowodem. Ten kto oglądał świetny film "Hooligans" o kibicach West Ham United, który również jest oparty na faktach, bądź kultowe już w niektórych kręgach "The Firm" z Garym Oldmanem ten nie potrzebuje dodatkowej rekomendacji do sięgnięcia po tę książkę.
Podsumowując, "Ja kibic" to świetna książka typowo rozrywkowa, połączenie książki sportowej z kryminałem. Nie jest to żadna literatura górnych lotów, ale też do takiej nie pretenduje. Dla mnie stanowiła miły przerywnik pomiędzy bardziej wymagającymi tytułami i spełniła swoje zadanie doskonale. Polecam!
Praca tajniaka budzi wiele kontrowersji, przede wszystkim wątpliwe moralnie wydają się być kwestie manipulowania osobami co do których podjęte są działania tajnych funkcjonariuszy. Nie inaczej sprawa wygląda jeśli chodzi o policjantów, którzy działają pod przykrywką. Oni również przy długim okresie obcowania że swoimi celami narażają się na ryzyko zaangażowania emocjonalnego. Kiedy czyta się wspomnienia Jamesa Bannona kontrowersje te urastają do pokazanych rozmiarów i szczerze mówiąc bliżej mi do tych osób, które sprzeciwiają się takim praktykom. Mieliśmy zresztą na naszym polskim podwórku wystarczająco dużo głośnych przypadków, które dotyczyły osób ze świecznika.
James Bannon opisuje swoją historię pracy pod przykrywką jako pseudokibic, a akcja w której brał udział pod koniec ubiegłego już stulecia miała służyć rozbiciu przestępczego środowiska jakie zebrało się przy fanklubach piłkarskich w Anglii i szerzyło postrach nie tylko w Anglii, ale i całej Europy. Bohater tej książki przybrał fałszywą tożsamość i wtopił się w grupę najniebezpieczniejszych chuliganów, którzy związani byli z klubem Millwall. Na początku podszedł do sprawy zadaniowo, ale już wkrótce miało się okazać, iż kiedy w grę wchodzi sport i ogromne emocje z nim związane, kiedy zmienia się perspektywa z jaką patrzymy na daną sytuację, to wtedy zaciera się również granica pomiędzy tym co powinniśmy, a tym co czujemy. Dla Jamesa już na samym początku sprawy przestały mieć barwy czarno-białe i miał on stanąć przed dylematem jak przeprowadzić akcję, aby jak najmniej ludzi ucierpiało.
Grupy kibiców już od dłuższego czasu skupiają na sobie uwagę nie tylko służb porządkowych i mediów, ale stanowią obiekt zainteresowania wielu socjologów. Bierze się to z uwagi na multum powiązań i zależności jakie tworzą się w tych grupach jak również sprzeczności w podstawach osób zaangażowanych w ruch kibicowski. Osoby te wymykają się bowiem wszelkim stereotypom i uogólnieniom, wywodzą się bowiem z różnych grup społecznych, środowisk, różni ich także status społeczny i finansowy, a wspólny cel, to jest różnie pojęte dobro ukochanego klubu jest wystarczający żeby połączyć tak zróżnicowane jednostki. Pomimo nagromadzenia w tych układach sporych dawek testosteronu, agresji, a czasem i zwykłej bezmyślności, znajdzie się tutaj miejsce na empatię i postawy opiekuńcze, a czasem wręcz altruistyczne. Ten fenomen rozpatrywano już pod różnymi względami, ale czytając książkę będziemy mieli okazję popatrzeć na to wszystko od wewnątrz, co przynajmniej dla mnie było nie lada gratką.
"Ja kibic" będzie się pewnością podobać kibicom piłkarskim, bo bez względu na to komu kibicujecie to legendarne wyczyny chłopaków z Millwall śledzi się z wypiekami na twarzy. Momentami są to historie zabawne, czasem wywołują u czytelnika politowanie, a najczęściej niepokój bądź wręcz przerażenie. Nie można im natomiast odmówić tego, że są one zwyczajnie interesujące. Nie tylko jednak kibic piłkarski znajdzie tu coś dla siebie, bo książkę czyta się na zasadzie pamiętnika, a jak wiemy osobiste wspomnienia zawsze stanowią gratkę dla mola książkowego. W końcu nie od dziś funkcjonuje znane powiedzenie, że najlepsze historie pisze samo życie i historia tajniaka w szeregach chuliganów z Milwall jest na to świetnym dowodem. Ten kto oglądał świetny film "Hooligans" o kibicach West Ham United, który również jest oparty na faktach, bądź kultowe już w niektórych kręgach "The Firm" z Garym Oldmanem ten nie potrzebuje dodatkowej rekomendacji do sięgnięcia po tę książkę.
Podsumowując, "Ja kibic" to świetna książka typowo rozrywkowa, połączenie książki sportowej z kryminałem. Nie jest to żadna literatura górnych lotów, ale też do takiej nie pretenduje. Dla mnie stanowiła miły przerywnik pomiędzy bardziej wymagającymi tytułami i spełniła swoje zadanie doskonale. Polecam!
March 25, 2015
What a fantastic book and my best of the year and indeed the best in this genre. If only the film ID was as good as it. The guys has balls the size of the planet and it was so compelling that I found myself thinking about how he was going to extricate himself from the next dodgy situation. It also hints at why many similar undercover operations failed in the same period as the other coppers are nowhere near as believable as James. YOU MUST READ THIS. FASCINATING.
November 25, 2014
Fact or Fiction. Whatever, this is told very well and the pace of the book races along. As for police intelligence, well most of it can be got just by standing on the halfway or looking at the match fixtures to work out where it will all be kicking off. Another waste of taxpayers money
June 15, 2020
3.5★
A good insight into the lonely and at times frightening undercover world of a police officer. The events do get a little repetitive as the chapters roll on, but it does make for an intense and somewhat addictive read for the most part.
A good insight into the lonely and at times frightening undercover world of a police officer. The events do get a little repetitive as the chapters roll on, but it does make for an intense and somewhat addictive read for the most part.
July 24, 2025
I picked up this book as I recently moved deep into Millwall territory and have been down at the Den. Having heard many stories of past hooligan groups I was curious to see what it was like, especially as this was a true story.
This book definitely delivered in that regard, you get to know James as both the cop and the football supporter. I appreciated how the story explored the conflict between the two. James’ commitment to the hooliganism really did it for me. (No one likes us we don’t care)
The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars was that it did feel repetitive at times, however I guess this is the nature of sinking pints in a pub gathering intelligence. Lucky him.
This book definitely delivered in that regard, you get to know James as both the cop and the football supporter. I appreciated how the story explored the conflict between the two. James’ commitment to the hooliganism really did it for me. (No one likes us we don’t care)
The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars was that it did feel repetitive at times, however I guess this is the nature of sinking pints in a pub gathering intelligence. Lucky him.
February 11, 2024
I might be a little biased when rating this book as I have a love for Lewisham - New Cross specifically - and Millwall. Every little detail I recognised made this read more fun (and slightly more emotional).
Having said that, this book delves into the controversial subculture of violent football hooliganism, while also acknowledging the emotional connections a covert team may develop with their targets. It shows how lines get blurred in police operations and it offers an interesting view on the sociocultural aspects of football culture and crowd behaviour.
“No one likes us, we don’t care!”
Having said that, this book delves into the controversial subculture of violent football hooliganism, while also acknowledging the emotional connections a covert team may develop with their targets. It shows how lines get blurred in police operations and it offers an interesting view on the sociocultural aspects of football culture and crowd behaviour.
“No one likes us, we don’t care!”
February 15, 2021
I wanted to enjoy this book way more than I did. While reading the first half I was gearing up for a 4 star review minimum. Having been a massive fan of the film ID, perhaps I had exaggerated expectations? The book got knocked down to three stars as I just felt there was no crescendo, no point, no revelation or end point. It just hangs and then ends. In defence of James Bannon, I guess that is because it is based on real life experiences rather than dramatised for maximum effect (as in the movie). Life doesn’t always play out as a drama might. That’s said, it is well written, you are into the juicy bits early on, and very little time it text is wasted. I may be being a little harsh (by one star) and given that it is a quick and easy read and I enjoyed it, I would recommend it to anyone interested in football social psychology, crowd behaviour, true crime or undercover police work. I just felt a little “unfulfilled” at the end - perhaps this is how Bannon felt? In which case it’s very clever and deserves that 4th star. Damn. I’ll go with that. Four stars it is!
July 13, 2014
A walk down memory (Cold Blow?) lane. Never ran with the firm but watched the Wall with them. A world of self interest but good description of the thin line walked in surveillance.....and what a bunch of cocks the uniform cops are! But we knew that eh?
November 16, 2013
A bit sparse and repetitive in my opinion. Still trying to finish it if I'm honest . . . .
July 22, 2014
It's an easy read, and that's not a great thing. Look elsewhere for good story telling, but at least some of the details context around hooliganism are worthwhile.
October 7, 2024
Już to kiedyś pisałem, ale jako wierny kibic swojej drużyny od przeszło 30 lat uwielbiam książki o tematyce około futbolowej. Tutaj mamy spojrzenie na subkulturę kibiców od strony policjanta próbujących infiltrować światek angielskich chuliganów lat 80. Książkę czyta się naprawdę nieźle. Napisana została bardzo prostym językiem, więc kartki właściwie przewracają się same. Tylko że niestety, gdzieś tak w drugiej połowie, zaczyna z lekka nużyć. Od pewnego momentu każdy rozdział zaczyna być prawie identyczny. Umawianie się na mecz, sam mecz z ewentualnymi „przygodami” około futbolowymi, zakończenie w pubie, czyli w większości wypadków uchlanie się do nieprzytomności i spisywanie raportów dla przełożonych. Oczywiście w międzyczasie nasi bohaterowie muszą się użerać z aparatem urzędniczym, walczyć o środki finansowe, lokum, przykrywki, żeby nie zostać rozszyfrowanym itp. itd. Do tego dochodzą kłopoty osobiste związane z wykonywanym zadaniem. Mnie osobiście ciężko się było identyfikować z głównym bohaterem-policjantem. Nie przepadam za smutnymi panami, więc po cichu liczyłem na szybkie ich rozszyfrowanie. Zakończenie też nie było jakieś spektakularne, wręcz takie jakieś nijakie. Nie towarzyszy też opowiadanej historii jakieś większe napięcia, jak to często bywa w tego rodzaju książkach. Nie czuć tu jakiegoś zagrożenia towarzyszącego bohaterom. A nawet jeśli już jest jakaś tego namiastka, to autor nie potrafił tego opisać w taki sposób, żeby człowiek z nerwów obgryzał paznokcie. Jest to typowy reportaż, gdzie w większości dominują suche fakty. Generalnie, jeśli ktoś widział kilka filmów brytyjskich o tej samej tematyce, to tutaj nie znajdzie niczego nowego. Chociaż fanom gatunku jak najbardziej polecam.
January 28, 2022
Best Book Ever Read !!
I remember watching the film I.D back in t he 90a when it came out on Video at the time and being amazed by it , never imagining that it was actually based on the events of this book.
I have read in the region of 70 Football Autobiographies which I love reading , thought I would try this as something different and so glad I did to be honest , it's a real page turner .
The incidents that happened in the Film actually all pretty much all happened from , getting in with the Batman Paul who was played by Warren Clarke in the Film , getting close to the barmaid , charging after the coach that Reece Dinsdale did in the Film and even tipping over the quiz machine when pretending not to be able to read .
So many close calls and might have beens to always stay that one stage ahead and avoid detection . Amazing.
I have recommended this to my brother and even bought him the book too .
Truly excellent read !!
I remember watching the film I.D back in t he 90a when it came out on Video at the time and being amazed by it , never imagining that it was actually based on the events of this book.
I have read in the region of 70 Football Autobiographies which I love reading , thought I would try this as something different and so glad I did to be honest , it's a real page turner .
The incidents that happened in the Film actually all pretty much all happened from , getting in with the Batman Paul who was played by Warren Clarke in the Film , getting close to the barmaid , charging after the coach that Reece Dinsdale did in the Film and even tipping over the quiz machine when pretending not to be able to read .
So many close calls and might have beens to always stay that one stage ahead and avoid detection . Amazing.
I have recommended this to my brother and even bought him the book too .
Truly excellent read !!
July 9, 2017
If you are looking for 'lashings and lashings of ultraviolence' then this is not the book for you. There's less graphic violence than you might expect, but the point is that the possibility is always there, just simmering beneath the surface of every pub visit, every chat with a target, every away day and big match. The real story here is about the tension and adrenaline of being an undercover police officer in a subculture where the police are hated more than just about anyone else (apart, possibly, from West Ham). Part of what makes this so compelling is the way in which the undercover operation became more successful the more it careered crazily and dangerously out of control. Totally gripping and unputdownable and a 'must read' for anyone who attended football matches during the late 80s.
December 20, 2020
'My job is to be a football hooligan and to be accepted as one... And the only way to do that is to become one, to live it, to breathe it.'
This book by former police officer James Bannon is the truth about events portrayed in the film I.D. Ordered to go undercover in his job and take down the notorious Millwall Bushwackers. But as the book states, remembering his true identity was one of his hardest jobs.
I thought that this was a brutally honest book and Bannon is not afraid at all to state how it happens. Bannon didn't need to back down as far as the truth was concerned, it would have spoilt the book if he had.
This book by former police officer James Bannon is the truth about events portrayed in the film I.D. Ordered to go undercover in his job and take down the notorious Millwall Bushwackers. But as the book states, remembering his true identity was one of his hardest jobs.
I thought that this was a brutally honest book and Bannon is not afraid at all to state how it happens. Bannon didn't need to back down as far as the truth was concerned, it would have spoilt the book if he had.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 30, 2020
This is an exceptional read from start to finish and has been one of my favorite books this year by far. I really do think though that you had to be involved, or know about the culture surrounding football hooliganism to appreciate what this book is about hence some of the negative reviews. Every part of this book is spot on, and yes it's all about him, but that's what happens it just engulfs you and he's told this story excellently. I would recommend this book to football fans who have lived this culture, you won't put it down
April 1, 2023
I’m a football fan with barely any interest in the hooligan element of the 70s & 80s but I do love books about undercover policing and this is what really interested me in this one.
I’m really interested in the psychology of the whole thing, the mind games, the methods for getting out of certain sticky situations and the risks involved. This book delivers on all of the above.
It maybe could have had a little more edge to it but it is a true story and it’s told like it was - in the end I’d rather have that than something which was obviously made up.
I’m really interested in the psychology of the whole thing, the mind games, the methods for getting out of certain sticky situations and the risks involved. This book delivers on all of the above.
It maybe could have had a little more edge to it but it is a true story and it’s told like it was - in the end I’d rather have that than something which was obviously made up.
February 22, 2024
This is a short and snappy read, it's not exactly high-brow literature, however, it is an interesting story that I was curious about.
I have seen the film, actually, all the films in the genre (I.D, The Firm, Greenstreet and so on) so this is somewhat of a must-read for me.
I enjoyed it, I found it a bit slow in places, sharing inconsequential details which become repetitive - and it ended very abruptly - but that was through no fault of the author or his storytelling.
I have seen the film, actually, all the films in the genre (I.D, The Firm, Greenstreet and so on) so this is somewhat of a must-read for me.
I enjoyed it, I found it a bit slow in places, sharing inconsequential details which become repetitive - and it ended very abruptly - but that was through no fault of the author or his storytelling.
August 8, 2019
Not my regular type of genre but I found it a good read but this is an exciting true story of undercover police work in the scary world of Millwall hooliganism during the late 80s... it’s fast paced and there are are plenty of cliff hangers.
Would have given it 4 stars if I wasn’t let down by the ending. Don’t let this put you off though - still a worthwhile read.
Would have given it 4 stars if I wasn’t let down by the ending. Don’t let this put you off though - still a worthwhile read.
March 2, 2023
Overlong, superficial and ultimately boring.
The book basically details the author going to a pub, learning the arrangements for the forthcoming dust-up, having the dust-up and then entering into arguments and recriminations with his partner and back-ups over the outcome of these events. Mildly interesting on the first couple of occasions it's told but not for 300-odd pages.
I'd suggest reading the first 100 pages and then skipping to the last 20 or so.
The book basically details the author going to a pub, learning the arrangements for the forthcoming dust-up, having the dust-up and then entering into arguments and recriminations with his partner and back-ups over the outcome of these events. Mildly interesting on the first couple of occasions it's told but not for 300-odd pages.
I'd suggest reading the first 100 pages and then skipping to the last 20 or so.
March 18, 2024
+ Second time I've read this, flew through it again
+ GRIPPING, some of the sections where they look like they're getting caught are incredible
+ Unbelieveable insight to undercover policing
- Would have been nice to get more on 'what happened after'. Maybe even a few pages from Jim's colleagues, their thoughts
+ GRIPPING, some of the sections where they look like they're getting caught are incredible
+ Unbelieveable insight to undercover policing
- Would have been nice to get more on 'what happened after'. Maybe even a few pages from Jim's colleagues, their thoughts
March 21, 2020
An intense, interesting ride through two years of undercover work. The descriptions of football hooligans and police alike are eye opening. It’s violent, and emotional and funny. It honestly made me think, a lot.
I read this book in two days, but could have finished it in one.
I read this book in two days, but could have finished it in one.
April 19, 2020
Interesting
An interesting book in the life of an undercover police officer and how it consumed the Individual but there is an underlying argument how much was a role and how much was enjoyment, also shows the Police Forces up and down the Country not in a good light.
An interesting book in the life of an undercover police officer and how it consumed the Individual but there is an underlying argument how much was a role and how much was enjoyment, also shows the Police Forces up and down the Country not in a good light.
February 16, 2021
Exceptionally good. Just wish I'd read this before seeing I.D.
The opening scene on the book where Chris is questioned by the Hoolies is a topper. Wish I'd envisioned that from my own thoughts and not the film.
Cracking read and film though.
The opening scene on the book where Chris is questioned by the Hoolies is a topper. Wish I'd envisioned that from my own thoughts and not the film.
Cracking read and film though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 6, 2021
A book I finished quickly but I did not find as compelling as I thought it could be. I struggled with the writing style and lack of depth in the characters. There were moments in the plot but by and large it felt repetitive chapter after chapter.
April 18, 2018
The memoir was interesting at first but it gets repetitive towards the end. It was quite frustrating to read at times, especially the bits about his relationship with Chris and Dawn.
March 17, 2020
Exciting great read.
I really enjoyed reading this, it must have been so scary to know at anytime you could have been found out who you really are.
I really enjoyed reading this, it must have been so scary to know at anytime you could have been found out who you really are.
March 30, 2020
Superb Read!
I enjoyed the book and subject matter. I did not realise that this book was the basis for the film ID - one of my favourite film - the book did not disappoint.
I enjoyed the book and subject matter. I did not realise that this book was the basis for the film ID - one of my favourite film - the book did not disappoint.
April 8, 2020
a great book , its about an undercover cop inbedded in the firm, a group of footballs hooligans
its not all beer and fights, you get a real insite into the cops mindset , his struggles
loved it
its not all beer and fights, you get a real insite into the cops mindset , his struggles
loved it
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