When football disappeared in March 2020 Daniel Gray pledged that whenever and wherever fans were allowed to return, he would be there. A moving, heartfelt and amusing account of a unique season that no one wishes to repeat.
This is Scotland, captured at its most crucial point for 300 years. Here is a country caught and sketched before it disappears, one of flaking pub signs and tenant crofters, Italian cafes and proper fitba’ grounds.
Fatigued by bloated big-game football and bored of a samey big cities, Daniel Gray went in search of small town Scotland and its teams. Part travelogue, part... Læs mere
An evocative celebration of the seventh day in all its rich variety
A collection of lyrical sweet-nothings whispered to late goals, local radio commentators, referees falling over and 47 other reminders of why we love football. Featured in The Scotsman's Sport Books of 2020.