Backshall, Philip H.

f*cking Hostile: West Perth Football Hooligans 1984-86

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ISBN 13:
9780244980634
author:
Backshall, Philip H.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Lulu
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
148
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.9 centimeters (0
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, General, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£10.21

Description

Focusing on the darker side of Australian football culture, "Fucking Hostile: West Perth Football Hooligans 1984-86" by Philip H. Backshall offers a unique insight into the world of hooliganism in Western Australia during the mid-1980s.

Through meticulous research and attention to detail, Backshall sheds light on the lives of these often-misunderstood individuals, who were caught up in a complex web of loyalty, camaraderie, and violence. This book is a fascinating exploration of a period in Australian sporting history that has been largely overlooked.

With 144 pages of detailed research and analysis, "Fucking Hostile" provides a nuanced understanding of the West Perth Football Club's hooligan scene during this pivotal time. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the intersection of sport, culture, and society.

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