Awaydays
(Author) Kevin SampsonA powerful portrait of a time and culture, of late 70s to early 80s and football hooligan gangs, of working-class lives and men left abandoned by Thatcher's Britain For Paul Carty, 19, and his mystical, Joy Division-loving mate Elvis, life revolves around The Pack, a mob of violent Tranmere Rovers supporters. Carty and Elvis travel the Northern wastelands, always by train, causing mayhem in the 'woollyback' strongholds of Halifax, Crewe and Chesterfield. For most of the mob, The Pack is their reason for living. But Elvis, who loves Ezra Pound, and Carty, still getting over the death of his mother, are starting to get bored of it all. The question is: will the Pack let them go? And can they get by without each other?
Kevin Sampson
Kevin Sampson is a British author known for his novel "Awaydays," which explores the world of football hooliganism. His gritty and atmospheric writing style delves into the darker aspects of society with raw authenticity. Sampson's work sheds light on the complexities of human nature and societal issues.
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