https://t.co/sWvBE9B9CC

£1,100 in 48 hrs.  Brilliant, but I think we can get it to £2,000. Come on you magnificent Mariners.

Will wait for the raffle for his February one  ;)

£1200 now.

Done mine.

I'm in too but please God don't let me win the damn thing!

Quoted from Ipswin

I'm in too but please God don't let me win the damn thing!

Your chances of winning Swin has doubled,

Because if I win I will give it to you.  ;)

Quoted from grimsby pete

Your chances of winning Swin has doubled,

Because if I win I will give it to you.  ;)

I'll come round and throw it through your windows if you do

If you feel the need to be generous buy my book published today

Quoted from Ipswin

I'm in too but please God don't let me win the damn thing!

I know you talk sh1te for fun Swin it’s a ‘routine’.
But why buy a ticket not wanting to win it. Why not just donate whatever you spent directly to the mission. ??
I think you’d love to win but as always try to be controversial !

Quoted from Civvy at last

I know you talk sh1te for fun Swin it’s a ‘routine’.
But why buy a ticket not wanting to win it. Why not just donate whatever you spent directly to the mission. ??
I think you’d love to win but as always try to be controversial !

I was going to donate direct to the Mission as I posted earlier but I didn't know how to do it and frankly I couldn't be arsed to find out and it was so much easier to buy tickets on the GTFC website and pay with Paypal

And I would NOT want to win it, what the intercourse would I want with it? Its a hideous lump of plastic FFS. My idea of collectable GTFC memorabilia was the Mick Cullen silver promotion plate a couple of years ago Sadly I was outbid with some ridiculous bid that was unfortunately a genuine one and I didn't get it

Fortunately the more we raise for the Mission the smaller and smaller becomes my chance of getting lumbered with Jolley's paperweight. If Fenty's doing the draw he'll probably make sure a Fishy person wins it just out of spite ;)

Quoted from Ipswin

I'll come round and throw it through your windows if you do

If you feel the need to be generous buy my book published today

Is it a book about clouds?

Quoted from Ipswin

I was going to donate direct to the Mission as I posted earlier but I didn't know how to do it and frankly I couldn't be arsed to find out and it was so much easier to buy tickets on the GTFC website and pay with Paypal

And I would NOT want to win it, what the intercourse would I want with it? Its a hideous lump of plastic FFS. My idea of collectable GTFC memorabilia was the Mick Cullen silver promotion plate a couple of years ago Sadly I was outbid with some ridiculous bid that was unfortunately a genuine one and I didn't get it

Fortunately the more we raise for the Mission the smaller and smaller becomes my chance of getting lumbered with Jolley's paperweight. If Fenty's doing the draw he'll probably make sure a Fishy person wins it just out of spite ;)

Good luck with the book Swin. Google took me to an article you wrote for Cod Almighty about the 8-1 defeat to Hartlepool. Very amusing and another reminder of how fortunate we are in the number of Mariners of a literary bent. Many 'Just Backs' are  quite articulate pieces in themselves.  Poets, artists, scriptwriters and musicians abound. Pete Green's recent article about Freemo is another example. Not bad for a poet and musician!

A big thanks to the div that attempted to spoil the gesture in the first place. We should make more for the organisation now (clap)

What's your book on Swin?

Quoted from mariner91

What's your book on Swin?

The power of positive thinking perhaps 🤔    

I'm going to read the reviews then write one that's completely the opposite to the majority  ;)

Quoted from Ipswin

If you feel the need to be generous buy my book published today

Is it 'how to swin friends and influence people?'  :)

Quoted from Mallyner

Is it 'how to swin friends and influence people?'  :)

Click on the link and find out. GTFC gets a mention in the 'authors bio' bit

Quoted from Ipswin

Click on the link and find out. GTFC gets a mention in the 'authors bio' bit

Almost £17 for a paperback book? (book)(eek)

Quoted from Civvy at last

The power of positive thinking perhaps 🤔    

that gets a laugh from me.

Quoted from Ipswin

Click on the link and find out. GTFC gets a mention in the 'authors bio' bit

Well done mate and good luck with the book.  :)

This time next year, you could be a millionnaire.

Quoted from Les Brechin

Almost £17 for a paperback book? (book)(eek)

Speak to the publisher mate sod all to do with me. Kindle's only £2-99 but anyway its probably not suitable for you Les, it has some big words ;)

Quoted from Mallyner

Well done mate and good luck with the book.  :)

This time next year, you could be a millionnaire.

By the time Amazon and the publisher take their share I very much doubt it but thank you very much anyway

Better close now before some twit points out its 'non-footy'

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Is it a book about clouds?

Absolutely not, I was barred for life from there after an altercation with a doorman

Quoted from Ipswin

By the time Amazon and the publisher take their share I very much doubt it but thank you very much anyway

Better close now before some twit points out its 'non-footy'

Isn't this non-footy?




;)

Well done and congratulations on the book Swin - that's some dedication 👍

so...any chance Jolley will get another of these to auction for Feb?

Quoted from Abdul19

I'm going to read the reviews then write one that's completely the opposite to the majority  ;)

So long as you buy the bloody thing go ahead!

Quoted from Southwark Mariner

so...any chance Jolley will get another of these to auction for Feb?

What, a book signed by Ipswin?  ;)

I will buy one if you sign it when we meet at Colchester Swin,

Well done mate I kook forward to reading it.

I've just finished reading The Tattooist of Auschwitz so I'll give it a read Swin as it's pretty similar in terms of era and context! I'll order it later.

Quoted from TheRonRaffertyFanClub

Isn't this non-footy?

Dont get him started he will be going on about Brexit next. ;)

Quoted from grimsby pete

I will buy one if you sign it when we meet at Colchester Swin,

Well done mate I kook forward to reading it.

Thank you Pete I'd love to mate

Quoted from mariner91

I've just finished reading The Tattooist of Auschwitz so I'll give it a read Swin as it's pretty similar in terms of era and context! I'll order it later.

Thank you

I can't find the link ?!!?!!

Quoted from Brazilnut

I can't find the link ?!!?!!

Its 2 inches above your last post.

Quoted from grimsby pete

Its 2 inches above your last post.

Does he mean the raffle

Are you likely to be doing a launch and signing in town Swin?. serious question.

Quoted from bluebottle

Are you likely to be doing a launch and signing in town Swin?. serious question.

Sadly no. If it was Gy or Meggies local history I might have tried for a signing but its based in Amsterdam (much more desirable for a book launch  :)

Might do on the next one as its based partly in Immingham and Cleethorpes

This thread is 1 of many small reason I continue to look on the fishy.. Kept me entertained for 10mins waiting for my next customer  :D 8)
Well done Swin on the book. If I could read I'd buy it  ;) :'(

Quoted from Ipswin

So long as you buy the bloody thing go ahead!

I enjoyed reading the little preview bit so I might just do so 👍

I was after a link to the book but it doesnt show up on my comp ....might be something to do with it being a work one and all the security on it   ??) ??)



Edit  found it wasnt looking at the bits underneath posts ....doh ........will buy for my Kindell  

Quoted from Brazilnut

I was after a link to the book but it doesnt show up on my comp ....might be something to do with it being a work one and all the security on it   ??) ??)



Edit  found it wasnt looking at the bits underneath posts ....doh ........will but for my Kindell  

Yeah... it took me a while to realise the links are in Ipswin's Signature below the dotted line   :B

Good luck with the book Swin..........there I've said it lol.

Nah seriously looks like a subject you have studied and have an interest in good luck.

Anyway if you win a Jolley paper weight would come in handy for your next publication.

Almost £1,600 now  :) :) :)

Well I never, who'd have thought.

Bound to be a twist in it!!!!!

Even thought I've not be naughty I might punish myself and have I a read 🤣🤣

Good luck Rodger

Quoted from Getyourfactsright

Well I never, who'd have thought.

Bound to be a twist in it!!!!!

Even thought I've not be naughty I might punish myself and have I a read 🤣🤣

Good luck Rodger

Blimey - can't you sleep?  ;)

Quoted from Getyourfactsright

Well I never, who'd have thought.

Bound to be a twist in it!!!!!

Even thought I've not be naughty I might punish myself and have I a read 🤣🤣

Good luck Rodger

Thank you  much appreciated (no charge for mentioning GTFC in my Amazon biography btw)

My copy should arrive today from Amazon so will have a quick glance through before a proper read and give my review,

I am sure it will be very good.

Quoted from grimsby pete

My copy should arrive today from Amazon so will have a quick glance through before a proper read and give my review,

I am sure it will be very good.

Thanks Pete I wonder if JSF will buy one! Nice message from him anyway

It is next on my list. Downloaded and ready to go.  8)
UTMM

Quoted from Ipswin

Thanks Pete I wonder if JSF will buy one! Nice message from him anyway

Err..............this is getting a bit sickly

J.S.F. and Swin the truth behind the bitterness lol.

Go on swin ya know you want to. ;D ;D ;D

Only kidding  UTM.

Quoted from Mrs Doyle

Err..............this is getting a bit sickly

J.S.F. and Swin the truth behind the bitterness lol.

Go on swin ya know you want to. ;D ;D ;D

Only kidding  UTM.

Surprised me TBH especially as it was timed at 3.30am! He must read the Fishy when he can't sleep, narrowly better than counting sheep I suppose

Well we knew the Fishy runs the club, and sets the news agenda for the Grim Tel. Now it keeps councillors and millionaires awake at night.

I can see Mr Fenty commissioning Ipswin to do his autobiography   8)

My copy has just arrived nearly 300 pages,

So it will take me some time to read as I am a slow reader.

Hope I have finished it by easter so I can give Swin my report . :)

Quoted from grimsby pete

My copy has just arrived nearly 300 pages,

So it will take me some time to read as I am a slow reader.

Hope I have finished it by easter so I can give Swin my report . :)

Forget the content Pete what does the book look like ? My copies still haven't arrived!

Quoted from Ipswin

Forget the content Pete what does the book look like ? My copies still haven't arrived!

Impressive  mate very professional a bit thicker than I expected,

Nice photo of you on the back cover front cover like on amazon .

Quoted from Grantham_Mariner

https://t.co/sWvBE9B9CC

£1,100 in 48 hrs.  Brilliant, but I think we can get it to £2,000. Come on you magnificent Mariners.

Well done everyone. Over £2,000 raised.





P.S. anyone recommend a good book on Barcelona   ;D ;D ;D

Quoted from Grantham_Mariner

Well done everyone. Over £2,000 raised.
P.S. anyone recommend a good book on Barcelona   ;D ;D ;D

Thanks to the idiots with their phoney bids the Fishermans Mission will get even more money thanks  ;D

PS  Not on Barcelona but I recomand Ipswin's  book its a really good read..

Quoted from Grantham_Mariner

Well done everyone. Over £2,000 raised.





P.S. anyone recommend a good book on Barcelona   ;D ;D ;D

Assuming you mean the FC, not the city:

Barca by Jimmy Burns is worth a read.

Seem to remember reading Ajax, Barcelona, Cruyff but can't remember much about it.

Thanks to all that entered raising a fantastic amount for a great cause and congratulations to the winner.

For anyone like me and mad about Dutch football I recommend 'Alax The Dutch the War' by Simon Kuper and 'Brilliant Orange The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Football' by David Winner (good mention for Ajax's greatest coach Jack Reynolds a former Mariner)

Quoted from pizzzza

Thanks to all that entered raising a fantastic amount for a great cause and congratulations to the winner.

Some bloke from Ipswich won it I heard. ;D

Quoted from Les Brechin

Some bloke from Ipswich won it I heard. ;D

Probably writing a book about it by now 😉

He’s been nominated again....

Quoted from psgmariner

He’s been nominated again....

Are we on about MJ or Swin

Manager of the month ? or Booker prize?   ;)

Quoted from Civvy at last

Are we on about MJ or Swin

Manager of the month ? or Booker prize?   ;)

At least the Booker prize is cash not a hideous lump of plastic

FFS. not the bloody book again. Can't you phone each other rather than boring us. :-/

Quoted from 140348

FFS. not the bloody book again. Can't you phone each other rather than boring us. :-/

You should buy it because it is a good read, :) :)

Quoted from 140348

FFS. not the bloody book again. Can't you phone each other rather than boring us. :-/

Or you could, you know, just not read the thread and let them talk about what they want?

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Assuming you mean the FC, not the city:

Barca by Jimmy Burns is worth a read.

Seem to remember reading Ajax, Barcelona, Cruyff but can't remember much about it.

The Man who saved Barcelona - The Remarkable Life of Patrick O'Connell, written by Sue O'Connell £14.99.

It's an absolute belter of a book and tells of how Irishman O'Connell went to play for Barca after a career in N. Ireland and England

The stories surrounding Barca and the Civil war and O'Connell's desire to keep them going at all cost have to be read to be believed.

Quoted from jock dock tower

The Man who saved Barcelona - The Remarkable Life of Patrick O'Connell, written by Sue O'Connell £14.99.

It's an absolute belter of a book and tells of how Irishman O'Connell went to play for Barca after a career in N. Ireland and England

The stories surrounding Barca and the Civil war and O'Connell's desire to keep them going at all cost have to be read to be believed.

I think the Francoists must be logged in today Jock. Dunno why else anyone would red-cross your post. (Or maybe it was the Commintern Stalinist lackeys of course  ;) ).

Seem to remember a chapter about Marca/Madrid rivalry being in Football Against the Enemy too.

Quoted from Ipswin

Surprised me TBH especially as it was timed at 3.30am! He must read the Fishy when he can't sleep, narrowly better than counting sheep I suppose

Sadly I have to get up at 3am to go to work at 4.30 as I travel twenty miles away to get to work.

We are not all budding Steven Kings mate lol.

Plus side is I am usually home just after dinner nice in the summer.