{"product_id":"addicted-villan-andy-d-dale-9781066818105","title":"Addicted Villan: Confession of one man's lifelong Aston Villa addiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASTON VILLA. FOOTBALL. OBSESSION.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if supporting Aston Villa wasn't just a hobby, but a lifelong addiction? In \u003cstrong\u003eAddicted Villan\u003c\/strong\u003e, Andy Dale delivers a funny, heartfelt and unforgettable journey through more than fifty years of football fandom, proving that being a Villan is far more than watching ninety minutes on a Saturday afternoon. It's a way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom childhood dreams and lucky matchday rituals to unforgettable away trips, European adventures and all the joy, pain and madness that come with following Aston Villa, this book captures the emotional rollercoaster that every true football supporter will recognise. Whether you're celebrating famous victories, reliving crushing defeats or arguing over the greatest Villa players of all time, you'll feel right at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddicted Villan\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a club history. It is not a statistics book. It is something far more personal. It is the story of one supporter whose life has been shaped, influenced and occasionally consumed by Aston Villa Football Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lifetime of Aston Villa memories\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the terraces to European nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHilarious stories, personal reflections and honest confessions\u003c\/strong\u003e from a football fan who simply can't switch off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassionate Top Ten lists\u003c\/strong\u003e covering the greatest players, captains, matches, goals and unforgettable Villa moments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic football memories\u003c\/strong\u003e that will spark debate, nostalgia and plenty of laughter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unique experiences, traditions and superstitions that only football supporters truly understand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeartwarming stories about family, friendship, loyalty and what it means to belong to a football club\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Villa fans, this book is packed with familiar names, legendary moments and shared experiences. For football supporters of any club, it is a celebration of the passion, hope and irrational devotion that keep us coming back season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndy Dale writes with warmth, humour and authenticity, capturing the random thoughts, memories and emotions that live inside every football fan's head. One moment you'll be laughing out loud at a matchday superstition. The next, you'll be transported back to a game, player or goal you thought you'd forgotten forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've ever planned your life around fixtures, worn a lucky shirt, replayed a goal a thousand times, or believed that football matters far more than it should, this book is for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause supporting Aston Villa isn't simply something you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's something you are.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd once the claret and blue gets into your blood, there is no cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddicted Villan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a must-read for Aston Villa supporters, football fans, sports book readers and anyone who understands the extraordinary power of belonging to a club and carrying its story with you for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFunny. Emotional. Nostalgic. Unapologetically Villa.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to the addiction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andy D. Dale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 106681810X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781066818105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Andy Dale Writes Limited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.03lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d","brand":"Andy D. 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