Synopses & Reviews
Following on from We Are Celtic Supporters, Richard Purden tackles a variety of subjects in his second book, which takes a fresh look at Celtic's relationship with individuals who have had made an impact on the club, its supporters, and the team. Purden talks to a variety of supporters, ex-players, managers, and public figures, and travels to Ireland, the founder's spiritual home, where he discusses Celtic in the context of faith, politics, and identity. The author channels the voices of Secret Millionaires, Irish troubadours, political figures, and the club's most popular icons who take you on a Celtic odyssey in a book that underlines why this team from Glasgow's East End continue to be more than a club and a team that represents hope and positive life-affirming values around the world.
Synopsis
Following on from We Are Celtic Supporters, Richard Purden tackles a variety of subjects in his second book Faithful Through and Through. Here he takes a fresh look at the people who have added to the wider culture, reputation and traditions on and off the park which have strengthened Celtic's position as a much valued institution. Purden talks to a selection of supporters, ex-players, managers and public figures, while travelling to a number of historical locations. While visiting the club's ancestral home in Ireland he discusses Celtic in the context of faith, politics and identity. The author channels the voices of secret millionaires, Irish troubadours, Scottish politicians and the club's most popular icons who take you on a Celtic odyssey in a continuing story that underlines why this team from Glasgow's East End personify a way of life that represents unwavering hope and positive life-affirming values around the world.
About the Author
Richard Purden is the author of We Are Celtic Supporters and a journalist who has contributed to the Celtic View, Four Four Two, the Herald, Irish Examiner, Irish Post, the Scotsman, and Scotland On Sunday.