I have a confession to make…
My name is Martin and I’m a Gashead. Yes, I know… Dr Frasier Crane would like to talk to me
once the massive queue subsides.
Life as a Gashead isn’t all grim though.
Away games are still special to me, and many others. So let’s celebrate them.
I am planning to publish a book about the great adventures that we Gasheads / Pirates
have as away fans, and I NEED YOUR MEMORIES, STORIES & PHOTOS.Simple as that.
The highs, the lows, the loves, the arguments, the times we got lost, wet or hideously late,
and also the times we lay on a terrace in the lovely Spring sun, made some great mates on the
journey home, or found the finest beer known to humanity in a tiny little pub.
Here are some of the details so far. All are liable to change. I have published 2 books before
(doing literally every aspect of the process) and have sold 65,000 copies so far, plus 25,000
more via a US publisher. I’m not a very rigid publisher though. To be honest I can’t guarantee
anything at the moment, due to my home and financial circumstances, but I certainly want to
do this and want to make it a success.
With your contributions we can do this!
The basic idea =
• A book written by Gasheads, for Gasheads (mainly).
• Available for the 2014 Christmas rush (call it cynical, but unfortunately this is the only time
small publishers can make any sales really)
• Maybe some views of ex-players / staff as well. Someone out there can probably help me
on this as I’m not the sort of person who is great with contacts and little black books.
Submissions & any questions can be sent to me by PM or email – hello@awaythegas.org.ukI see this as a ‘summer break’ type project to keep people busy when there is no footy, so it
would be good if I can have
submissions by 31st July 2014 at the latest.
I’ve already had some good stories submitted, and a few excellent photos, so please don’t feel
you need to wait until the end of July!