A look at the football grounds, most of which have been confined to the dust bin of history, that leaves one wanting to travel back in time. To a time when following football was still passionate but not violent. ( )

Why this book is as addictive as it is I really cant say. Yes I have a huge interest in football but what I couldnt believe was why the history of how other teams grounds came about was so fascinating. Prior to reading this book Id visited three grounds. I now have around 60 under my belt, granted most were following my team but the chapter on lost venues compelled me to visit most of those as well. This book will be a treasure with each passing year as more and more of the grounds contained within its pages become rubble and new housing estates. I imagine even Inglis couldnt have invisaged the destruction of so many sacred homes to millions. Such a shame the new grounds dont have the stories of construction as the old did. ( )