Blues and Beatles: Football, Family and the Fab Four - the Life of an Everton Supporter

Duncan Ferguson. David Moyes. Paul McCartney. A father and a son. Blues & Beatles is a story of football and music, twin obsessions inherited across the generations. Neil Roberts' touching and hilarious memoir includes every unforgettable Everton moment since the 1970s, all soundtracked by the Fab Four - and Neil gets to meet his heroes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2018
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Duncan Ferguson, David Moyes, and Paul McCartney are three individuals who share a common bond: they are all fathers and sons, and they have a deep passion for both Everton and The Beatles. This captivating story is told through the lens of football and music across generations, showcasing the touching and hilarious ways in which a young boy inherited his father's obsessions and eventually passed them on to his own sons.

Journalist Neil Roberts, like his father, has a special connection to his beloved football club, Everton. His heartfelt memoir offers a glimpse into the inner sanctum of Goodison Park, as well as every unforgettable Everton moment since the 1980s, all set to the iconic tunes of The Beatles. Along the way, Neil meets his heroes, both in the world of football and music, and reveals intriguing connections to Dixie Dean and a famous Victorian footballer.

But at the heart of "Blues & Beatles" is the story of football and music shared by father and son. Described by the Everton fans website Blue Kipper as a fantastic read [which] covers every Everton moment from the 70s to date carefully captured in detail, this book is a must-read for any Everton fan or music lover alike. It is a testament to the enduring legacy of both Everton and The Beatles, and how they have touched the lives of countless individuals across generations.

Weight: 224g
Dimension: 141 x 273 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785313998