Fiction and fact merge in this story of a teenage boy (Jonathan Stadler) following his beloved Aston Villa's glorious 1980/81 season. As he turns 14 (one year for each of the Villa players) his life begins to change in many different, funny and unexpected ways. Step back to a time of; Big Ron Atkinson's flamboyant Albion, Andy Gray's Wolves League Cup winner, Cloughie conquering's Europe and Star Soccer on TV. This is a must for anyone who followed Midland football in the early 80's. It will bring memories flooding back of a time when a staggering eight Midland teams were in the top division. A time when going to school on Monday was a nightmare if your team had lost on Saturday. But this isn't just a football book.... 'Just 14' really has it all; from the shooting of John Lennon, the ripping skirts of Bucks Fizz to a guest appearance from Pele this book will make you laugh, smile and probably even cry.
Fiction and fact merge in this story of a teenage boy (Jonathan Stadler) following his beloved Aston Villa's glorious 1980/81 season. As he turns 14 (one year for each of the Villa players) his life begins to change in many different, funny and unexpected ways. Step back to a time of; Big Ron Atkinson's flamboyant Albion, Andy Gray's Wolves League Cup winner, Cloughie conquering's Europe and Star Soccer on TV. This is a must for anyone who followed Midland football in the early 80's. It will bring memories flooding back of a time when a staggering eight Midland teams were in the top division. A time when going to school on Monday was a nightmare if your team had lost on Saturday. But this isn't just a football book.... 'Just 14' really has it all; from the shooting of John Lennon, the ripping skirts of Bucks Fizz to a guest appearance from Pele this book will make you laugh, smile and probably even cry.
