Popular Post Bearwood Owl1 Posted July 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2022 Hi all, Some of you may remember my first book 'Our Lowest Ebb?' It covered the Owls' darkest days in the mid-70s. I am very grateful for the help of lots of people on here and for the positive reaction the book received. I am pleased to say that the follow up is now complete. It focuses on the first two years back in D1 under Howard Wilkinson. It features interviews with Wilkinson, coaches, players, club staff, supporters, a foreword by Alan Smith, and even Stevie Splash! I'm really proud of it, and hope that anyone who reads it enjoys it as much as I did researching and writing it. It's available in shops and via Amazon from 12 Sept. If anyone would like to pre-order a (signed/dedicated) copy - I have a few available via: https://johndyson.bigcartel.com/ They will be with you a little earlier than they reach the shops. I'll also donate a copy or two to Owlstalk to do as you see fit - and as a thank you for the help of lots of people on here. Cheers, and UTO John 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassy knoll Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Been waiting for this for what feels like ages, the team/era I first started going to matches aged about 5 . Can’t wait ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearwood Owl1 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, Grassy knoll said: Been waiting for this for what feels like ages, the team/era I first started going to matches aged about 5 . Can’t wait ! Coming soon (ish). Pre-orders should be out in late August I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 If it's owt like the last one it will be brilliant and will at least reflect happier times on the pitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basement Jack Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Can’t wait The mid 80s were a fantastic time to be a Wednesday fan We were so competitive and feared no one So many happy memories of that period 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Does it also cover the 83/84 promotion season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 I will wait for the next book about the 90's when we were good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearwood Owl1 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, Utah Owl said: Does it also cover the 83/84 promotion season? Only in outline... Think that one and 79/80 probably deserve books of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bearwood Owl1 said: Only in outline... Think that one and 79/80 probably deserve books of their own. Yes please! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleycat Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 18 hours ago, Bearwood Owl1 said: Only in outline... Think that one and 79/80 probably deserve books of their own. Would love you to write a stand-alone book about the 83/84 season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearwood Owl1 Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 48 minutes ago, alleycat said: Would love you to write a stand-alone book about the 83/84 season. I did consider making it a promotion then first two years back book. Soon found that it would end up way too long. Will have a rest after this one, then think about what if anything to do next. Depends (partly) on how this one does, and the reaction it gets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottoowl Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Thought you were on about Mr X by Barry Neville, he is writing one !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Can’t wait, this will bring back so many memories ! #uto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since 1971 Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 23 hours ago, Bearwood Owl1 said: Only in outline... Think that one and 79/80 probably deserve books of their own. Writing the 1983/84 season book was my retirement project but prob never get to retire so won't happen! Have to say, Our Lowest Ebb was a great book, very atmospheric and reflective of that era. Really enjoyed it. Recommended for any Wednesday fan, including those under 50 and especially those who thought last season was a disappointment. The 1984 to 86 book is already on pre-order. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Does it have a chapter on how we used to get the kit out pre summer and sell sh!tlioads? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearwood Owl1 Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, Since 1971 said: Writing the 1983/84 season book was my retirement project but prob never get to retire so won't happen! Have to say, Our Lowest Ebb was a great book, very atmospheric and reflective of that era. Really enjoyed it. Recommended for any Wednesday fan, including those under 50 and especially those who thought last season was a disappointment. The 1984 to 86 book is already on pre-order. Thank you very much! I hope that you enjoy the new one just as much as Our Lowest Ebb. And, I think you should crack on with the 83/84 one whenever you can. I felt that there was a gap in the market for books like this. There are the (excellent) official histories, there are autobiographies, but there was not so much covering things from lots of angles. Definitely room for a few more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 If anyone writes the story of the 83/84 season how about "We'll Be Back Again Next Year!" as the title? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack the Hat Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Great. I'm going to buy the Lowest Ebb and read it on holiday in August. I only ever read on holiday these days so now I'm going to have to book another holiday to read the second book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearwood Owl1 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Jack the Hat said: Great. I'm going to buy the Lowest Ebb and read it on holiday in August. I only ever read on holiday these days so now I'm going to have to book another holiday to read the second book. Brilliant - hope you enjoy the book and (both) holidays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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