Dave’s Ramblings – ‘Away Days And Other Poor Decisions’
Away Days & Other Poor Decisions is a funny, honest and nostalgic journey through a season following Chelsea home and away, across England and Europe, where the football is only part of the story.
From early-morning departures and missed trains to questionable pubs, long motorway drives and the friendships forged over thousands of miles, this is a book about everything that happens before, during and after the ninety minutes. The matches matter, of course—but so do the laughs, the disasters, the traditions and the unforgettable characters who make every away day an adventure.
Whether Chelsea are producing moments of brilliance or finding spectacular new ways to test the patience of their supporters, every trip brings another story worth telling. Told with warmth, self-deprecating humour and the observations only a lifelong fan could make, these pages celebrate the madness of following your club wherever they happen to be playing.
You don’t need to support Chelsea to enjoy this book. If you’ve ever travelled to watch your team, stood on a freezing platform at stupid o’clock, wondered why football keeps dragging you back, or simply enjoy a good laugh, you’ll recognise yourself somewhere in these pages.
It continues the adventures of John Terrys Barmy Army. The former captain of Chelsea FC Captain, Leader, Legend.
Because sometimes the greatest memories aren’t made inside the stadium at all.
You can purchase a copy of Dave’s book by simply clicking here – watch out for his match reports on the CSG website as the season progresses
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