- Published: 15 June 2017
- ISBN: 9780857503435
- Imprint: Bantam
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 320
- RRP: $28.00
Home and Away
Round Britain in Search of Non-League Football Nirvana
- Published: 15 June 2017
- ISBN: 9780857503435
- Imprint: Bantam
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 320
- RRP: $28.00
A timely celebration of non-league football... provides a great antidote to sport as big business.
The Bookseller
Excellent.
The Sun
A really good read. You don't have to be a Bromley fan to enjoy it.
Vanarama National League
A wonderfully warm-hearted book, which gives the beautiful game a good name.
Saga
A great read for anyone who loves football.
The Ball is Round
A cracking, beautifully-observed pilgrimage.
Birmingham Mail
Football books can be a mixed bag, but Dave Roberts really hits the target with Home and Away.
The Non-League Paper
Pure gold... A brilliant book that all football fans can relate to.
Late Tackle
Roberts perfectly captures what it is to follow your team and the lengths that fans go to in order to get their football fix. And from these journeys it can be seen how Roberts' writing has been compared to Bill Bryson, with wit and warmth.
footballbookreviews.com
If ever there was an author that could capture the love for the non-league game then that man is Dave Roberts.
The Non-League Magazine
A glowing testament to the camaraderie and inclusiveness of supporting a team lower down the football pyramid. Everyone is welcome in this uplifting book that celebrates the happiness to be found in reconnecting with your friends, your team and your home.
When Saturday Comes
Endearing and engrossing... what this book does beautifully is affirm that the enjoyment of football isn't so much about the game or the result, it's about the journey we, as supporters, take in the process.
The Football Pink
Getting the tone just right, the author's good humour shines throughout... there's a fresh-eyed quality to his observations.
Groundtastic
Funny, well-paced, engaging and at times touching. It's a personal book for Dave. At first glance it looks like a book about Bromley's first season in the Vanarama National league, but dig a bit deeper and other themes emerge. Without oversharing, Dave gives us an insight into his emotions not just about his team, but about the feeling of home, family and hope. In summary: buy this book.
Thin White Line