Fanatical is the story of football's number one superfan. Since January 1968, Gary Edwards hasn't missed a single competitive Leeds United match anywhere in the world. He's devastated to have missed one friendly; although, rest assured, that was through no fault of his own. On his 46-year (and counting!) adventure, this uniquely passionate supporter has experienced dodgy mountainside coach nightmares, bumpy flights on cheap airlines, and aggro just about everywhere. From pink faces in Barnsley to disguises at Luton, from behind the Iron Curtain to an eerie Nou Camp, from FA hypocrisy to tragedy in Turkey, Fanatical is by turn funny, scary and inspirational in its display of extreme love for football and the mighty Whites. Enjoy this whistle-stop global tour to every club Gary has visited ever since Derby County all those years ago - by sea, by air and by Doombuggy, Gary's customised hearse!
Gary Edwards is the author of Paint It White; Leeds United, The Second Coat and No Glossing Over It - How Football Cheated Leeds United. Gary also runs a painting and decorating firm in (not surprisingly) Leeds. Fellow Whites nut Andy Starmore is the author of We Are Leeds, an experienced journalist and accomplished photographer.
About the Author
Gary Edwards is the author of Paint It White; Leeds United, The Second Coat and No Glossing Over It - How Football Cheated Leeds United. Gary also runs a painting and decorating firm in (not surprisingly) Leeds. Fellow Whites nut Andy Starmore is the author of We Are Leeds, an experienced journalist and accomplished photographer.
