Cowens is a man of morals, ok he got into the caveman world of football violence but away from that he comes across as a normal bloke who has strong beliefs. The books violence is broken up with a gritty northen humour and a honesty (he tells of his firm and himself getting done in) that is refreshing. I've never been into football violence but as a spurs fan i've seen it happen and now i have a better understanding and realise that not all (just 90%) football thugs are brain dead

Its pretty obvious that cowens not only loves his club but also loved the friendships and situations that they got into. I'm a Boro fan and was there in one of the battles and cowens has put it down spot on, he's not shirked or glossed over the fact that we did them and i actually remember him and his mate standing on their own only for cowens to get arrested, so fair play. respect