{"product_id":"the-unlikely-lads","title":"The Unlikely Lads","description":"Underrated: Fifty Unsung Newcastle United Heroes is more than just a book. It is a dream, a reckoning and a second chance of glory for 50 overlooked players from Newcastle United’s modern history. Written in a series of funny, observational and occasionally surreal chapters, it draws on influences such as Joel Golby and Harry Pearson while deliberately turning away from established legends to focus on the undercooked, the players who somehow found themselves on the wrong side of history when it came to achieving honorary Geordie status. The idea is simple: 50 players, 50 chances of redemption and the possibility of going from, if not zero, then at least 35 per cent to hero. From being lost in the mists of football time to finding a place in the collective memory of the Toon Army, this is a book about reassessment, debate and the players supporters continued to defend long after others moved on. At its heart, it captures the way football lives on through conversation, disagreement and memory, offering a thoughtful and entertaining case for players who may yet deserve a better ending.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57695181013365,"sku":"9781836806028","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/the-unlikely-lads","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}