@nirvanadiary

Author. Comedy Writer. Drummer. Fierce Genius: Cruyff’s Year at Feyenoord, A History of Scottish Football in 100 Objects, Nirvana: A Tour Diary @sandytroutbook

 Scotland, United Kingdom
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Joined March 2013
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Thanks Johnny I loved watching the old games too for research. Was like a different sport back then.(I’m nice about Ajax!)
Johnny Proctor
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@nirvanadiary Started on Fierce Genius today, mate. Instantly sucked in, as an Ajax fan! I tweeted this years back from that chaotic final day. Madness.
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… if you know your history … 2025/26 #celtic
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🇪🇸 A second brace in as many matches for Lamine Yamal. 🔟 Second season wearing the number ten, and not letting it weigh him down. 📙 @nirvanadiary’s “The Number Ten” focuses on the greats who wore the number.
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The Football Library@TheFootyLibrarySep 6
🇪🇸 A second brace in as many matches for Lamine Yamal. 🔟 Second season wearing the number ten, and not letting it weigh him down. 📙 @nirvanadiary’s “The Number Ten” focuses on the greats who wore the number.
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Andy Bollen@nirvanadiaryAug 22
Coming soon #celtic
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Coming soon #celtic
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This week we start our 9 part look at 1987/88 and a game that diverted the sport onto a new path. @AlexFynn1 joins us to discuss his Super League plan, how Berlusconi turned his head and why the issue has never gone away. A fascinating insight into a pivotal time in history
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🚨📻 NEW PODCAST EPISODE📻🚨 E20: The 1978 World Cup was, putting it mildly, controversial and conspiratorial. Joining me to take a deep look at it was @RhysWRichards author of Blood On The Crossbar: The Dictatorship's World Cup. youtu.be/-VShKKyeQxU?is=5enE…

The Football Conversations - Episode 20 – Rhys Richards – Argentina...

Welcome to episode 20 of The Football Conversations on Eclectic Foo...

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Scotland Men’s Head Coach Steve Clarke has stepped down from his role. Our most successful National Team Head Coach has called time on his seven years in charge following our participation at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Was great fun writing about these incredible global clashes for @PitchPublishing
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𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | CLASSIC DERBIES & EPIC RIVALRIES by @nirvanadiary Showcasing and detailing football's great games, names and most memorable moments, this book covers the history, tradition and violent nature of football's biggest clashes. 🛒 stanchionbooks.com/products/…
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The book European football didn’t want you to know about.
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𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | A HISTORY OF EUROPEAN FOOTBALL IN 100 OBJECTS by @nirvanadiary Reveals the shocking hidden history of European football, highlighting the very worst behaviour: greed, cheating, match-fixing, bribery, extortion and murder. 🛒 stanchionbooks.com/products/…
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In 1975, one of Celtic's most iconic stars suddenly and inexplicably vanished… 50 years on, he returns to answer the question that has mystified fans for generations: Whatever happened to George Connelly? A truly indie film. By the fans, for the fans. Link in the comments.
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tim caple@timcapleMay 27
new edition of "Talking Sports Books" out now on all platforms and the website talkingsportsbooks.com a brilliantly written book chronicling the life of one of the greatest players of all time #Maradona
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𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | FOOTBALL IN SUN AND SHADOW by Eduardo Galeano One of the all-time football writing classics, from the eminent Uruguayan writer and journalist. Short essays and vignettes that chart the development of football from across the world. 🛒 stanchionbooks.com/products/…
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I joined Don Riddell (what a host) on CNN World Sport to discuss Celtic’s incredible league title win. This wasn’t long after the game and I’d been on ultra capo duties at the ACSOM Fanzone earlier, so please excuse the hoarse voice.
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📆 #OnThisDay in 1974, Franz Beckenbauer captained Bayern Munich to their first European Cup title. 🏆 This was the first of Bayern’s three consecutive European titles. 📕 Uli Hesse’s “The Three Lives of the Kaiser” tells us he was much more than just a fantastic footballer.
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Replying to @CadetesGhirl @nirvanadiary
🙏 Thanks Laura, that’s very high praise. Delighted you enjoyed it. 🇳🇱 More here… pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/f…

Fierce Genius: Cruyff’s Year at Feyenoord

In 1983 Cruyff was discarded by Ajax and signed for rivals Feyenoord, leading them to a double. Fierce Genius analyses this incredible season, as Cruyff evolves from player to coach. Packed with...

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Thanks @CadetesGhirl it was a thrill to write about my hero🙏⚽️👍
Laura Bradburn@CadetesGhirlMay 16
Quite simply, one of the best football books, no, the best BOOKS, I’ve ever read. If you’re a fan of football or simply want to appreciate the cultural impact of a genius in his field, pick this up. Great work, @nirvanadiary
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Johan Cruyff@JohanCruyffMay 13
Johan Cruyff played his last career football match ever, #OTD in 1984. He scored Feyenoord’s first goal in a 2-1 win, and sealed his career with another Eredivisie title. #CruyffLegacy
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A delight to research and write this. (3-3 for me👍😂)
SoccerBooksLtd
@SoccerBooksLtdMay 10
It’s #ElClásico time This important work on classic derbies & epic rivalries by @nirvanadiary explores the history, tradition & violent nature of world football's biggest clashes ⚽️📚👇 soccer-books.co.uk/products/… #BarçaRealMadrid #LaLiga
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