Simon Binns - 'Red Star Paris: More than Just a Football Club' book event

A new chapter has begun at George Street Books in Glossop. Since July 2018 the shop has become George Street Community Bookshop. We are a Community Benefit Society, operating the business for the benefit of Glossopdale and to breathe new life into this local treasure.

George Street Community Bookshop

Hear about Simon's new book documenting the amazing history and the absolute soap opera of two wild seasons at Red Star Paris.

Curiosity Club

Taking place in the bookshop, Curiosity Club is the space where we host experts and knowledgable people, to share their ideas, thoughts and passions with others. Like the bookshop itself, we're here to showcase creative ideas and niche areas of knowledge.

Join us to hear Salford-based author Simon Binns in conversation with writer and journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltaylormanchester" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltaylormanchester" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michael Taylor</a> about his new book on Red Star Paris. The untold story of French football club Red Star Paris, its amazing history and the absolute soap opera of two wild seasons.A defiantly community-driven club, Red Star has a global reputation as one of the last remaining outposts of authentic, anti-modern football. But a controversial takeover by a US investment firm pits fans against club in a bitter fight for France's original rebel team.<a href="https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/red-star-paris-more-just-football-club" title="https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/red-star-paris-more-just-football-club" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/red-star-paris-more-just-football-club</a><h3>The book</h3>Written by former journalist Simon Binns, who spent two seasons getting under the skin of the club and the local area, this compelling book:<ul><li>Features exclusive interviews with the fans, local journalists, businesses, politicians, finance experts and former players</li><li>Explores the proud history of Red Star, one of the world's oldest football clubs, and how its fierce underdog spirit and reputation for resistance were fashioned</li><li>Details how the ultras lock horns with the club in a battle that takes them from terraces to courtroom, while the team tries to escape non-league obscurity</li><li>Tells the story of a remarkable club, but uncovers much bigger issues in French football, society and what the relationship between a club and its community really means</li></ul>Forget PSG. Red Star is the biggest (and coolest) club in Paris. But it might not live to tell the tale. This is a must-read for football history and social history enthusiasts, plus any football fan disillusioned with the modern game.Books will be available to buy on the evening from the Dark Peak Books mobile bookshop!Suggested donation: £4 / ticketAll funds support the community bookshop

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