Book in Polish edition.
The 1995 film I.D., telling the story of a young cop going undercover among football hooligans, became a cult classic with its brutal take on English football. Years later, James Bannon, the real-life inspiration behind the main character, revealed that the plot was based on true events from his infiltration of The Bushwackers firm. In his book Running with the Firm, he tells about a violent reality ruled by brutality, where police operations often turned out clumsy and ineffective. A shocking story proving that real life can be more disturbing than fiction.
You go away because you love your team. You’re not alone. You’re surrounded by people with the same buzz. Some of them you even call friends. But you have to stay alert. In your group there might be an intruder whose only job is to land you and your mates in trouble.
Maciej Muszyński - Stadionowi Oprawcy
The world of football hooligans is terrifying yet fascinating. James Bannon takes us inside a world we’re usually not allowed to enter. He steps into it as a member of the most hated group among fans - the police. This story isn’t just about hooligans, but also about the constant struggle to stay undercover.
Krzysztof Bielecki - Angielskie Espresso
- Release date: 10.07.2024
- Translated by: Piotr Borman
- Format: 140mm/205mm
- Cover: softcover with flaps
- Pages: 432