Winner Stays On
14 matches. 14 locations. And one man's fascinating first-hand account of modern football through the lens of the FA Cup.
A brilliant idea. You can imagine somebody from overseas picking up this book and learning a lot about the country
BBC Radio 5 Live
Let me tell you folks, somebody in your life wants this book. It's a lovely read, there's plenty of laughs in it, and it is thought-provoking as well when you look at the kaleidoscopic differences economically and socially across this country
TalkSPORT
A personal tale of one man’s journey up the English footballing pyramid via the lottery of the FA Cup
Amazon Review
England with theFA Cup for a Compass
Winner Stays On is a unique adventure that takes us across the entire spectrum of the English game, from Tuffley Rovers to Burton Albion, Luton Town to Manchester City, revealing the people and places that make football tick.
With original research and rich, funny prose, the book blends elements of travel writing with football culture and barstool sociology alongside an in-depth look at the changing role of the FA Cup.