Uncle Barry's book
Uncle Barry's book
Essential reading. There's a story about Prince Harry don't you know.
Released on 28th April.
My Life: Knockouts, Snookers, Bullseyes, Tight Lines and Sweet Deals
'I am the largest sports promoter in the world. I promote 11 sports to a global audience of billions of people every day of my life'
A larger than life working class hero, Romford born and bred - always ready with the perfect soundbite - Barry Hearn was famously described as 'roguish but never a rogue'.
Hearn is credited with turning snooker into one of the biggest sports in Britain. He essentially turned a sport in which competitors wear bowties into a massive, globally televised event. Away from the table, his promotions empire casts its net over a dozen sports - from professional boxing to darts, fishing to ten-pin bowling - and his career spans four decades. He also previously owned Leyton Orient football club.
Packed with hilarious anecdotes from the golden age of snooker, and behind-the-scenes insight into boxing negotiations and darts bust-ups, Hearn's book is a joy to read from start to finish.
Released on 28th April.
My Life: Knockouts, Snookers, Bullseyes, Tight Lines and Sweet Deals
'I am the largest sports promoter in the world. I promote 11 sports to a global audience of billions of people every day of my life'
A larger than life working class hero, Romford born and bred - always ready with the perfect soundbite - Barry Hearn was famously described as 'roguish but never a rogue'.
Hearn is credited with turning snooker into one of the biggest sports in Britain. He essentially turned a sport in which competitors wear bowties into a massive, globally televised event. Away from the table, his promotions empire casts its net over a dozen sports - from professional boxing to darts, fishing to ten-pin bowling - and his career spans four decades. He also previously owned Leyton Orient football club.
Packed with hilarious anecdotes from the golden age of snooker, and behind-the-scenes insight into boxing negotiations and darts bust-ups, Hearn's book is a joy to read from start to finish.
Re: Uncle Barry's book
I'll wait a few months and grab it from the bargain bins.
Make a good back up next time there's panic buying on bog roll.
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Rout “I hate the PDC #34567”
Just cos Bazza banned you for being a cock.
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God rest Alf Garnett and Prince Phil.
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Got a flight to the UK that day. Hopefully will be in the WH Smiths.
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Probably would be a decent read, even if half of it is fiction.
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Someone read that one.
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"This book is amazing. Bob Potter is an absolute legend. If you’re local, or simply interested in a man full of drive and ambition, you need to read it."
Maybe it was Tracey Jay's copy.
Maybe it was Tracey Jay's copy.
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Apparently there's 3 chapters on darts being the second most watched sport on TV.waddle147 wrote:Probably would be a decent read, even if half of it is fiction.
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Aye, ol Bazza and Susan were in Epstein's little black book alright.
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I hate Bazza #4567484552442
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God rest Alf Garnett and Prince Phil.
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ILAD was mates with Jimmy Savile
All coppers were.
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Re: Uncle Barry's book
No surprises there.
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Barry is doing signing sessions for his book at the Crucible today and tomorrow.
Only open to those with tickets for the relevant snooker sessions as it’s inside the building.
https://wst.tv/barry-hearn-book-signing/
Obviously he thinks snooker fans more likely to buy the book than darts fans. No sign of anything at any of the PL nights.
Only open to those with tickets for the relevant snooker sessions as it’s inside the building.
https://wst.tv/barry-hearn-book-signing/
Obviously he thinks snooker fans more likely to buy the book than darts fans. No sign of anything at any of the PL nights.
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They’re only interested in fighting, getting absolutely smashed and throwing piss everywhere, matemalcy93 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:22 am Barry is doing signing sessions for his book at the Crucible today and tomorrow.
Only open to those with tickets for the relevant snooker sessions as it’s inside the building.
https://wst.tv/barry-hearn-book-signing/
Obviously he thinks snooker fans more likely to buy the book than darts fans. No sign of anything at any of the PL nights.
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Or a piss up, as it's known in Wales.BlueSpark wrote:They’re only interested in fighting, getting absolutely smashed and throwing piss everywhere, matemalcy93 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:22 am Barry is doing signing sessions for his book at the Crucible today and tomorrow.
Only open to those with tickets for the relevant snooker sessions as it’s inside the building.
https://wst.tv/barry-hearn-book-signing/
Obviously he thinks snooker fans more likely to buy the book than darts fans. No sign of anything at any of the PL nights.
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oche balboa wrote:ILAD was mates with Jimmy Savile
All coppers were.
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in six months time when it's in the bargain bin, our family looking for a cheap present or stocking filler for us lot will see it and think "ooh, they'd really like that"
and we will smile as we unwrap it
and we will smile as we unwrap it
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talking of darts / books / folk in darts, auntie is showing the jocky wilson said programme friday night 1030