{"product_id":"simmy-tackling-life-with-aberdeen-and-fergie","title":"Simmy: Tackling Life with Aberdeen and Fergie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 24px;\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" data-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eRed Redemption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e is the definitive account of how Aberdeen ended a 35-year wait to lift the Scottish Cup. Combining fan insight, exclusive interviews and historical reflection, it explores what the win meant to a club, a city – and its people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a mix of reporting, history and analytical insight, the book is perfect for anyone who values storytelling that captures the heart and soul of a football club and its community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt brings you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The full story of Aberdeen’s 2025 Scottish Cup triumph – the first time the club lifted the trophy in more than 30 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deep dive back in time to look at the 1990 cup-winning side, with reflections from Aberdeen hero Brian Irvine, who scored the penalty that secured that unforgettable victory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA riveting account of 35 years of heartbreak, false dawns and missed chances that made the eventual trophy triumph all the sweeter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExclusive interviews with former players, club insiders, journalists and lifelong fans who lived every moment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exploration of the rise of manager Jimmy Thelin and his impact on the club\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full-colour photo section capturing that famous day at Hampden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA look ahead to Aberdeen’s future, with exclusive insider perspectives on the club’s ambitions and vision and the trophy’s lasting legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA must-read for Aberdeen FC supporters and fans of Scottish football, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eRed Redemption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e will also appeal to readers interested in regional football identity, underdog triumphs or the culture of the Scottish game beyond the Old Firm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a four-decade journalistic career, Neil Drysdale has covered many major sports events, including the 1995 Rugby World Cup and the 2000 Olympics. An award-winning feature writer, his work has appeared in The Herald, The Sunday Times and The Press \u0026amp; Journal. He has authored several books, including a best-selling biography of Scotland and Rangers manager Walter Smith, and he co-wrote Scotland goalkeeper Alan Rough’s autobiography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePitch Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e24 x 16 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHardback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e288 pages\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMay 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEnglish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_spec\"\u003e9781836803027\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Neil Simpson, Neil Drysdale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58346235101565,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/stanchionbooks.com\/products\/simmy-tackling-life-with-aberdeen-and-fergie","provider":"Stanchion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}