{"product_id":"that-world-cup-guy-forty-years-nine-world-cups-and-one-fans-incredible-journey","title":"That World Cup Guy: Forty Years, Nine World Cups and One Fan's Incredible Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" style=\"padding-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eFirst-of-its-kind football travel memoir spanning nine World Cups – told by an England superfan with a flair for storytelling who became a ‘viral’ sensation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" style=\"padding-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eAndy’s viral fame peaked during the 2022 Qatar World Cup, when fans noticed his distinctive look and began tracing his appearances at various past tournaments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" style=\"padding-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eThat World Cup Guy is a joyful, unpredictable journey through more than 40 years of football fandom, following Andy as he travels across the globe to attend nine World Cups – eight men’s and one women’s. This unique book brings you:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" style=\"padding-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e- A rare, evolving view of 40 years of the World Cup: both the competition and its growing global culture\u003cbr\u003e- More than just football: it’s a book about the people, places and adventures that come with chasing the World Cup – from sleeping rough in Spain to partying with fans in the streets of Rio\u003cbr\u003e- Cultural snapshots: whether it’s a Brazilian BBQ, an Italian piazza or a Thai beach bar, each story offers a vivid sense of place and community – an unofficial history of how the World Cup brings the world together\u003cbr\u003e- Celebrity and surreal encounters: from chance meetings with drug smugglers and football legends to pretending to be a Romanian journalist to sneak into a stadium, the book is packed with offbeat, unforgettable moments\u003cbr\u003e- Engaging, fan-driven writing: Andy writes with warmth, honesty and a light touch, making it easy for readers to join him in the highs and lows of following football’s greatest tournament\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" style=\"padding-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eWhile rooted in England’s story, this is a book for anyone who loves football, travel or simply a good human story told with humour and insight.\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\u003eAndy Milne is an England superfan who has attended nine World Cups. A former teacher turned global traveller, he’s featured on the BBC, Sky Sports and ESPN, and went viral during Qatar 2022. Andy winters in Thailand and runs a treasure hunt company. Known for his unpredictable adventures, he brings a fresh, fan-first perspective to the global game.\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\u003e20 x 13 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePaperback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e272 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\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9781836802860\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Milne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58279147372925,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/5149\/9341\/files\/2026-06-1118.23.27.jpg?v=1781279886","url":"https:\/\/stanchionbooks.com\/products\/that-world-cup-guy-forty-years-nine-world-cups-and-one-fans-incredible-journey","provider":"Stanchion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}