The Legend of Robin Friday
By Roger Titford
It’s 35 years since Robin Friday, the patron saint of lower division bad boys, died at the age of only 38. Since then, his legend has mushroomed into the worlds of publishing, music and fashion. There’s even been a novel though the plans for a film appear on permanent hold. He is recognised way beyond the fans of Reading and Cardiff City, the two League clubs he played for in the 1970s.
In this 64-page photo-essay Roger Titford – who actually saw the majority of Friday’s games for Reading – traces exactly how the legend of “The Greatest Footballer You Never Saw” came about and where it has turned into pure myth. It crystallises Friday in his prime, examines the utterly different attitudes to the game existing not that long ago, and the fascination that the modern fan has with his era. Gloriously illustrated with the best-ever collection of images of Friday in action.
This 2025 reprint of the 2017 publication is freshly available at £12.
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