Robinho Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Melbourne writer Tony Wilson is writing an article for Schip Happens! next issue (Derby on 4 Feb). He wrote Australia United about his trip to the Germany World cup. He has donated 2 copies of his book for Heart fans. We'll probably do a comp. "In one mad month, Australia discovered what the rest of the world already knew. The FIFA World Cup is the greatest sporting event on earth. Tony Wilson was in Germany for every minute of the Socceroos World Cup roller coaster - from those eight magical minutes against Japan in Kaiserslautern and the Samba showdown with Brazil in Munich, to the dramatic draw with Croatia in Stuttgart and the final catastrophe against Italy back in Kaiserslautern. In a journey through 13 German towns and cities, with a stop-off in Strasbourg for the Tour de France, Wilson met bikini-clad Brazilians, a crazy conga line of Ghanaians, and a fan who hasn't missed a Socceroos game since 1969. He learned how to say "We're going to Berlin" in seven languages, discovered German delicacies such as calves' feet, and sung the new Aussie classic "You've got no kangaroos". He was even part of a mission to hand deliver a bag of Cherry Ripes to Harry Kewell. Tony Wilson is a fan, observer and student of the game. Australia United is his story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Sounds incredible. Makes me excited for my trip to Brazil (If we manage to qualify) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbze Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Brazil will be insane... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sash Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) I actually own a copy of Australia United. To be honest, I didn't get through it, I think because the memories of Germany '06 were still too recent so it didn't really grab me at the time. But it would be good to go back to it some time. I liked Tony Wilson from when he was on the 3RRR breakfast show. But he's a Victory fan which disappoints me greatly. It doesn't really make sense as he shows none of the attributes of the average Victory supporter. Seems a pretty decent chap really. Edited January 14, 2012 by Sash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVR04 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I keep seeing this about the top and think why an Adelaide united thread I have to keep reading it to remember its Australia United Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Probably the only non school book I’ve read start to finish. Actually probably the only book i have ever read start to finish. Tony's sense of humor hits the spot with me and he's got some pretty incredible tales in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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