Book Poll

[Lorn]

Ok, in light of what Desserter has said about being able to sell a book I ahve decided to put a poll together to gauge public opinion on whether they would buy a book on his life.

Sorry to take the board over guys, but reserach is seemingly important.

[Spud]

I would buy the book - however unfortunately there are very few people outside of boxing who know who Howard Rainey is.

Not insulting just the truth.

I know Howard and know he has got some stories that would make peoples hair curl - however what has he done that others havnt??

[el_grande_mauro_mina]

Most certainly.

[black panther]

I wouldn't know who Howard was if I hadn't read "Looking for a fight" by David Matthews. But since I have, I would definitely buy Howard's book. I'm sure he's got some very interesting stories to tell about the game.

[Scrap]

The book would only appeal sadly to hardcore boxing types, however saying that it does depend on how the book is marketed. If it was called "The Howard Rainey Story" it doesnt sell but if it is marketed and titled in a way that plays on his eccentric side this makes both press and public take interest and if done well it would have a chance.

Eccentric ? eccentric ? what makes you say that ??!!! lmfao

[Scrap]

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[Deserter]

I wouldn't know who Howard was if I hadn't read "Looking for a fight" by David Matthews. But since I have, I would definitely buy Howard's book. I'm sure he's got some very interesting stories to tell about the game.

That's how I found out about Howard as well

[Lorn]

Spud

He has done more than most love he just doesnt bleat about it.

I cant see that anyone else has their own invention being backed by one of the countries top uni's with a student they have employed to do a 3 year PHD on either.

Just a thought

[el_grande_mauro_mina]

I would like to read a autobiography on Spud!

Welcome back by the way...

[Spud]

Spud

He has done more than most love he just doesnt bleat about it.

I cant see that anyone else has their own invention being backed by one of the countries top uni's with a student they have employed to do a 3 year PHD on either.

Just a thought

Lorn,

There is no need to be patronising with your first line.

I admire Howard greatly - I think he has been a fantastic servant to British Boxing - however I will be bold enough to state I do not think his exploits are more worthy of a book than say many many other trainers and managers of the sport who have also served it so well.

[McCannW14]

Ive been following boxing for 30 years and I have never heard of him. Sorry