What is it like to follow one of English football's perennial non-achievers? At the end of the 1963/64 season, Birmingham City stayed in the first division by winning on the last day of the campaign. In the 55 years that followed, the Blues kept either survival or promotion for the final fixture on a further 12 occasions. Stir in nine relegations, eight promotions, along with play-off failures and embarrassing exits from cup competitions and you'll have an idea of what it means to be a Blues fan. But you don't have to be a Birmingham fan to enjoy this book. Hugging Strangers is a light-hearted collection of tales from a lifelong, hopeless football addict that will strike a chord with anyone who has supported their football club through thick and thin.
