The Football Factory (novel)
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| The Football Factory | |
| Author | John King |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
| Publication date | May, 1997 |
| Media type | print (paperback) |
| Pages | 256 pp |
| ISBN | 0-224-04302-1 |
| Followed by | England Away |
The Football Factory is a novel by John King. The book follows a group of working class English men who support Chelsea F.C. and indulge in football hooliganism. The principal character/narrator is Tommy Johnson, with vignettes from minor characters interspersed throughout the novel. The book deals with racism, sexism, class consciousness, football hooliganism and working class culture.
