…about Tortured Tales of a Collingwood Tragic:

“A little Nick Hornby, a little Frank McCourt, a lot of the glorious irrationality of life as a football fan, effortlessly realised.” – Greg Baum, The Age

“Gilchrist’s tale of growing up in a small country town is laugh-out-loud funny.” – Herald Sun Weekend Books

“Every football supporter will relate to this passionate Collingwood fan’s reminiscences of days gone by… This is a brilliantly expressed book and love them or hate them a true reflection of a Collingwood supporter’s feelings.” – Peter McKenna, former Collingwood champion

“Gilchrist takes us through a Collingwood fan’s journey into Magpie hell and back again. It describes a wonderful affliction, a vital madness. Hang your scarf out the window and enjoy the ride.” – Paul Daffey, football writer & journalist