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We all know the story, we've all read about it, watched it, bloody hell a lot of us were there on that last day to experience it but its STILL an incredible watch and an incredible story.
This is a wonderful (fairytale) story on so many levels - overcoming adversity, sticking by people, the power of both family and human relationships, kindness, giving unsolicited support, the wonders of medical science and the icing on the cake to elevate it to "Boys' own" status, scoring the "goal that kept us up".
One thing that doesn't seem to be being reported as much, however, is the work Joe is doing as a mentor and motivator/motivation in support of other sufferers. His selflessness, when the course of least resistance might be to adopt a "victim" mentality, shows not only his fighting character but also his compassion and decency as a human being. All of this after a tough upbringing.
He deserves every good thing that comes his way for the rest of his life. Well done Joe. A true role model and an absolute bona fide ambassador for RAFC.
Joe's releasing a book called "Darkness and Light" which looks like it will document the ups and downs of his life up to this point - scheduled to be released on October 22nd and you can preorder it on Amazon :)
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Football Real Stories on 14:08 - Sep 14 with 5434 views
Apart from the obvious, it must be said that Rochdale is his club and he holds it very dear to his heart. To score the goal that saves his club from relegation must have been a wonderful feeling, even without all the baggage he has had to cope with. To do it after all he went through, ( to even get on the bench) must have been an indescribable feeling. Nobody deserved it more than him, I only wish we had a few more with his level of determination.
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Football Real Stories on 18:12 - Sep 28 with 5109 views
π We're delighted to announce that @JJL_Thompson will be holding his official book launch at the #CrownOilArena on Wednesday 17th October.
Come along & meet him in the Club Shop between 4pm & 6pm, & be the first to pick up a copy of 'Darkness & Light' before anyone else!#RAFCpic.twitter.com/px2CGp6qxn
Do we suspect the club shop will stock the book for the forseeable future as not back in UK until December ? Yes appreciate could buy off Amazon but would prefer to buy from club if possible
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Football Real Stories on 19:36 - Oct 18 with 4408 views
Football Real Stories on 17:19 - Oct 18 by davidab2202
Do we suspect the club shop will stock the book for the forseeable future as not back in UK until December ? Yes appreciate could buy off Amazon but would prefer to buy from club if possible
Your lucky day!
π Good news, Dale fans!
More copies of @JJL_Thompson's autobiography - Darkness and Light: My Story - have arrived in the @rafcclubshop!
They are available to purchase in-store for Β£16.99, with copies available online from 4pm today.
Finished reading the book on Saturday. It's a fantastic read and you'll be in years several times. Must admit, thought it was just going to be some publishers cashing in but there's not one bit of that. Might sound stupid but I won't offer any spoilers so people can read it themselves (you really need to). One thing I will say is that last year was more of a miracle than any of us realised. Thought it was the footballing story of Hollywood anyway but wow!
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Football Real Stories on 11:01 - Oct 22 with 3819 views
Football Real Stories on 10:21 - Oct 22 by ColDale
Finished reading the book on Saturday. It's a fantastic read and you'll be in years several times. Must admit, thought it was just going to be some publishers cashing in but there's not one bit of that. Might sound stupid but I won't offer any spoilers so people can read it themselves (you really need to). One thing I will say is that last year was more of a miracle than any of us realised. Thought it was the footballing story of Hollywood anyway but wow!
How awesome would it be if someone picked up the film rights?
Edit: Taking nominations for who would play KH β¦β¦β¦ my nomination goes to Cantona with shaved head and Northern accent?
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