‘For every Manc a religion’ Manchester. Birthplace of industry, the Stone Roses, the Class of 92 and, in 1979, a small brown man called Noz. This is the story of how, and why, he came to be a strictly halal Stretford Ender. ‘For every Manc a religion’ Manchester. Birthplace of industry, the Stone Roses, the Class of 92 and, in 1979, a small brown man called Noz. This is the story of how, and why, he came to be a strictly halal Stretford Ender. Nooruddean Choudry was born in 1979 — the year Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister, Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose, Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the last Shah of Iran, and Tim Martin opened his first Wetherspoons. Also that year, a local football club lost the Cup Final to Arsenal courtesy of a man named Sunderland. That club would become an all-consuming obsession for young Nooruddean, who would one day become a small brown man and, vitally, also a Red. Inshallah United is the story of the first British-born son of a Pakistani family living in England’s second city. And geography is important, because if it wasn't for his mum and dad settling in Manchester rather than anywhere else in the world, so much of what makes up Nooruddean's identity could have been so different. As it was, he grew up as a Muslim, Manchester United supporting, Morrissey-loving, Maggie-hating, working-class Manc. Inshallah United is about growing up as a strictly halal Stretford Ender; a devout Muslim and diehard Red. It’s about praying five times a day that United would sign Alan Shearer and knock the Scousers off their perch. And it’s a deeply personal account of life as a Muslim Asian Mancunian kid in the late 80s and 90s, bookmarked by the most successful period in Manchester United's history. ‘I read this lovely book in one session. Every page sparkles with warmth, wisdom and humour. The book is dressed in a football kit but underneath is a celebration of family, friendship and faith. Very uplifting and very funny. I can't wait to find out what happened next.’ Bob Mortimer 'A truly funny, spirited and original memoir – I loved it. Noz’s wonderful writing is totally transporting.' Marina Hyde ‘Very charming and very funny.’ Kathy Burke ‘Apart from all the bits about United, it's great!’ Jamie Carragher ‘Recognisable, evocative, moving and fun. Noz writes brilliantly. Get this read.’ Graham Hunter Nooruddean Choudry, also known as Bearded Genius, has c. 170k Twitter followers and is one of the more prominent commentators on all things Manchester United, as well as a lot of other random things that interest him. He has worked for the Red Issue fanzine, and written for the Mirror, the Guardian and others about football. He was Creative Director at JOE, covering and writing about subjects away from football, like politics, culture, social issues, etc. • Author has 175k Twitter followers under the handle @BeardedGenius • Nooruddean will reach a broad audience via his own channels and through the backing of influential followers like Ash Sarkar, Gary Lineker, Marina Hyde, Gary Neville, James O’Brien and Nish Kumar. • Every bit as compelling a tale of young obsession and growing up different as Sarfraz Manzoor’s ‘Blinded by the Light’ / ‘Greetings from Bury Park’ • Sits in the same space as Sathnam Sanghera’s ‘The Boy With the Topknot’, Nick Hornby’s ‘Fever Pitch’, the film ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ and Meera Syal’s ‘Anita and Me’ • Should appeal to Man Utd fans and members of the British Asian community • All rights Competition: Manchester United Ruined My Life;The Good Immigrant;Fever Pitch;The Damned Utd;Greetings From Bury Park;Natives;It’s Not About the Burqa;Hidden Heritage. By;Colin Shindler;Meera Syal;Anita Rani;Nikesh Shukla;Sathnam Sangera;Nick Hornby;David Peace;Sarfraz Manzoor;Akala;Tez Ilyas;Mohsin Zaidi
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