Namaste, Geezer
Namaste, Geezer by Shekhar Bhatia is a revealing memoir published by Pitch Publishing (Brighton) Limited on May 20, 2024. This 160-page book offers insights from one of England’s top national newspaper reporters, who has covered significant events in sports and society, including the Heysel disaster and the death of Princess Diana.
In this memoir, Bhatia reflects on his experiences as a football fan growing up in the 1970s, navigating the challenges posed by both the sport and societal prejudices. He shares his journey from being a young supporter of West Ham, facing hostility as an Asian-heritage fan, to establishing a successful career in journalism. The narrative explores themes of ambition and resilience, highlighting the intersection of sports, race, and personal growth.
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Namaste, Geezer is a revealing and trenchant memoir by one of England’s top national newspaper reporters, who has seen and covered it all, from the Heysel disaster to World Cups, plus the death of Princess Diana.
Most football fans who grew up loving the game in the hooliganism-blighted 1970s probably experienced running from opposition fans at some point. For Shekhar Bhatia, the menacing enemy was within – the nastier, right-wing elements among fans of his own team. Taken to West Ham by his father, who arrived in Britain from India in the late 1950s, young Shekhar just could not understand the hate directed towards rare Asian-heritage fans back then, and has since spent a lifetime steering a path between his loyalty to the Hammers and racism in the game.
Often shocking, ultimately joyous, this is a tale of rising above prejudice to fulfil ambitions, in both football and journalism.
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