Author:Jackie Cahill,Paddy Russell
Tipperary native Paddy Russell has been one of the leading referees in the GAA for the past 30 years. His story is a remarkable one, following his rise from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of two All-Ireland finals.
Inspired by the late, great John Moloney, Russell took his first steps in refereeing in 1976. He quickly emerged as a leading light and rapidly worked his way to the top of his profession.
Russell has enjoyed a successful career but it is also one laced with drama, most notably that arising from the 1995 All-Ireland senior football final between Tyrone and Dublin. Russell later took charge of the tempestuous National Football League clash between Dublin and Tyrone in 2006, which became known as 'The Battle of Omagh', and the stormy showdown between Leinster rivals Dublin and Meath in April 2008. Just two months later, Russell was in charge of the Munster senior football championship tie between All-Ireland champions Kerry and Clare when Kerry captain Paul Galvin slapped the referee's notebook from his hands, earning a three-month suspension.
In Final Whistle, Russell reflects on his eventful journey, including these controversial matches, and describes vividly the stresses and strains of refereeing modern-day Gaelic games.
A fine book - one which is swept along on the tides of controversy . . . the pick of this year's GAA books
—— Irish ExaminerRussell's honesty and humanity come through at all times
—— Irish Sunday IndependentAn interesting outlook on the game by a referee who has found himself wrapped up in some of the more newsworthy on-pitch incidents these past few years
—— Sunday TribuneMagnificent... A tender and intriguing picture of the man
—— Michael Simkins , Mail on SundayIt makes for excellent social history... McKinstry does an excellent job, recounting Hobb's exploits with impressive thoroughness
—— Simon Wilde , Sunday TimesImpressively researched... McKinstry does an excellent job recounting Hobbes' exploits
—— Mike Atherton , The Times'It's an enthralling, eye-opening read, even for those with no interest in the sport'
—— Timeout.comLurid and fascinating tale of the powers behind the scenes in New York, then capital of the boxing world.
—— The ReviewA colourful romp through Georgian London and its scoundrels and chancers
—— Daily MailGenuinely funny
—— Richard WilliamsMade me chuckle
—— Mark CavendishHilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes
—— Glasgow HeraldAn irreverent and funny take on cycling’s biggest race from a man who has seen it up close every year since 2003
—— Lesley McDowell , Glasgow HeraldI found his behind-the-scenes look at the famous race both highly amusing and telling in equal measure
—— Johann Lamont , Scotland on SundayCycling at its best is fiercely cosmopolitan and internationalist, Boulting provides the kind of commentary the sport deserves, and will need if it is to fulfil its undoubted potential to reach out and grow
—— Mark Perryman , The Huffington Post
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