Books by Emdad Rahman
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Born and bred in the UK, Emdad Rahman refers to himself as a 'novice football poet'. He is a civil servant in London.
He is a keen running enthusiast, having competed in three consecutive London marathons.
An author of Bangladeshi origin, Emdad is involved with charity work in the East End of London where he was bought up.
He edits the blog www.emdad.neemit.net.
Emdad is a Super Star of Team London
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Londoner Emdad Rahman has been a lifelong football fan. This is the author's third collection of footballing prose. A qualified level 9 football referee and running enthusiast, Emdad has been the recipient of many awards, including 2 civic awards from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. An adopted Scouser, Emdad lives and works in East London. He is also involved in a number of charitable initiatives, working with young people and families. Emdad is also the Executive Editor at the London Bangla Bilingual Free Weekly. A keen writer and traveller, Emdad edits and blogs at www.emdad.neemit.net |
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Buy the bookGet 'Kings of Africa: Lyrical Recitations from the African Cup of Nations - Angola 2010' by Emdad Rahman directly from the publisher for only £9.99!
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"If like me you were gripped by each match of this year's African Cup of Nations, you will find Emdad Rahman's lively and passionate poems engaging and uplifting." - Councillor Abjol Miah, London "Emdad's book has ensured that the noise inside the stadium continues to reverberate outside. The book offers a stunning depiction of a major football
event, and the African Cup of Nations 2010 now has a unique match by match record." - Shahed Ali, Artistic Director, Arts Worldwide Ltd |
Testimonials"Emdad's penned words provide the reader with insightful perspectives of the African Cup of Nations. Emdad depicts his talent laden words in a manner that enables the reader to
embark on an African journey." - Aaron Teboho Mokoena, Bafana Bafana (South Africa) & Portsmouth Football Club "Like most of the football poets' community, I tuned in regularly to the Football Poets website to find Emdad's highly unusual, often comical, often dramatic take on the
latest games in the African Nations Cup. With a deep love for, and insight into, the game and a rhythmical prowess at rhyming couplets, he brought the whole competition alive
for us with his flamboyant reports. And what was more remarkable was that he did them all real-time, without the luxury of re-writing at leisure! I'm actually sorry that the
African Nations Cup is over as I'll miss tuning in to Emdad's latest reports. Better than the Daily Star anyway!" - Peter Goulding, Football Poet "Emdad Rahman's new book about the African Cup of Nations is an excellent read, which captures the essence of this wonderful tournament. The author somehow manages to convey the experience
in colourful way, exuding all that's best about the Continent's football. Well done Emdad!" - Derek Bennett, Senior Football Development Officer, London Borough of Tower Hamlets |
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Londoner Emdad Rahman has been a lifelong football fan. 'Seeking Henri Delaunay' is the author's second collection of footballing prose. A qualified level 9 football referee and running enthusiast, Emdad has been the recipient of many awards, including 2 civic awards from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. An adopted Scouser, Emdad lives and works in East London. He is also involved in a number of charitable initiatives, working with young people and families. A keen writer and traveller, Emdad blogs at www.emdad.neemit.net |
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Buy the bookGet 'Seeking Henri Delaunay: A Poetic Chronicle of the UEFA European Football Championship 2008' by Emdad Rahman directly from the publisher for only £9.99!
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Testimonials"As an international, I can safely say that international representation and recognition is the peak of any footballer's career. Nothing
can beat the feeling of pulling on your nation's colours, standing to attention during the national anthem and playing for your country's footballing honour.
The chosen few are envied, cheered and castigated with equal measure." - Adnan Ahmed, Ferencvaros "
The football fan has long regarded the Beautiful Game as worthy of the highest praise. Emdad Rahman takes
such adoration one step higher - compiling a whole book of poetry around the 2008 UEFA Championship. He
skillfully presents each game in a series of poems that cleverly capture the atmosphere of one of the footballing world's most
exciting tournaments. The Beautiful Game becomes the Poet's Muse.
" - Jerome Taylor, The Independent "'Seeking Henri Delaunay' is without doubt a unique offering. What chance of enthralling readers waxing lyrical
on each and every match in an equally enthralling tournament... but here it is. And it works!" - Crispin Thomas Editor & Performance Poet, footballpoets.org "Emdad is involved in countless initiatives within the community, and it is a testament to him that he has found the time to write, edit and publish this book." - Muhammad Jubair, Chief Reporter, Channel S "'Seeking Henri Delaunay' is the result of a hobby, which is bound to enthrall all readers, be they football fans or otherwise." - Shah Yousuf, Editor, London Bangla Bilingual Free Weekly |
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Born and brought up in the East End of London, Emdad Rahman fell in love with football when he watched his hero Bryan Robson orchestrate a resounding 3-0 win against an all star Barcelona team at Old Trafford in the European Cup Winners Cup quarter finals in 1984. Other formative experiences in Emdad's childhood include Liverpool beating AS Roma in the European Cup final that year with Bruce Grobbelaar's 'wobbly legs' clown antics, Everton capturing the Cup Winners Cup against Rapid Wien in 1985 and the Liverpool double year of 1986. As a ten year old, Emdad was mesmerised with Mexico 86 - an incredible and endless talent show which cemented his obsession with the beautiful game. Emdad started to write football poetry in 2006 after stumbling upon a football poetry website. "The Greatest Game on Earth - A Collection of Footballing Verse" is the first published collection of Emdad's footballing poetry. For all lovers of poetry and football this short collection will ignite treasured recollections and reminiscences of the beautiful game. If you're into the artistic aspect of football, here's something that is sure to delight and captivate you. |
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Testimonials"If there are still people around who think football is just 90 minutes of chasing a ball around, then Emdad Rahman's book should put them right. With Nessun Dorma, Pavarotti and Grand Opera already on the terraces, it was only a matter of time till poetry moved in. 'The Greatest Game on Earth' adds the stanza to soccer's cultural bonanza." - Bertie Ramsbottom "Emdad has lived up to his promise of providing an uplifting book of poetry. This collection of verse is inspiring." - Muhib Choudhury "Vigorous, startling, expressive, poignant and subtle." - Shakayet Hussain "A poignant expression of yearnings, memories and joy." - Rabina Khan "This book contains well crafted and wholesome poetry." - Shafiqul Haque |
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