The Tartan Special One

By Barry Phillips

Lloyd George dreams of playing for his beloved Manchester United and lapping up the adulation of millions of fans across the globe. So when Dundee FC chairman Bob McCracken, a man of vision, ambition and moderately priced suits, offers Lloyd the chance to play his part in restoring the once-proud club to its rightful place in Scottish football, the shy 17-year-old sees it as a stepping stone to bigger things.

Instead he finds himself drawn into a battle for football’s very soul waged by Jocky, the team’s moustachioed, mononymous and megaphone-wielding manager, and seeking solace with Dundee’s first female binman.

The Tartan Special One, asks the big important questions and a load of wee ones as well. It’s pure teckle, aye? The Tartan Special One is a satirical novel intended purely for entertainment purposes.