"It's Only A Game" by Jason Marriner

Jason admits to having been "a bit of a nuisance" in the past. In this, his first book, he tells his story in a frank and honest way ... and what a story it is. This is no run-of-the-mill series of "we done them" and "we run them" tales, but a proper account which blows the lid off the deceitful shenanigans that Donal MacIntyre got up to in the name of "investigative reporting". How 344 hours of  covertly shot BBC video was cunningly edited down to an hour to paint an unjust and prejudiced picture of him. He tells the story of the disgraceful court case (trial by TV) and his time "away" at Her Majesty's pleasure. And you'll absolutely love reading the actual court transcripts of how Jason's legal team put the screws on the self-important MacIntyre in court, tied him up in knots and made him sound like a dishonest egotistical pillock who seemed to believe that he was above the law.

This is a book that you simply MUST read mate, 'cos this could so easily be YOU!

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Jason (right) and Mal

.... to Jason Marriner's website. A website that continues to become more interesting as it builds over the weeks, so bookmark this page and come back soon to find out what's new.

Jason has been a very busy man recently, having made a DVD with Liam of Gangster Videos and arranging publication of his book. I had a chance to read the manuscript of the book and it's extraordinarily interesting. In fact I had trouble putting it down until I'd reached the final page, much to the annoyance of the young lady I was seeing at the time. The book is now available to buy here and the DVD is now available to buy here.

Jason has also been putting on "An Audience with Jason Marriner" shows recently and is now touring the country doing book signings. If you're interested in putting on an event with Jason (and you should be 'cos he's a very funny man and the crowds love him) or you think he might be ideal for your TV feature or documentary then email Mal to start an informal discussion.

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12 July 2008

King Billy

Jason is in Belfast celebrating the Glorious 12th. I could here the pipes and drums of the marching bands in the background when he phoned to say he wished everyone a very happy and a very cheery 12th July.

2nd July 2008

1. Hello Jason,

I was reading your messages on your website and someone from bolton ask you if youre going to bring out another book? So my question is: do you bring out another book because that would be great!!! And when you place some newphoto's on your website?
Thanks and best regards and i'm looking forward to your responce.

Alex (FEYENOORD/Holland)
 
2. Thanks alot Jason , I'm looking forward to reading it. I know the film might be a way off but still , not many people get that sort of thing in their life.Your story will inspire alot of everyday people by the way you have overcome an injustice like you and Andy have had , and come out of that adversity in a really good way. Is Andy alright now cause you don't here much about the lad?, i've never known someone get 7 years for talking to his mates about whether they were on the road or not? , how did they work out you and him organised the row with Leicester from that ride with Mr Donut. Fuck me , it's absolute bollocks when i think about it , they lock people up who have killed someone in their car for less than that.I think the Old Bill have had it in for you 2 lads probably because you were too quick for them in the past and made them look like fucking monkeys. Have a good weekend mate.
Cheers
Chris


On 27 Jun 2008, at 08:49, Jason Marriner wrote:

I have spoken about a film but these things take time i mean like years.........Yes it will be my pleasure to sign you a book mate.

Jase
3. Circus tavern was quality mate!!! Got wrecked and cut a few shapes with Roy Shaw!!

Good to see ya there mate, ill keep ya updated about doin a show,

Si
4. hi jason i'm rocco from italy exactly bergamo in the north part , i'm very happy to send a message to you because for me headhunters are a legend and legend never stop to dye , i read hickey and chubby's books and i appreciate very much hooliganism style of eightes , my favourite team is obviously CFC but i became sad cause many boys here think that the real hooligans are only millwall and west ham but for me the only one firm is chelsea headhunters , it's a pleasure send a message to you , take care NO SURRENDER , IRA SCUM , GOODBYE ..... ROCCO CFC HEADHUNTERS ITALY !!!!

30 June 2008

More news about Ronnie Biggs:

Ronnie Biggs: My Story

by Ronnie Biggs, Mike Gray and Tel Currie

Ronnie Biggs (with Mike Gray and Tel Currie, who are two of Biggs' closest friends and regular visitors) have signed contracts with Apex Publishing Ltd to publish his life story 'Ronnie Biggs: My Life' which will be released in November 2008.

Ronnie Biggs (born August 8, 1929) is an English prisoner who is known for escaping from prison after his minor role in the Great Train Robbery of 1963 and for being on the run for many years. He eventually settled in Brazil but voluntarily returned to England in 2001.

Biggs announced to The Sun that he would be willing to return to the UK. Biggs was fully aware that he would be detained upon arrival in England. Even so, he returned voluntarily on May 7, 2001, and was immediately arrested and re-imprisoned. Ronald Biggs had 28 years of his sentence left to serve. Since his return he has undergone a number of health scares, including two heart attacks, and has failed to get his sentence overturned or reduced.

His son said in a press release that contrary to some press reports, Biggs has not returned to the UK simply to receive health care. Health care was available in Brazil and he had many friends and supporters who would certainly have contributed to any such expenses. Biggs' stated desire was to "walk into a Margate pub as an Englishman and buy a pint of bitter".

On November 14, 2001, Biggs petitioned Governor Hynd of HMP Belmarsh for early release on compassionate grounds based on his poor health. He had been treated four times at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich in less than six months. His health was deteriorating rapidly and he asked to be released into the care of his son for his remaining days. The application was denied.

On August 10, 2005, it was reported that Biggs had contracted MRSA. His lawyers, seeking for his release on grounds of compassion, said that their client's death was likely to be imminent.

On October 26, 2005, the Home Secretary Charles Clarke declined his appeal stating that his illness is not deemed terminal. Home Office compassion policy is to release prisoners with three months left to live. Biggs continues to need a tube for feeding and has difficulty speaking.

On July 4, 2007, Biggs was moved from Belmarsh prison to Norwich prison on "compassionate grounds".

In December 2007, Biggs issued a further appeal, from Norwich prison, asking to be released from jail to die with his family: "I am an old man and often wonder if I truly deserve the extent of my punishment. I have accepted it and only want freedom to die with my family and not in jail. I hope Mr Straw decides to allow me to do that. I have been in jail for a long time and I want to die a free man. I am sorry for what happened. It has not been an easy ride over the years. Even in Brazil I was a prisoner of my own making".

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26 June 2008

The following just in from Michael Gray:

After Ronnie's lawyer Giovanni di Stefano announced yesterday (June 25) on his Official web site, that Ronnies case had been sent to the Parole Board by the Home Office, the "UK media Circus" began, (see today's Daily Mirror Front Page above).

The Home Office have not allowed Ronnie to claim the Custody when he was in Brazil & Barbados, therefore his 10 Year stretch is ending in JULY 2009, which is a Third of his Original 30 Years (How many people did Ronnie Kill ?????)

If Giovanni can get the Home Office to include Ronnies custody outside the UK, then he will be paroled on CHRISTMAS DAY This Year.

Either way Chaps, This is THE FIRST TIME in all our Campaigning since his 2001 UK return, that Ronnie's parole appeal has been sanctioned by the Home Office and been sent straight to the parole board, NOT the usual route of the Appeal Courts, etc.

I visited Ronnie last Thursday, and he looks very well considering. Still cannot speak (he uses an A-Z laminated sheet to communicate) in his Wheelchair 24/7, but his eyes, ears and mind are as sharp as ever. He still has that inner fight and he will not give up and absoluetly dreads the thought of dying in Her Majesty's Prison,

Anyone and everyone who wants to write to The Legend (although he cannot right back for obvious reasons) please do so, as he really enjoys reading his mail/letters/cards of support and stories from the outside world ....

PRISONER 002731
RONALD ARTHUR BIGGS
HEALTHCARE UNIT
HMP NORWICH
KNOX ROAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK

Ronnie is 79 on August 8th, So lets All hope and pray, Its his last Birthday in Captivity.

25 June 2008

1. I was interested to know if you and the Headhunters clashed with the ICF when Carlton was involved or was it before your time? I see you are doing a tour with Carlton and i wondered if the show will come up north as i would like to come along and see it. Also , i am sure you have had this question many times , seeing as your current book is a smash hit amongst fans of hooliganism , are you going to do one of your time with the Headhunters? , I would be interested as well in your time growing up and how you became involved with it all. I used to follow Bolton in the eighties away , it kicked off every single week. I loved it and miss all that now. Now with the CCTV it is so difficult not to get nicked , the police have ruined it. Football is now sterile , watching Bolton can be boring at the best of times and the scrapping made it a better day out! One last thing , respect to you Jason for mentioning the Para's who are getting killed , they make you proud to be British.

Cheers
Chris
Bolton
2. What about a new book? , any plans for doing one? , i bet your story would be blinding. I watched that Donut MacIntyre documentary again the other night. Apart from the usual banter that you get following most clubs , there was nothing at all that i could see wrong with it! You came across as a really funny lad , ie the stuff you where saying and all you where doing was having a laugh? , fucking joke honestly , how could they send you and Andy away for that? Apart from making himself look even more of a dick than he is , the guy is a soft bastard as well , and i noticed you or Andy were not around for any of the bits of trouble that happened , like in the street in Copenhagen. As for the march in London , are people not allowed to have their say? , again this happens at most march's or demonstrations. Fucking stitch up mate.

Cheers
Chris
Bolton
3. Hi Jason the dvd is great now for the book.From Paul,Chelsea up Norf

19 June 2008

Can I thank all of the people who sent me birthday messages. Every single one was appreciated and (it goes without saying) that I love you all.

1. Hi mate,
Just came accross you're website, and thought i'd drop you a line ....

I used to follow England a lot when I was younger and ended up staying with a load of your lot in Poznan (in 1991) and met up with them for a few more matches afterwards Praugue, Holland, Italy etc

Tony Covele, Paddington, Gatwick, Brummy .... can't remember many of the names now and lost touch with them.

From what I remember, you got nicked in Berlin before the Poland game, but I think you made it to the match:-)

Anyway, like the site, good looking at the photos, a couple of faces I recognised.

Keep up the good work.

No Surrender

TeeEff (Birmingham City FC)
 
2. you are a legend people say what you do shows you are not a real fan but they dont no fuck all about football. you will support chelsea through thick and thin and i admire that, and can hope one day i will be like you, one of the chelsea boys, fighting for our club and country. you are one of my fuckink idols ive read your book and its amazing how much shit police want to do to stop true football fans like you. please reply as soon as posssibe
 

17 June 2008

I want to offer my sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the men who have given their lives in Afghanistan. In particular, I would like to address those who knew Lance Corporal James Bateman, 29, from the Parachute Regiment, who was killed when he came under Taliban fire last week. James was a very good friend of West Ham Steve, who in turn is a good pal of mine. James was an ardent West Ham fan and his loss is mourned by many.

Lance Corporal James Bateman

14 June 2008

I'd like to wish a very happy engagement to my good friends Hayden and Tracy from Stockport on their happy news. Hope you are both very happy.

13 June 2008

1. hi ya js, the book is ace like the way u describe ur life in prison i like the reverse psychology of being in there 4 so long and 2 work the system and using ur sense of humour 2 get what u needed lol.
the bit that made me giggle was when u were in court and ur barrister rubbishing macintyre what a cunt lol , shows he did nothing apart from trying 2 make u look bad he tried but didn't succeed .
o and i especially like the bit when they tried 2 ban u from any football ground 4 20 years and the max is 10 , o then trying do u 4 contempt of court when u were in the sells i pissed myself laughing.
this just proves that there is 2 sides 2 every story and u should listen 2 both sides before u cast ur judgement or even opinion.
it shows u the crap u read every day is just crap that these journalists want 2 get a proper job instead of trying 2 ruin other peoples lives .o and the fact that bird lied just 2 b on the jury 2 send u down what a cunt as u said wanted her bit of fame .

take care

ellie xx
 
2. Hi Jason ,
I've just been reading your emails , i find your site really interesting.That bloke from Scotland , Davie , totally doesn't understand what you , the headhunters or any other firm is about.He says you aren't a football fan and just a thug , well i think that ain't right. Thugs go around picking on anyone, mostly weaker than themselves whereas you and the headhunters fought firms who arranged to fight each other. He also doesn't understand that there are people who in their day jobs work hard and earn good money who just happened to love the buzz of the rows on a Saturday. As for people saying hooligans are a stain on our society , i don't see the problem , it's a good honest scrap between 2 sets of well organised game people and it makes for great TV , even though most people won't admit it!

Cheers,
Chris
Bolton
3. have just finished the book "its only a game " and i have 2 say i finished it in just over 2 /3 days , just couldnt put it down! this book is a must for every 1 from all walks of life , as like jason quotes this could happen to you!, i dont even like football and have never been to a match but loved this book 10 outta 10 only down fall is that when it ends you want to read more!! a true insite to just how corupt media and how dodgy some juries can be to achieve there ratings or out comes they wish to manipulate to there outcome ! with the evidence provided in this book it is unbelievable that jason and andy were sentanced at all !! well done jason and thank u for such a exellent read ( now write another 1 plz ha ha ) big respect 2 you both take care love nikki xxxx

2nd May 2008

1. hi jason

that was really nice of you to put little rhys jones on your web site it hurt me to see that little lad cut down at such a young age i have a little lad just like him who is really mad on football really reminds of rhys in someway because they both have short croped hair my heart went out to his family it really did lets hope justice will be done so thanks mate

best wishes pete
 
2. HI JASON JUST LIKE TO SAY IT WAS NICE TO MEET YOU YOUR A TOP BLOKE AND THE SHOW WAS A HIT EVERY ONE ON MY TABLE ENJOYED IT TO THE MAX FELLA WHAT A NIGHT THANKS TO YOU ,CARLTON AND THE CREW AND A BIG THANKS TO LEE AND JAMIE FOR HOLDING THE SHOW AND GETTING YOU DOWN TO PETERBOROUGH , DARREN
3. Jason & Mal,

In January the lady and I made it over for the Yiddo match at home then we did Birmingham away the following week. We had a brilliant time and I can honestly say that I have never felt so alive. I recall in my youth doing school reports and giving speeches on the shed and the blue collar supporters who paid the wages. To finally make it and sing at the top of my lungs for my club. . . . . . . . . .the feeling was priceless. Being colonial I had some reservations about taking the lady to football. The hesitation was unwarranted as everyone at Chelsea was top flight. To be honest I get more lip for not being from the motherland by my own English born brothers in the states then I do in London.

Just wanted to say thank you to all the geezers we met at the bridge and on the train to the midlands for making our visit to England unforgettable. If any Chelsea are in the Chicago area, look up the Globe pub. A few Chelsea Loyal can be found on match day.

Cheers, Joe Ince
NO SURRENDER
4. Hi Jason,

Id like to ask you something, I know you had a reputation as a thug, not a football fan, but I have never been one for trouble in general let alone being a rangers supporter. I was attacked one night, in edinburgh, and ended up in hospital, i have a scar on my forehead which will be there for life, just because i supported my team. Did you actually just batter innocent poeple in the street, or was it just thugs. I feel strongly about this, now i have problems going for a night out without worrying about getting done in, and too you it might be silly, but for me its very different. A big part of my life has been taken away, not that you probably would bother, just maybe you should consider innocent poeple who just want to go and follow their team without inflicting that on them. I just hope you feel some kind of shame and regret, and have said sorry to the poeple you done in, the innocent ones, that i didnt get.

Regards
Davie

I have no shame or regret, as I have never been a bully and we only ever fought like minded people. This is a culture that has been going on for at least 40 yrs. Sorry the odd idiot picks on someone who is not interested in teams or religion but I'd rather fight over something I believe in than some soppy bird who will fuck off when you're in prison. I got 6 yrs and my die hard family, The Chelsea Headhunters, stuck by me and are still my pals ........ NO SURRENDER!!!!!

23rd May 2008

21st May 2008

Today a flight from Gatwick to Moscow with 350 Chelsea fans on boards was cancelled on the runway. I don't know why it was cancelled. The fans, who had paid around a grand a piece to travel to the Champions League Final, refused to leave the plane, so when it taxied back it was boarded by 150 Old Bill and 17 fans were nicked. My commiserations to the fans who didn't make it to Moscow, but I hope you all get to somewhere where there's a brilliant atmosphere to watch the game.

20th May 2008

To all my pals travelling to Moscow, I wish you all the best because you ARE the best. Stay safe and have a cracking time and I'll see you all when you return with the Cup.

26th April 2008

Yer Man: Jason MarrinerCarlton Leach: Legend

Jason is going on the road with his good friend Carlton Leach. The pair are planning on doing some "Audience With's" around the country, so keep your eyes peeled for announcements here.

For those of you who might not be too familiar with Carlton ... where have you been?!?!?! Carlton Leach: Hooligan, Bouncer, Gangster, Legend. The fourth Essex Boy, author of "Muscle" and, more recently, subject of the film "Rise of the Footsoldier". Believe me when I say that he has a lot of very interesting stories, so don't miss him.

24th April 2008

It is with great regret that I have to announce the death of my old pal, known on the Chelsea terraces as Fat Tim. Tim was liked by everyone. At 38 he was a father of four but was cut down by a heart attack. My thoughts and sympathies are with Tim's family and many, many friends.

23rd April 2008

My ENGLISH Pride I will not hide.
My ENGLISH race I will not disgrace.
My ENGLISH blood flows hot and true.
My ENGLISH people I will stand by you
Through thick and thin till the day we die
Our ENGLISH pride stands so high.

SAINT GEORGE'S DAY IS HERE
Send this to ENGLISH people and show your ENGLISH PRIDE.

21st April 2008

12th March 2008

I feel very honoured to have been asked by Producer Joe Walker to play the part of a prisoner (just like old times) next Tuesday up in Nottingham in the biographical film of Charlie Bronson's life story.

And now, another of the great emails I get:

Hi Jason, many thanks for the "Audience with Jason Marriner" event we held up in Oldham on Sunday March 2nd, it was a fantastic day and you went down a storm, loads of Oldham lads were concerned you might come across as a "Big time Charlie" but to be fair you came across well as a down to earth honest genuine football lad.

Your show was very interesting and the lads have not stopped talking about it, the feedback has been great with those who missed out "gutted" and urging me to get you back again, which I hope to do so.

Because of the respect you have we had many top faces up in Oldham including
Boatsy - Notts Forest. Gilly - Wolves. Andy "Scally" Nicholls - Everton,
Jasper - Stoke. plus good lads from Oldham, Rochdale, Blackpool, Hibs, Stockport, Rangers, Halifax, FC Cologne, Burnley,
Man City, Man Utd etc.

You are a good man Jason, a proper fella as we say up here, and it was a pleasure and honour to have worked with you, look forward to meeting up with you soon to discuss further projects, the DVD was brilliant and I urge anybody who has not yet purchased it to do so, a real eye opener.

Respects for ever pal.

Carl H Spiers - Retro - Man Promotions Oldham Lancs

28th February 2008

CARLTON LEACH IS COMING!

 

 


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