by Alex Hill
First published 2025
Billy and his best friend Adam live for football. Every weekend finds them supporting their team with religious devotion. Football brings them joy, occasional heartbreak, and defines their happiness completely. When they meet a new group of supporters, Billy and Adam push their fandom to extreme lengths. The peak arrives during the EURO 2020 Final at Wembley, where Billy's outrageous stunt with a flare makes him an internet sensation. As their support becomes increasingly intense, both friends must navigate what belonging means and how far they will go to prove their loyalty. This story explores the bonds between young men who find identity through sport and the dangerous territory that passion can lead them into.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, sports, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: England, Wembley
Period: EURO 2020
56 pages · Paperback · Methuen Drama