Co-operative to sponsor The Rugby League Blog Book 2009

We're delighted and proud to announce here on The Times Rugby League Blog that The Co-operative is again supporting the follow up book to last year's Down and Dirty, A Rugby League Blogging Year. The Rugby League Blog Book 2009 will be published by YFP Publishing at the end of October and chart another rollicking rollercoaster of a rugby league season through the eyes of Chris Irvine, The Times Rugby League Correspondent, and readers of his Blog through their comments.

All the fun, the rows and the rugby that's fit to print. Chris's first Blog book proved hugely popular and his second will be just as funny, frivolous and provocative as he follows the season all the way to Old Trafford and the Super League Grand Final, with contributions by England captain Jamie Peacock and Co-operative Good for Everyone ambassador Jon Wilkin, and pictures by leading photographer Andrew Varley.

Liz Matkin (pictured left), The Co-operative Group Sponsorship Manager, said: "The Co-operative is delighted to continue its support of this fantastic book. Down and Dirty was a huge success last year and it is only natural that we would want to extend our partnership with this excellent publication. We have supported rugby league for many years and our sponsorships of the Co-operative Championships and in partnership with the RFL provides a great fit for the services that we offer throughout the UK.

"So far 2009 has been a superb year for rugby league. We have seen attendances for Championship games rising and we have continued to be as pro-active as possible to help to raise the profile of rugby league in the UK, giving back something tangible to the supporters who are at the heart of the community, the game and the Co-operative's interests.

"I'm sure Chris Irvine's blog will continue to be a must read for all fans of the world's greatest game. We are delighted to be extending our partnership with Chris and we hope that the readers enjoy The Rugby League Blog Book 2009, when it is published, as much as we did Chris's first book."

Buy and reserve your copy of The Rugby League Blog Book 2009 now for £9.99, which includes post and packing, saving you £2 on the recommended retail price, by visiting

http://www.yfppublishing.com/RLBlog2009/RLBlog09.htm

Comments

[Frank Fish]

Excellent news. Put me down for a copy, last year's book was brilliant and I recognised one of my comments in it. Can our names go with our comments in this year's book ? Well done to Chris, The Times and Co-operative.

[mike hunt]

Suppose I will get one again, Its a good pick up put down book, to be honest mines in the bog

[Pilko]

My order will be off as soon as you stop mentioning rugby union in your blog profile and you get the link on the Times rugby league page sorted. It's irritating that it continually links to posts published days previously but not the most recent witterings.

[Chris Irvine]

Hello Pilko,
Unfortunately I don't control the RL page and therefore the published links. There is, however, a general link to the blog at the top of the page. I have raised the issue of old links several times with the powers that be and will do so again.
Chris

[Arthur snott]

I shop at the co-op and I am never sure about companys sponsoring sport, but I must say I see the co-op name mentioned more marketing wise with rugby league than i do of that mob that sponsor superleague are they a bank or Pension company or what?..... engage, still not sure what they do!

[Timothy Leary]

wooooow man I wanna job there if the babes are like this one coooooooool baby

[St.Di]

Excellent news! I thoroughly enjoyed (and still do enjoy) 'Down and Dirty' and I'm so glad a second book is to be published this year. I'll be buying more copies this time around - the book makes a great Christmas present!

Well done to the Co-op for sponsoring it again!

PS: Pilko, I have no problem with my link to the blog: it refreshes every time Chris posts. Maybe you need to delete your present link and start over?

[Chris Irvine]

Hi St Di,
I've no doubt some of your excellent comments will make it into the book. Keep spreading the word!
Cheers,
Chris

[Johnoco]

I think the Co-op is great and so do all my mates. (Do I win a shopping voucher?)

[Fully]

Does Castleford's less-than-optimistic fan get a mention again this year?

[CumberlandsAshes]

As an Aussie watcher of European RL I have no idea who or what the Co-Operative is but I do appreciate their support of The Greatest Game! Looking forward to purchasing the new book as well...