Fever Pitch Chapter Summary & Analysis - Carol Blackburn, Arsenal v. Derby, 31.3.73; Goodbye to All That, Arsenal v. Manchester City, 4.10.75; My Second Childhood, Arsenal v. Bristol City, 21.8.76; Supermac, Arsenal v. Everton, 18.9.76; and A Fourth Division Town, Cambridge United v. Darlington, Summary

Carol Blackburn, Arsenal v. Derby, 31.3.73; Goodbye to All That, Arsenal v. Manchester City, 4.10.75; My Second Childhood, Arsenal v. Bristol City, 21.8.76; Supermac, Arsenal v. Everton, 18.9.76; and A Fourth Division Town, Cambridge United v. Darlington, 29.1.77 Summary and Analysis

Nick Hornby's girlfriend of about a month, Carol Blackburn, dumps him right before a game against Derby. Arsenal loses the game, and Nick again sees it as a metaphor for his feelings. However, Carol did give Nick a life outside of football, and he is grateful for that. (Goodbye to All That, Arsenal v. Manchester City, 4.10.75) Nick stops going to Arsenal games over the next few years. Nick begins to get interested in girls and spends his time working so he can make money to go out with them. Nick's uncle Brian asks him to attend an Arsenal game with him and his son, Michael. During the game, Nick finds himself disconnected and knows his time loving football is over. (My Second Childhood, Arsenal v. Bristol City, 21.8.76) Nick Hornby finds himself back at the Arsenal stadium the next year when a new owner takes over and buys a...
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