Playing the Pools

Roddy Doyle meets The Full Monty in a story of hopes dreams love and betrayal - and the football pools.In 1960s Liverpool life is hard for Reggie Kellison. His marriage is stalling baby number six is on its way a fall out at work has put his nose out of joint and the football team he supports offers little relief. But Reggie has a plan. If it works it could give him the life lover and the money he dreams of. If it doesn’t a jail sentence could be on the cards. Either way he can only find out by risking everything and playing the pools…