Who is Cass Pennant? Everything You Need to Know

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British Celebrities Born In March

Also Known As: Carol Pennant

Age: 66 Years, 66 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Elaine Pennant

Born Country: England

Non-Fiction Writers British Men

Grouping of People: Black Men

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What is Cass Pennant known for?

Cass Pennant is known for his involvement in football hooliganism and his subsequent work as an author and filmmaker.
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What is Cass Pennant's background in football hooliganism?

Cass Pennant was associated with the Inter City Firm (ICF), a notorious West Ham United hooligan firm in the 1970s and 1980s.
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How did Cass Pennant transition from hooliganism to writing and filmmaking?

After serving time in prison for football-related violence, Cass Pennant turned his life around and began writing books and producing films based on his experiences.
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What are some of Cass Pennant's notable works as an author?

Cass Pennant has written several books on football hooliganism, including "Cass" and "Congratulations, You Have Just Met the ICF."
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What is Cass Pennant's message regarding his past involvement in hooliganism?

Cass Pennant now uses his platform to speak out against violence and racism, advocating for positive change within football culture.

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Career

In the 1970s, Cass Pennant joined the football gang Inter City Firm (ICF) which is associated with the English football club, West Ham United, and became its leader. Despite the high level of racism in the UK, Cass managed to rise to the top, and become one of the generals of ICF. He started indulging in fights and violence in support of his team.

In 1980, he was sentenced to four years in prison, and was the first person to get a long-term sentence for football hooliganism. After he was sentenced to prison for the second time, he started a security firm in London for nightclubs. While he was working at one such nightclub in South London, he got involved in a fight and was shot three times. After the incident, he decided to leave this dark world of crime.

In 2002, he wrote his autobiography ‘Cass’. In the same year, he appeared on a documentary, ‘Football's Fight Club,’ which was about football hooliganism in the 1970s. It aired on Channel 4. He also worked as a consultant on television programs like ‘The Real Football Factories’ and ‘The Real Football Factories International’. He was a consultant for a 2005 drama film about football hooliganism, titled ‘Green Street’.

Cass Pennant authored the book, ‘Congratulations, You Have Just Met the ICF’ in 2003. He wrote the foreword for ‘Undesirables’ written by Colin Blaney, who was a football hooligan for Manchester United. Cass also wrote a short piece about Manchester United's rivalry with West Ham for the book. In 2006, he penned ‘Top Boys: True Stories of Football's Hardest Men’. He also co-authored ‘Rolling with the 6.57 Crew: The True Story of Pompey's Legendary Football Fans’ in 2004; ‘Terrace Legends’ in 2005; ‘Good Afternoon, Gentlemen, the Name's Bill Gardner’ in 2006; ‘30 Years of Hurt: A History of England's Hooligan Army’ in 2006; ‘Want Some Aggro?’ in 2007; and ‘The Story of Barrington 'Zulu' Patterson, One of Britain's Deadliest Men’ in 2013.

In 2006, a documentary about Pennant’s former hooligan life called ‘Cass Pennant—Enough Said’ was released. It was directed by Liam Galvin. In 2008, a film titled ‘Cass’ was made based on his life story, directed by Jon S. Baird. Cass played the leading role in the movie ‘Killer Bitch’ in 2010. He co-produced his first feature ‘The Guvnors’ for Metrodome, which won the 2015 Nation Film Award for Best Action Movie. His short film ‘Beverley’ which he developed with writer-director Alexander Thomas, received critical acclaim at the UK and International film festivals.

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Personal Life

Cass Pennant was born on March 3, 1958, in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. His biological mother, who emigrated from Jamaica while she was pregnant with Cass, abandoned him at a Dr. Barnardo's Home when he was six weeks old. An elderly white family in Kent fostered him. Being the only black member in the family and locality, he was bullied and beaten by the other kids in the neighborhood and school for years. His feminine name Carol, given by his biological mother, was another source of bullying for him, particularly by his schoolmates. After Carol watched the boxer Cassius Clay beat Henry Cooper, he adopted the name Cass. He is married to Elaine Pennant.

Facts About Cass Pennant

Cass Pennant is a well-known author, former football hooligan, and a prominent figure in the British football culture scene.

He has published several books about his experiences in the football hooliganism world, shedding light on the culture and its impact on society.

Despite his past involvement in hooliganism, Cass Pennant has since turned his life around and is now a respected advocate for social change and youth empowerment.

He has appeared in various documentaries and films, providing insight into the world of football hooliganism and its consequences.

Cass Pennant is also known for his passion for fashion and style, often seen sporting unique and trendy outfits that reflect his personality and individuality.

Cass Pennant Biography

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What is Cass Pennant known for?

What is Cass Pennant's background in football hooliganism?

How did Cass Pennant transition from hooliganism to writing and filmmaking?

What are some of Cass Pennant's notable works as an author?

What is Cass Pennant's message regarding his past involvement in hooliganism?