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Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil: A Chronicle of Coal, Cowdenbeath and Football21 years after its publication, a new edition is being published with updated text and new chapters as well as a new Introduction, written by one of the book's many fans and the biggest name in British football, Sir Alex Ferguson. But this is a book about much, much more than football It is loved not only by Sir Alex but also by Gordon Brown, Alistair Campbell, Ian Rankin and the Rev Kathy Galloway and it was a huge favourite of poet, George Mackay
21 years after its publication, a new edition is being published with updated text and new chapters as well as a new Introduction, written by one of the book's many fans and the biggest name in British football, Sir Alex Ferguson. But this is a book about much, much more than football It is loved not only by Sir Alex but also by Gordon Brown, Alistair Campbell, Ian Rankin and the Rev Kathy Galloway and it was a huge favourite of poet, George Mackay Brown. So why have the trials and tribulations of Cowdenbeath football club - one of the most unsuccessful football clubs in Britain - excited the imagination even of those who have no interest in football and who have never been to Cowdenbeath? Cowdenbeath's story is set against the rise and decline of the local mining industry and the life after mining. It is very funny, deeply spiritual, moving and also a little bit political. But what makes it so interesting to so many groups is the uplifting story of a real community spirit throughout all of the ups and downs of a town and a football club that is at its social heart and core. It is also the most autobiographical book that Ron Ferguson has written, never taking himself very seriously. The book's quirkiness appeals across the religious, local, national, and footballing worlds. Long out of print, this is the new and updated 21st-anniversary edition.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St Andrew Press
Published: 06/30/2014
ISBN: 9780861538744
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.51d
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Overall good quality and works well for the price point
Size: 54mm Fits Breville Barista/Bambino/Infuser
Works well and does the job needed
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2026
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ya get what ya pay for.
Size: 58mm Fits Breville Dual Boiler/Oracle/Gaggia/E61
WDT tool came with bent needles and they are spaced too closely together and are too long to maintain position and bend way too easily and its receiver is a bit short and not weighty enough to be stable with its aspect ratio.
Tamper purports to be a calibrated force tamper while it is a simpler spring-loaded depth-setting tamper
ground distribution tool has a gap that gathers grounds if it is not perfectly closed.
portafilter screen is pretty dang good
the dose funnel chamfer is not at the same height as the rim of the portafilter, making me overfill for estimate
fits my Casabrews Ultimate setup pretty well.
blower bulb is woefully undersized to produce enough force to eject extraneous grounds
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026
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5
Simple, high-quality solution that makes the transition from grinding to tamping much cleaner!
Color: Black, Size: 58mm, Color: Black, Size: 58mm
I wanted to streamline our espresso workflow. I added the Normcore Magnetic Dosing Funnel V2 to our kit because loading up the portafilter & using the WDT was causing a mess on the counter. This funnel stays put and looks great. is it required? No. Does it work great? Yes!
The Good: What Works Well
Rock-solid attachment: The magnets are impressively strong. It snaps onto the portafilter and doesn't budge.
WDTโs Best Friend: It provides the necessary height to use a WDT tool without making a mess.
Low Profile: Unlike some "tall" funnels, this one is compact enough to fit under many grinder dispensers while still attached to the portafilter.
Premium Finish: The matte black anodized aluminum feels incredibly durable and matches high-end espresso gear perfectly.
The Not-So-Good:
Price Point: It is definitely a premium option. You can find plastic versions for less, but they won't have the same weight or magnetic security.
Pro Tips:
Maintenance: This is anodized metal; do not put it in the dishwasher. Just wipe it with a dry cloth or a dedicated coffee brush.
Magnet Care: Keep the bottom magnets clean. If coffee oils or grounds build up on the magnets, the "snap" won't feel as secure.
Compatibility: Make sure you pick the right size!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2026
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Reduces Mess, Lightweight, Strong Magnets, Fit is OK
Color: Black, Size: 58mm
I've been stubborn about buying a funnel - yet another coffee tool to simplify and optimize, right?
But, it really does reduce the mess when using the WDT tool.
The magnets are quite good, a different brand funnel (with magnets) wouldn't even stick to my portafilter.
The fit is OK - it does slide around on my 58mm basket if I move the funnel. But, that hasn't been an issue because the magnets keep it in place.
The shape is also a bit more tasteful than most of the generic funnels.
Oh, and beware - if you're grinding directly into your portafilter basket (hands-free), the funnel may not fit into your grinder's portafilter-holder. This was the case with my DF54 grinder.
Overall, I'd say it was worth the extra ~$4 USD over generic competitors.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2026
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Great coffee dosing funnel
Color: Silver, Size: 58mm
Normcore products seem to all be high quality. This funnel works very well. Strong magnets hold it securely to the portafilter. My only small complaint is I wish it was just slightly taller on this 58mm version. Just a few millimeters of additional side height would be a great advantage at times when the fine ground coffee decides to come out of the dosing cup in a clump. This current model still makes it much better than with no funnel and does the job quite well.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
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