Football's Champions of Change
SHORTLISTED for the Charles Tyrwhitt Children's Sports Book of the Year 2024
$49.26
- Hardcover
128 pages
- Release Date
24 October 2023
Summary
This inspirational book charts the history of the anti-racism movement in English football and beyond, shining a light on both the divisive and unifying power of the beautiful game.
Discover the star footballers, which include the likes of Arthur Wharton, Walter Tull and Clyde Best from the early days, to the modern greats such as Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka who have faced and fought racial bigotry on the pitch and helped advance the cause. There are also commenta…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781783129423 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1783129425 |
| Author: | Damian Johnson, Brian Deane, Troy Townsend, Laura Greenan |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Welbeck Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 24 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 503g |
| Dimensions: | 226mm x 174mm x 16mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘This book’s brilliant. I’m going to give a copy of this to my granddaughter!’ – Ian Wright OBE
About The Author
Damian Johnson
Damian Johnson is a familiar face and voice of football on TV, both in the UK and overseas. He has worked for top broadcasters including BBC Sport, Radio Five Live, BT Sport and the English Premier League. He has interviewed all the major players and managers and reported from three World Cups, three European Championships and six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. Football’s Champions of Change is his first book.
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