The Lost Lionesses
The incredible story of England’s forgotten trailblazers
$40.47
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
28 October 2025
Summary
‘Inspiring. After reading this book, I’m ready to run through a brick wall for these girls.’ - Karen Bardsley, ex-Lioness
A captivating and moving account of the first England women’s football team that took part in the 1971 World Cup - detailing the injustice faced by those who took part and its effect on the women’s game as a whole. Told by the team themselves and written by the celebrity daughter of the main striker.
‘Don’t laugh, one day there may be a female Arsenal’, one…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781788404976 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1788404971 |
| Author: | Gail Emms |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Cassell |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 28 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 303g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 124mm x 26mm |
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Great to read. Whether or not you’re already a football fan, I reckon you’ll find something in this book to grab your interest. * For The Love Of Words *
A powerful story and very important. * Books and Me *
About The Author
Gail Emms
Gail Emms MBE is a retired English badminton player who has achieved international success in doubles tournaments. First chosen to represent England in 1995, Gail went on to become a world champion - winning a silver medal at the Athens Olympic Games with mixed badminton doubles partner Nathan Robertson. She retired from the sport in 2008. Since then, Gail has forged a successful media career, becoming a recurring presence on esteemed platforms such as Fighting Talk (5Live) and Question of Sport. She also focuses on PR and event management with her own successful company.
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