$40.80
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2008
Summary
Paul Canoville’s story is one of extreme racist bigotry, shattering career-ending injury, a decline into drug abuse, battles against cancer, family tragedy and a determination to beat the odds.
Canoville was Chelsea’s first black first-team player, making his debut in 1982. But as he warmed up on the touchline, his own supporters began chanting ‘We don t want the nigger!’ The racist bile continued whenever he played, but within a year he had won over the terraces with his explosive pa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780755316458 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0755316452 |
| Author: | Paul Canoville |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2008 |
| Weight: | 319g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 130mm x 26mm |
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‘unputdownable’
one of the most powerful sports books ever written…an exceptional account of an extraordinary man - Pat Nevin, Chelseafc.com
unputdownable - Observera compelling read skilfully put together - Mirrorcompelling - Henry Winter, Daily TelegraphAbout The Author
Paul Canoville
Paul Canoville was born in Hillingdon, London. Starting out playing for non-league Hillingdon Borough, Canoville signed for Chelsea in 1981. He made his debut against Crystal Palace in April 1982 aged 20. He joined Reading in 1986, where his career ended due to injury. Paul Canoville lives in London.
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