In a League of Their Own! the Dick, Kerr Ladies 1917-1965 - Softcover

Newsham, Gail J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782221832 ISBN 13: 9781782221838

Publisher: Paragon Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Football's best kept secret. Revised and updated: New world records revealed The Dick, Kerr Ladies were a bunch of ordinary factory girls from Preston who set the football world alight during the First World War while raising tens of thousands of pounds for charity. They became household names and went on to become the most successful women's team ever, setting records that will probably never be equalled. In a League of Their Own! is a true story of Triumph, Glory and Betrayal. It charts the team's journey through the years, profiles the great pioneers of the game, reveals the prejudice and injustice they encountered and uncovers how others sought to exploit them. Not merely a book for sports lovers, but a unique history that will touch and inspire everyone to carry on against all the odds. Women's football has taken a back seat for far too long. In a League of Their Own! is an extraordinary account of an amazing group of women who blazed a trail in football almost 100 years ago. Their record is second to none and makes you question exactly what could have been achieved but for the injustice of an FA ban in 1921. Gail Newsham has saved a huge amount of women's football history from being lost forever. The Dick, Kerr Ladies have left a remarkable legacy. I have been moved and inspired by their story. I am sure you will be too. Sylvia Gore M.B.E. ex England international. In a League of Their Own! - Should be compulsory reading in every school throughout the world. It shows the tenacity of the Dick, Kerr Ladies at a time when women were regarded as second class citizens. Their story is a compelling piece of world sports history and should never be forgotten. Gail Newsham provides us with a crucial part of women's football and social history showing how the Dick, Kerr Ladies persevered against all the odds. Sheila Ferguson - singer, actor, author.

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Review:

Congratulations Gail for all you continue to do to champion the memory of these wonderful women’s football pioneers. Their story is so inspirational and should never be forgotten. I am so very pleased that we at The FA were so heavily involved in the Centenary Year. The opportunity to join with you, some of the players, their families and the many women’s football supporters in celebrating the many great achievements of these national treasures has been a joy for all involved.   Baroness Sue Campbell, FA Director of Women’s Football

The book successfully achieves two things; firstly it documents dates, fixtures, players and scores, putting the women’s game on record; and secondly it tells a real story about real people who have sadly now passed away or are approaching old age. It is a very fascinating account, easy to read and worth buying.  On the Ball 

Gail Newsham has uncovered the spirit and rare soccer talent which made the Dick, Kerr Ladies the best in the world.  Preston Citizen 

About this edition

• Publisher: Paragon Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1782221832
• ISBN 13: 9781782221838
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284