Her Game Too

Matt Riley

ISBN 10: 1801502080 / ISBN 13: 9781801502085

Published by Pitch Publishing Ltd, GB, 2022

About this Item

Her Game Too is a call to arms for women to be given equal access to profile, opportunities and advancement in the beautiful game. Since the sport's early days, women have been excluded from football, with those brave enough to participate, either as fans or players, beset by misogynistic attitudes if not outright abuse. While we've seen great strides made in the battle for respect and inclusion, sadly there's still a long way to go. Matt Riley provides a platform for key voices in the movement, galvanised around HerGameToo, an organisation run by female fans to fight sexism in football. We hear from the HerGameToo founders who were name-dropped in the House of Commons, Helen Nkwocha, the first woman to coach a top-flight men's team in Europe, and HerGameToo director Natalie Atkinson among others. The book explores the roots of the movement with the story of pioneering female footballer Lily Parr, and sheds light on the future, which has looked increasingly bright since Premier League side Everton pledged its support to HerGameToo.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781801502085

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Her Game Too
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1801502080
• ISBN 13: 9781801502085
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 302 grams

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Synopsis

A call to arms for equality in the beautiful game.Her Game Too shines a light on the challenges women face in football, from misogyny to lack of opportunity. This manifesto for change gives voice to the movement fighting for respect and inclusion.

Explore the roots of sexism in football and meet the key figures leading the charge:

• The Her Game Too founders, fighting for a safer environment.
• Lily Parr, the pioneering footballer erased from history.
• Helen Nkwocha, the first woman to coach a top-flight men's team in Europe.

Discover how Everton and other Premier League clubs are pledging support, and find inspiration to create a better future for women in sports. For anyone interested in sports, social issues, and gender equality, this is a must-read.

About the Author

Matt Riley worked as a journalist in Thai football for many years, appearing regularly on the Fox Sports Central nightly show beamed across Asia, before returning to England as Lecturer in Business Management at the University of Exeter. Today he writes content for Fair Game Too UK as their Regional Media Manager.