Hannan, Tony
Underdogs
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857503534
- author:
- Hannan, Tony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random Hou
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.7 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Rugby, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Underdogs: A Year in the Life of Batley and the Rugby League Town That Never Gives Up. In 2016, the Batley Bulldogs defied expectations to bring pride to their town, despite being underdogs in the Super League. This fascinating year in the life of a lower-league club is told through unprecedented access to the team, players, staff, and fans. From the gruelling training sessions on the notorious sloping pitch to the hand-to-mouth existence at the end of British sport, Tony Hannan charts a remarkable story of northern working-class culture. At the heart of this book are the characters that make Batley Bulldogs so special - Keegan Hirst, the first rugby league player to come out as gay, and inspirational coach John Kear. But Underdogs is more than just a book about one team; it's a report from the front-line of a society struggling to find its identity in a changing world. Through the highs and lows of that remarkable year, Tony Hannan sheds light on the complexities of northern working-class culture, past and present.
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