Henderson, Jon
When Footballers Were Skint: A Journey in Search of the Soul of Football
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785904660
- author:
- Henderson, Jon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Biteback Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 2.2 x 15 x 15 centimetres (0.33
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Soccer, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
When Footballers Were Skint: A Journey in Search of the Soul of Football
Before the days of multi-millionaire footballers, the wages of professional players were capped, earning them just above the national average wage. This was a time when footballers and fans shared a common bond, often living in modest homes and traveling on the same public transport as their supporters. The struggle to end the maximum wage in football remains a worthy fight, as seen in the era when players received just a fraction of the gate money.
This book brings to life the first-hand accounts of a disappearing generation of footballers, whose stories are now at risk of being lost forever. Their tales are often hard to believe, but they add a rich and deeply human heritage to the national game.
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