Cyrille Regis: My Story The Autobiography of the First Black Icon of British Football |
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| Author:
| Regis, Cyrille |
| ISBN: | 978-0-233-00326-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Publisher: | Andre Deutsch
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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The autobiography of Britain's first black football superstar
Cyrille Regis' story is a compelling one on many levels, including his migration from the French Caribbean to a racially divided West London in the 1960s; his development as a semi-professional footballer; his subsequent move to a top-flight Football League club--which brought national recognition and glory, yet found him still facing racial hatred; and his eventually receiving an...
More Description The autobiography of Britain's first black football superstar
Cyrille Regis' story is a compelling one on many levels, including his migration from the French Caribbean to a racially divided West London in the 1960s; his development as a semi-professional footballer; his subsequent move to a top-flight Football League club--which brought national recognition and glory, yet found him still facing racial hatred; and his eventually receiving an MBE, recognition for his services to football and the community. This fascinating autobiography describes the battles Cyrille faced as a child and teenager before he turned professional and achieved great things as a footballer. As well as detailing the glorious moments in his career, it studies the impact that he and his black teammates had on the sociological outlook of football fans. It concludes with a review of Cyrille Regis' life after he retired as a footballer, and his work in the community.