Anthony Clavane
Autore di Promised Land: The Reinvention of Leeds United
Opere di Anthony Clavane
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- Opere
- 4
- Utenti
- 46
- Popolarità
- #335,831
- Voto
- 4.2
- Recensioni
- 2
- ISBN
- 7
- Preferito da
- 1
But this isn’t just a book about a team. It’s a journey though Clavane’s Jewish upbringing and his deep roots and questions about where he came from and how he himself fits into the fabric of the city. He questions how England’s third biggest city, and its football team that was once a powerhouse of domestic and European football, have both struggled with identity and attempts to take on football’s and Britain’s established order.
From Billy Liar to Billy Bremner throughout the book Clavane’s analysis is brilliantly observed with literary and cultural references that serve to illuminate the background of the city and the club. Naturally, a Leeds United supporter will appreciate Promised Land, but I also feel it has immense value to any sports fan as it examines the wider picture of how sport and society are intertwined immeasurably. Despite an often painful and troubled journey, Clavane has kept faith with Leeds United. Almost single-handedly, he has also restored my faith in football writing.… (altro)