Cyrille Regis My Story by Cyrille Regis
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.
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Cyrille Regis's professional playing career spanned 19 years, where he made 610 league appearances and scored 159 league goals, most prolifically at West Bromwich Albion and Coventry City. He is a spokesman for the Kick Racism out of Football campaign. David James plays as a goalkeeper for Bristol City.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780233003269 |
| ISBN 10 | 0233003266 |
| Title | Cyrille Regis My Story |
| Author | Cyrille Regis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Welbeck Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2011-08-04 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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