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Book SynopsisThere remains a lack of representation from the South Asian community across all levels of football, despite it being one of the largest ethnic minority groups to be living in the UK. In this first of its kind book, trailblazing coach Manisha Tailor profiles 42 pioneering individuals working in all parts of the game - from male and female players to coaches, referees, board members, administrators, sports scientists and medical staff - and representing different cultures and faiths within the British Asian community. Based on interviews, these powerful stories not only illustrate the challenges faced by these role models, but lessons that they can offer young readers. Young people need to see people like them in order to believe that dreams are possible: the role models in this inspirational book will show South Asian children and teens that their football dreams can come true.
Trade Review'Manisha Tailor's trailblazing exploits and resilience can inspire others to pursue their ambitions within the game and help to continue the progress of underrepresented communities' (Chris Ramsey, Technical Director, Queens Park Rangers)‘Delighted with this wonderful book which is full of many other people of South Asian descent whose stories also deserve to be heard’ (Steve Goodsell, Show Racism the Red Card),'A fantastic resource for any classroom! Complelling lesons promoting meental health and resilience in young people through the diverse world of football' (Florence Bauhofer) 'Interesting and appealing to all ages and ethnicities' (The Reading Pioneers, Northampton International Academy) 'This book will inspire the next generation of South Asian girls and boys to participate in football' (Rachel Pavlou, FA Women's Development Manager- Diversity & Inclusion)
