James Corbett (author)
James Corbett | |
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| Born | Liverpool, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 2002–present |
| Subject | Sport |
| Notable works | Faith of our Families |
James Anthony Charles Corbett, (born 12 December 1978), is an English author and journalist, best known for his writing about Everton F.C.
Education and career[]
Corbett was brought up in Liverpool and educated at the London School of Economics.
As a journalist Corbett has reported from all over the world for the BBC, The Guardian,[1] The Observer, The Independent,[2] The Blizzard[3] and numerous other publications. He is considered an expert on the affairs of football’s world governing body, FIFA,[4] and has spoken at international conferences on the subject.[5] He is currently correspondent for football website Off the Pitch.[6]
Publications[]
His non-fiction books include his collaboration with the legendary goalkeeper Neville Southall, The Binman Chronicles, named by Talksport as one of the 10 best sports books of all time,[7] and Faith of our Families, longlisted in the 2018 British Sports Book of the Year awards.[8]
His first novel, The Outsiders, a love story and mystery set against the backdrop of Liverpool's fall and rise, was published by Lightning Books in 2021.[9]
Private life[]
He lives and works between his home in Ireland and home city of Liverpool.[10]
References[]
- ^ Ramallah, James Corbett (2011-03-09). "Playing for pride: the Palestinian football team kick off at home". The Guardian. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "Afghans' road to Brazil riven with potholes". The Independent. 2011-10-22. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "Issue Five". The Blizzard. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "James Corbett". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "Sporting soft power is cheaper than hard power but not always successful". www.playthegame.org. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "Off The Pitch is a digital football business media and a provider of football finance intelligence". Off The Pitch. 2019-02-19. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "Binman Chronicles in 'must read' list; Montague shortlisted". deCoubertin Books. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "Football Book of the Year | Football Writers' Association". Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ https://www.buzzmag.co.uk/this-weeks-new-books-reviewed-feature-20/
- ^ "The Outsiders by James Corbett | Eye Books". eye-books.com. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
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- Alumni of the London School of Economics