Breaking the grass ceiling : the history of the Women's Football Association / Patricia Gregory.

Cheltenham : The History Press, 2025.

256 pages ; 24 cm

Gregory tells the inside story of the Women's FA, tracing its creation and organisation from inception, out of the Deal Women's Football tournament in 1967, until it was formally handed over to The FA in 1993. Featuring original research, behind-the-scenes detail and personal perspectives from many of the 96 players to wear the England shirt during that period, the full picture is revealed for the first time. From the early days, as a voluntary workforce fought to establish a brand new sport; through the development phase as a national cup competition and official national team were founded; and on to the later years which saw a continuous battle to gain and maintain recognition. This is a book about the unsung heroes of the past who worked tirelessly for the right of girls and women to play the game they loved, and in doing so laid the foundations for the teams of the future.

9781803996202 (pbk)

796.3'34'0820942
796.3340820942

English

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