James Corbett (author)

James Anthony Charles Corbett, (born 12 December 1978), is an English author and journalist, best known for his writing about Everton F.C.

For other people named James Corbett, see James Corbett (disambiguation).
James Corbett
BornLiverpool, England
OccupationWriter
NationalityBritish
Period2002–present
SubjectSport
Notable worksFaith of our Families

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, is to be 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
  1. Ramallah, James Corbett (2011-03-09). "Playing for pride: the Palestinian football team kick off at home". the Guardian. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  2. "Afghans' road to Brazil riven with potholes". The Independent. 2011-10-22. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  3. "Issue Five". The Blizzard. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  4. "James Corbett". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  5. "Sporting soft power is cheaper than hard power but not always successful". www.playthegame.org. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  6. "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.
  7. "Binman Chronicles in 'must read' list; Montague shortlisted". deCoubertin Books. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  8. "Football Book of the Year | Football Writers' Association". Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  9. "Lightning Books snaps up sport writer Corbett's debut novel | The Bookseller". www.thebookseller.com. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  10. "The Outsiders by James Corbett | Eye Books". eye-books.com. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
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