Category Archives: Pat Nevin

Review: The Accidental Footballer by Pat Nevin

Posted on July 27, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Pat Nevin’s memoir is a tremendously entertaining read. The former Chelsea, Everton and Tranmere Rovers footballer, writer and broadcaster wasn’t the typical professional footballer – he loved playing the game – but wanted a career as a teacher and had … Continue reading →

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How football dominates our culture

Posted on July 20, 2012 by ianhaspinall

I recently attended an entertaining discussion at the Latitude Festival about how football obsesses and structures our culture with ex-footballer and broadcaster Pat Nevin and authors Rodge Glass and Alan Bissett. Nevin expertly chaired the discussion with the two writers … Continue reading →

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