Debut work wins football book prize
Mr Clavane’s book, Promised Land: The Reinvention of Leeds United, won the title at the awards held at London’s Savoy Hotel earlier this week.
In his much praised debut, the author, a sports writer for the Sunday Mirror, explored the history of the football team linking it to the evolution of the Jewish community in Leeds and the physical, social and cultural development of the city. One national reviewer described it as an “instant classic”.
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Hide AdMr Clavane said he was delighted by the recognition for his first book. It is now in the running to be named overall sports book of the year. Voting takes place until June 12 at www.britishsportsbookawards.co.uk.