Debut work wins football book prize

Leeds-born author Anthony Clavane’s debut work is in the running for being named best sports book of the year, after winning the title of Best Football Book of the Year at the British Sports Book Awards this week.

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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Mr 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.

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