James Anthony Charles Corbett, (born 12 November 1978), is an English author and journalist, best known for his writing about Everton F.C.
James Corbett | |
|---|---|
| Born | Liverpool, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 2002–present |
| Subject | Sport |
| Notable works | Faith of our Families |
Education and career
editCorbett 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
editHis 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, a love story and mystery set against the backdrop of Liverpool's fall and rise, was published by Lightning Books in 2021[9] and shortlisted for the Portico Prize.[10]
Private life
editHe lives and works between his home in Ireland and home city of Liverpool.[11]
References
edit- ^ Ramallah, James Corbett (9 March 2011). "Playing for pride: the Palestinian football team kick off at home". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Afghans' road to Brazil riven with potholes". The Independent. 22 October 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Issue Five". The Blizzard. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "James Corbett". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Sporting soft power is cheaper than hard power but not always successful". www.playthegame.org. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Off The Pitch is a digital football business media and a provider of football finance intelligence". Off The Pitch. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Binman Chronicles in 'must read' list; Montague shortlisted". deCoubertin Books. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Football Book of the Year | Football Writers' Association". Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "This Week's New Books Reviewed | Feature". 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Debuts dominate £10k Portico Prize shortlist | the Bookseller".
- ^ "The Outsiders by James Corbett | Eye Books". eye-books.com. Retrieved 4 February 2021.