A Massachusetts Yankee in English Football’s Court

Hi. I am a U.S.-based writer who strings together sentences about English footy. I am certainly not as commonsensical as Mark Twain’s protagonist Henry Morgan, but I do believe in the idea that words are painted fire.

In addition to hammering away on the ol’ keyboard, I bang a small, out-of-tune drum for October 26 being named International Pie & Pint Day – a day for celebrating the most traditional of traditional fare served at football grounds across England (a pie and a pint; duh) and for honoring the formation of the Football Association (founded on October 26, 1863), the world’s oldest football governing body. 

1978: The Birth of Moneyed, Modern Football

This is the tumultuous yet captivating story of when new clashed with old, madness gave way to genius and innovation collided with custom. Maverick stars, trailblazers, famed managers, legendary sides, apocalyptic showdowns and developments that changed the fabric of the game all feature. Order your copy here!

Manchester City: The Genuine Soap Opera Club

For nearly 150 years, Manchester City have done triumph and tragedy unlike any other club in England. Richly detailed and meticulously researched, my book explores City’s past – from their origins in the industrial northwest to their first Premier League campaigns – through the lens of five of the most unique and memorable seasons in club history. Order your copy here!