James Corbett (author)

James Anthony Charles Corbett, (born 12 November 1978), is an English author and journalist, best known for his writing about Everton F.C.

For other people named James Corbett, see James Corbett (disambiguation).

James Corbett
BornLiverpool, England
OccupationWriter
NationalityBritish
Period2002–present
SubjectSport
Notable worksFaith of our Families

Education and career

Corbett 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

His 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

He lives and works between his home in Ireland and home city of Liverpool.[11]

References
  1. Ramallah, James Corbett (9 March 2011). "Playing for pride: the Palestinian football team kick off at home". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  2. "Afghans' road to Brazil riven with potholes". The Independent. 22 October 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  3. "Issue Five". The Blizzard. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  4. "James Corbett". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  5. "Sporting soft power is cheaper than hard power but not always successful". www.playthegame.org. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  6. "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.
  7. "Binman Chronicles in 'must read' list; Montague shortlisted". deCoubertin Books. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  8. "Football Book of the Year | Football Writers' Association". Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  9. "This Week's New Books Reviewed | Feature". 9 June 2021.
  10. "Debuts dominate £10k Portico Prize shortlist | the Bookseller".
  11. "The Outsiders by James Corbett | Eye Books". eye-books.com. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
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