The Roaring Red Front: The World's Top Left-Wing Clubs - Paperback
by Vince Raison (Author), Stewart McGill (Author), Tony Collins (Foreword by)
A global tour of football's most politically engaged clubs and fan cultures.
With the world turning rightwards, The Roaring Red Front explores the inspiring global network of left-wing, anti-fascist, and anti-racist football fans. From the renowned St Pauli to underdogs like Red Star Paris and Bohemians Prague, discover clubs with proud histories and deep convictions. McGill and Raison examine how these clubs inform and inspire, offering a beacon of hope in challenging times.
This is more than just a sports; it's a call to action. Learn how collectivist, internationalist, and inclusive principles can challenge the seductive slogans of growing nationalist movements. Perfect for football fans, political enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a dose of hope and community. Discover:
Stewart McGill is a football fan, martial arts instructor, political activist, blogger, traveler and co-author with Vince Raison of a series of acclaimed articles on leftist football clubs in The Morning Star, which inspired this book.
Vince Raison is co-author of the acclaimed alt-travel book Today South London, Tomorrow South London. He has written for The Guardian, The Independent, Huffington Post, The Morning Star, Channel 4, Sky and ITV. Tony Collins is a British social historian specializing in the history of sports whose books include The Oval World: A Short History of Rugby and Sport in Capitalist Society: A Short History.Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.
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