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Black and Blue, Racism, Drugs and Cancer Almost Destroyed Me
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Black and Blue, Racism, Drugs and Cancer Almost Destroyed Me

Author: Paul Canoville

Paul Canovilles story is one of extreme racist bigotry, shattering career-ending injury, a decline into drug abuse, battles against cancer, family tragedy and a determination to beat the odds.

Paul Canovilles story is one of extreme racist bigotry, shattering career-ending injury, a decline into drug abuse, battles against cancer, family tragedy and a determination to beat the odds.

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  • Number of pages Number of pages 400
  • Language English
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2008
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Paul Canovilles story is one of extreme racist bigotry, shattering career-ending injury, a decline into drug abuse, battles against cancer, family tragedy and a determination to beat the odds. Canoville was Chelsea's first black first-team player, making his debut in 1982. But as he warmed up on the touchline, his own supporters began chanting 'We don't want the nigger!' The racist bile continued whenever he played, but within a year he had won over the terraces with his explosive pace and skill. Canoville fell out with the Chelsea board and moved to Reading in 1986, where injury suddenly ended his career at the age of 24. This started a downward spiral including the death of his baby in his arms, two bouts of life-threatening lymph cancer, drug abuse and homelessness. But Canoville fought back. In this explosive and shocking story, Paul finally explains why, despite everything, he is more positive than ever and has remained a fervent Chelsea fan all his life. This is a story of hope - eventually - overcoming adversity.

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Author
Paul Canoville
Publisher
Headline
Language
English
Subtitle
Racism, Drugs and Cancer Almost Destroyed Me
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
400
Type
Biography
Publication Date
2008
Dimensions
13x19.7 cm
ISBN-13
9780755316458

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