Cyrille Regis: My Story: The Autobiography of the First Black Icon of British Football

Theautobiography of Britain's first black football superstar

Cyrille Regis' story is a compelling one on many levels, includinghis migration from the French Caribbean to a racially divided West London in the 1960s; his development as a semi-professional footballer; his subsequent move to a top-flight Football League clubwhichbrought national recognition and glory,yet found him stillfacing racial hatred; and his eventually receiving an MBE, recognition for his services to football and the community.This fascinating autobiography describes the battles Cyrille faced as a child and teenager before he turned professional and achieved great things as a footballer. As well as detailing the glorious moments in his career, it studies the impact that he and his black teammates had on the sociological outlook of football fans.It concludes with a review of Cyrille Regis' life after he retired as a footballer, and his work in the community.