Your Show: 'The football novel is back.' The Times
Apr 2022 · Faber & Faber
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LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE
AS HEARD ON R4s FRONT ROW
'The football novel is back.' The Times
Wonderful.' IRENOSEN OKOJIE
'A novel rich in both poetry and detail.' DAVID PEACE
'Memorable and moving . . . Your Show is a remarkable book' Observer
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The Uriah Rennie Show? Damn right it is.
From Jamaica to Sheffield to the recently formed Premier League, Uri rises through the ranks as a referee, making it to the highest level of our national game.
But along the way he is confronted with tensions and prejudices, old and new, which emerge as his every move is watched, analysed and commented on.
Your Show is the thrilling story of one man's pioneering efforts to make it, against the odds, to the very top of his profession and beyond.
'A gripping, thought-provoking and important read.' Daily Mail
' Incredibly moving . . . Whether a fan of football or not, readers will love this novel, and its ultimate message -- one of hope. ' NICK BRADLEY
'Fantastic.' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS
AS HEARD ON R4s FRONT ROW
'The football novel is back.' The Times
Wonderful.' IRENOSEN OKOJIE
'A novel rich in both poetry and detail.' DAVID PEACE
'Memorable and moving . . . Your Show is a remarkable book' Observer
____________
The Uriah Rennie Show? Damn right it is.
From Jamaica to Sheffield to the recently formed Premier League, Uri rises through the ranks as a referee, making it to the highest level of our national game.
But along the way he is confronted with tensions and prejudices, old and new, which emerge as his every move is watched, analysed and commented on.
Your Show is the thrilling story of one man's pioneering efforts to make it, against the odds, to the very top of his profession and beyond.
'A gripping, thought-provoking and important read.' Daily Mail
' Incredibly moving . . . Whether a fan of football or not, readers will love this novel, and its ultimate message -- one of hope. ' NICK BRADLEY
'Fantastic.' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS
LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE
AS HEARD ON R4s FRONT ROW
'The football novel is back.' The Times
Wonderful.' IRENOSEN OKOJIE
'A novel rich in both poetry and detail.' DAVID PEACE
'Memorable and moving . . . Your Show is a remarkable book' Observer
____________
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About the author
Ashley Hickson-Lovence was born in London in 1991 and is a former secondary school English teacher. In his spare time, using his experience as a football referee himself, he formally observes semi-professional referees for the FA. His debut novel, The 392, was released in April 2019.
Ashley Hickson-Lovence was born in London in 1991 and is a former secondary school English teacher. In his spare time, using his experience as a football referee himself, he formally observes semi-professional referees for the FA. His debut novel, The 392, was released in April 2019.
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