History of Football in Australia, A A Game of Two Halves

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From nineteenth century impromptu football games to the professional matches of the Socceroos and Matildas on the international stage – Australia’s fastest growing sport has a fascinating and turbulent history. International successes and the creation of the A-League in 2005 fuelled nation-wide enthusiasm for the ‘game of two halves’. 
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ISBN:

9781743792049

Format:

Paperback

Pages:

320

Dimensions:

24cm x 20cm

RRP:

$34.99

Category:

Sport

Publisher:

Hardie Grant Books

Published:

01 August 2016

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Roy Hay

Roy Hay co-authored The Story of Football in Victoria and edited The World Game Downunder with Bill Murray. He worked as an academic and journalist, and has been involved in football all his life – as a player, coach, manager, club official and referee. He holds an Honorary Fellowship from Deakin University. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bill Murray

Bill Murray has widely researched and written on the history and social impact of football. His book The World’s Game: A History of Soccer was translated into several languages. Other works include an account of Scottish football clubs Celtic and Rangers, and editing The World Game Downunder.

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