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From the author of Unsuitable for Females, shortlisted for The Sunday Times Football Book of the Year 2023'One of the most prolific writers about women's football in the UK' EVENING STANDARD Before Mary Earps, Jess Fishlock, and Lucy Bronze, there were the trailblazers who defied the odds. In 1921, the FA banned women from playing football, but these rebels refused to quit. Leaving behind jobs, families, and their homeland, they sought opportunities abroad, where they could turn pro and pursue their dreams. This book uncovers the untold stories of those pioneering British women who paved the way for today's stars. Through their reflections, we explore their extraordinary journeys, the evolution of women's football, and the dreams they still hold for the future.

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Carrie Dunn has covered events from the Ashes to the Olympics for national and international publications. She is an expert on women's football history; her book 'Unsuitable for Females' was shortlisted for Football Book of the Year at the 2023 Sports Book Awards, and 'Woman Up' was nominated for the 2024 Vikki Orvice Award for Women's Sport Writing.

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