I had an enjoyable afternoon today talking to a Ladies Guild meeting in Audenshaw about women’s football history. I focused on the Corinthians but spent quite a bit of time explaining about a couple of Tameside clubs (Droylsden & Benfica) from the 1950s. Like the Corinthians one of these toured overseas in the 1950s and I have interviews from women who played for that club too (in addition to the 50+ Corinthians I’ve interviewed and the dozens of others who have played for clubs across Greater Manchester). It was wonderful to share these stories with a group of women who were keen to hear all about them. The talk had been set up some time ago after a similar event in Droylsden almost two years ago.
Thanks to all the women who attended and asked such wonderful questions too. Obviously, we discussed the recognition the Corinthians have received from Manchester and the footballing authorities (the Blue Plaque for example). I was also asked about the book and was delighted to highlight that a revised and updated edition of Manchester Corinthians: The Authorised History will be published this year.
As with the first edition this book will be non-profit. Also, anyone ordering a copy now will get their name published in the book as a supporter of the project. Copies can be ordered now (see below). This promises to build further on the original book, viewed as a landmark publication. Income from the book will continue to be used to promote these remarkable women; stage events for them and capture their stories for posterity. Over fifty Corinthians were interviewed for the first edition and others have been found and interviewed for this updated version. This includes additional Corinthians from the 1940s, adding to the three founding Corinthians interviewed for the first edition. Their voices are so important to the story of this remarkable club.
I’m determined to ensure all Corinthians are remembered so please also get in touch if you’re a Corinthian who may have slipped through the net somehow.
Order before 1 July 2026 and you will get your name published within a special roll of honour within the book and it will be sent out to all subscribers on publication at the start of October 2026. This will be before it appears in any shop. Sadly, due to postage costs the book can only be posted to UK addresses. You do not need to have a PayPal account to order – use the ‘Pay with PayPal’ button below and it will give you the option to pay by credit/debit card without creating a PayPal account.
UK ONLY – one copy of Manchester Corinthians: The Authorised History 2nd edition (paperback)
The story of a pioneering women’s club as told to Gary James by those who were there. This is for one paperback book at £19.95 ()incl UK postage and packaging). Outside UK contact for additional postage costs.
£19.95
Opportunities to buy multiple copies, sponsor the book or donate exist too. Please email Gary@GJFootballArchive.com for more information on those opportunities. For those wishing to order ten copies then a special panel will be included within the book thanking you for supporting the Corinthians’ project & book, plus you’ll get ten copies for the discounted total of £150 (including UK deliver).
UK ONLY – Ten copies of Manchester Corinthians: The Authorised History 2nd edition (paperback)
The story of a pioneering women’s club as told to Gary James by those who were there. This is for ten paperback books at £150 (incl UK postage and packaging). Outside UK contact for additional postage costs.
£150.00
Note: the cover is currently being redesigned and is likely to be different to the ones shown here.
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