Routledge Association Football in Irish History Book

Explore the deep history of soccer in Ireland with this comprehensive study from Routledge. This book moves beyond the 'Garrison Game' label to assess how association football developed from the late 1870s through the early twenty-first century. It provides a detailed look at the sport's evolution before and after partition, covering the post-Emergency years and the development of coaching methods. Readers will gain a better understanding of how the game connects to broader social themes. The text examines the impact of the Troubles, Anglo-Irish football relations, and the challenges of professional structures in both the Republic and Northern Ireland. By looking at national and regional identity, class, economics, and gender, this volume offers a complete picture of the sport's place in Irish society. It is an essential resource for those interested in how football interacts with other sports and the social forces that shape it.