😍 🏆 We’re delighted to see five of our books shortlisted for awards at The Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards 2024. Congrats to Jane Purdon, Andy Hamilton On Tour, Johnnie Lowery, Piero Trellini and Michael Clifford #CTSBA24 #ReadingForSport 📚 Read about our shortlisted titles 👇 buff.ly/3wws4nZ

I'll be talking to the Committee that is considering the Football Governance Bill later this afternoon

On a side note, the brooch was a nod to Lady Hale and girly swots everywhere #TheUnionOfStrongWomen

After giving written evidence with Yvonne Harrison to the UK House of Commons committee, Jane Purdon appeared in person yesterday to answer questions directly on the #FootballGovernance Bill. Watch Jane's appearance on Parliamentlive.tv: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/b1… #WomeninFootball

Well this was a very nice surprise

Quite the setting for my talk tonight on football, football governance and women’s football #Posh #AndIDontMeanPeterborough

What a great afternoon talking to the Sunderland Senior Supporters about my book 📖 “The Homecoming”. Thank you so much for having me 👏🙏❤️🤍 #Sunderland #SAFC Sunderland AFC

In my Substack I write about my adventures in football, great books, and random stuff that's caught my interest. This week: the Vertu Trophy, the Utilita Girls' Cup, a book about a woman writing a book, and some nature notes (because it's spring). substack.com/@JanePurdon1

My latest Substack, in which I go to Brighton, think about pond puddings, and encourage you to fall in love with Tirzah Garwood and Eric Ravilious open.substack.com/pub/janepurdon…

Spotted at the Nissan plant! #SAFC

Our coastline 😍🌊 #TilTheEnd

London branch of the #PurdonNation checking in Tim Purdon

The peace after the storm of the Sky Bet Championship final, an hour after the last Sunderland AFC player left the pitch. The Wembley Stadium and EFL staff are incredible: they do it all again today and tomorrow.

The Euros from the Sofa #4 #WEUROS2025 open.substack.com/pub/janepurdon…

“Never a pen, Lydia. Offside all day long.” “Charlotte, how many times? She can’t be offside until she’s active but she can still be fouled.” On my Substack today, I'm joined by a good friend to natter on about all things UEFA Women’s Euros. substack.com/home/post/p-...

In the latest Euros from the Sofa, I talk about the Lionesses, Sunderland, and an amazing sports photographer whose work you need to know. Eve of final nerves? Me too. But this team always saves the best till last. open.substack.com/pub/janepurdon…

I told you the Lionesses always save the best till last.

Of all that's been written about the Lionesses' magnificent victory, one word has stayed with me: Chaos Read more in my latest Substack: open.substack.com/pub/janepurdon…

Preach, brother.

Yeah, we're back.