Black and Blue by Paul Canoville

The first black player to play for Chelsea Football Club, Paul Canoville endured some of the most shocking racial abuse ever seen in our modern game. Battling off the field problems and career ending injury as well, Paul's story is unique. One of the most powerful sports books ever written...an exceptional account of an extraordinary man.

Hilario: "I always enjoy reading books about sport but this book is a little bit different. Paul was the first black player to play for Chelsea FC and it outlines the difficulties he faced on and off the pitch. His book is very honest and deals with a difficult time in his and Chelsea's history but also shows how far the game has come from those bad times."