Different Class : Fashion, Football & Funk The Story of Laurie Cunningham
Different Class : Fashion, Football & Funk The Story of Laurie Cunningham

Different Class : Fashion, Football & Funk The Story of Laurie Cunningham

By Dermot Kavanagh£9.99 + Shipping
Status: published
Publication Date: 13.07.2017Available
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About The Book

Shortlisted for Biography of the Year at the British Sports Book Awards

When Laurie Cunningham played for England in an under-21s match against Scotland in 1977, he became the first black footballer to represent England professionally. Two years later, he would become the first Englishman to play for Real Madrid. In a time when racist chants flew from the stands, Cunningham's success challenged how black players were perceived, paving the way for future generations.

But Cunningham was more than an exceptional footballer who could play like a dream. He was a dandy with a love of funk music and bespoke suits, as easily graceful on the dance floor as he was on the pitch.

Different Class is a portrait of an important but unsung figure who brought glamour to the game at a particularly dark point in its history. Many know Laurie Cunningham’s name but not his story; now they will know both.

There is a real story to tell here. When I used to go dancing in Soho back in the Seventies I used to look up to these really cool young black guys and Laurie Cunningham was one of them.
Robert Elms

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