Football, Place and National Identity

This book focuses on the intricate connections between football, place and politics. Investigating the switch of national sporting allegiance by some footballers from their home country to country of residency or family origins, it examines the reasons behind the recent growth of the phenomenon, and explores reactions to this.

David Storey is Principal Lecturer in Geography at the University of Worcester.

Chapter 1. Football, Place and Identity Chapter 2. Nations, Nationality and Football's Changing Rules Chapter 3. Switching Allegiance Chapter 4. African Connections Chapter 5. The Boys in Green Chapter 6. Ireland's Border-Crossers Conclusion: Political Football