Tony Collins
@collinstony
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Historian. Emeritus Professor of History at DMU, Fellow at Institute of Sports Humanities. ‘The history books are not enough - where are the wage lists?'
Leeds, UK
Joined June 2009
Pleased to announce that my new (non-sport) book on labour history, 'Raising the Red Flag: Marxism, Labourism, and the Roots of British Communism, 1884–1921', is out today from @haymarketbooks More info at:
haymarketbooks.org
Raising the Red Flag is a stirring exploration of the origins of the British Marxist movement, from the creation of the Social Democratic Federation to the foundation of the Communist Party. It tells...
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RIP Rob Steen (R) died Friday, Rotterdam. Friend for 40+ yrs. Aficionado of film, music (Steely Dan), ganja, cricket (Middx) baseball (Mets) and much else. Family guy. Brilliant, idiosyncratic writer. Editor. Teacher (Brighton U) Empathetic, mercurial, entrepreneurial. A mensch
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If you’re able to get to London on Monday 29 Sept, come to the launch of the new edition of one of the foundational texts of the history of sport in Britain (and I’m very chuffed to be invited as a panellist) - details below:
#SportHistory A classic text - Dick Holt's Sport & the British - has been reborn. Join Dick & a panel of historians to discuss the new edition (followed by a drinks reception!) 29 September, 5.30pm, Senate House, London (or via Zoom) Register below: https://t.co/D7JA0rInYL
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🌟 Chill-Out Sunday Read 🌟 Discover the remarkable story of Roy Francis — trailblazing coach, first Black GB rugby player & game-changer. Read the preview 👉 https://t.co/a4tCfmUFJj
#ChillOutSundayRead #RugbyLeague #RoyFrancis #SportsHistory #Trailblazer
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Lisa's play looks brilliant!
A big thankyou to .@jeremyball3 @bbcemt who nailed exactly what we were trying to do with #SiXteen 1984 was 1 year but the devastation has been every year for the working class https://t.co/H4HxeRCVec
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Are you interested in the history of both codes of rugby in Yorkshire (or anywhere else for that matter)? Then take a look at the new website from @DropKickBooks -it's a treasure trove of historical research:
dropkickbooks.com
Discover the rich history of rugby. We publish books and blog stories shining a light on clubs, personalities & events from both rugby union and league.
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If you're interested in the history of both codes of rugby in Yorkshire (or anywhere else for that matter), the new website from @DropKickBooks is a treasure trove of historical research:
dropkickbooks.com
Discover the rich history of rugby. We publish books and blog stories shining a light on clubs, personalities & events from both rugby union and league.
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Who was the coach that Jack Gibson used to call weekly for advice? Listen to Rugby League Coach Stories #4 - The Forgotten Super Coach. Host Lee Addison of https://t.co/XwA2XDZD4i is joined by @collinstony Link - https://t.co/IBSUT9ZkvU
#Coach #Coaching #NRL #RugbyLeague
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This week 'Rugby Reloaded' talks to David Goldblatt about his new book, 'Injury Time: Football in a State of Emergency'. Find out why it's the new soap opera, the key importance of the women's game, and the future of the world's most popular football code:
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The new 'Rugby Reloaded' talks to David Goldblatt about his new book, 'Injury Time: Football in a State of Emergency'. Find out why it's the new soap opera, the key importance of the women's game, and the future of the world's most popular football code:
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Missed the latest episodes of Sports Book Club? We’ve got you covered… Check out three of our most recent episodes on rugby, boxing and cricket. 𝐑𝐨𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬: 𝐑𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐲’𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 ✍️ @collinstony 🎙️ https://t.co/R3StJskMSD 𝐓𝐡𝐞
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Heads Up! You can now listen to ‘Rugby Reloaded’ and its back catalogue via YouTube. Just search ‘Rugby Reloaded’ and every episode is available conveniently at your fingertips!
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Highly recommend this book! An important and very well researched volume about an important and all too often overlooked figure in sports history. Kudos to @collinstony
https://t.co/bjxlK7kaJ7
amazon.co.uk
Roy Francis: Rugby’s Forgotten Black Leader
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Ahead of today’s Hull #rugbyleague derby, find out about the sliding doors moment that could have turned this afternoon’s match inside out!
Why Is Mersey Street So Important For The History Of Rugby League In Hull? Sports writer @collinstony explains why @hullfcofficial used to be the east Hull team and @hullkrofficial were the team from the west of the city. Supplementals: https://t.co/qwODUQGkob
@hull_libraries
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Fascinating interview with Roy Francis’ son Ian about his father’s life and times from @johnnyddavidson
https://t.co/C6O0WHNmDs
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As we approach tomorrow’s massive East v West rugby league derby in Hull, I reveal the bone-chilling truth about @hullfcofficial and @hullkrofficial !
Why Is Mersey Street So Important For The History Of Rugby League In Hull? Sports writer @collinstony explains why @hullfcofficial used to be the east Hull team and @hullkrofficial were the team from the west of the city. Supplementals: https://t.co/qwODUQGkob
@hull_libraries
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Massive thanks to @NoHelmetsReq for this review of ‘Roy Francis: Rugby’s Forgotten Black Leader’ in @guardian
theguardian.com
The Welshman was a brilliant, original coach who had to fight against a culture that was prejudiced against him
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Today (Sept 4th) sees the launch of Richard Holt's revised edition of 'Sport and the British'. See attached for discount flyer.
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The new ‘Rugby Reloaded’ takes a long look at the history of concussion in men’s rugby union. Can the concussion crisis be solved simply by changing the rules of the game, or is it more deeply rooted in the traditional culture of the sport. Listen now at:
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‘Rugby Reloaded’ takes a deep dive into the history of concussion in men’s rugby union. Can the concussion crisis be solved simply by changing the rules of the game, or is it more deeply rooted in the traditional culture of the sport. Listen now at:
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The new ‘Rugby Reloaded’ takes a long look at the history of concussion in men’s rugby union. Can the concussion crisis be solved simply by changing the rules of the game, or is it more deeply rooted in the traditional culture of the sport. Listen now at:
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