Project Restart

A gripping account of how football grappled with a global crisis, revealing the sport's surprising resilience and its deep connection to society.

Project Restart charts the unprecedented disruption of COVID-19 on football, from the Premier League to local parks. Jon Berry examines the weeks leading to the shutdown, the new community awareness, and the politicians' response. Through case studies of teams like Burnley, he explores the hopes and fears of fans and the efforts to keep clubs afloat.

Discover how football adjusted to empty stadiums and TV broadcasts, and what the future holds for the sport. This is a must-read for anyone interested in
the social and economic impact of the pandemicthe future of footballthe power of community. For general trade audience.