Hello, my name is Gail Newsham. I am the original and official biographer of the Dick, Kerr Ladies football team and have the honour of being personally endorsed by genuine players from the team. I organised their first ever reunion in 1992 and brought them back from obscurity. No one knew just who the real women were who played for the team, and a lot of work was required to put that right. My book, In a League of Their Own was first published in 1994 when all my research was done before the benefit of the internet. It was a huge task, but needed to be done before it was too late and there be no one left to speak to. I interviewed all the ladies I met and recorded all our conversations. I have spent the last twenty-five years telling their story and their centenary year in 2017 finally saw a happy ending to their amazing story. A first in the world blue plaque for women's football was unveiled at the very factory where they began their journey in 1917 and a magnificent memorial to the team was unveiled at Preston North End. I hope you will enjoy this special centenary edition.Read more about this authorRead less about this author