Fascinating reading again , I read a while ago that Meredith was singled out by the football authorities as a punishment for him being one of the main instigators of the PFA ( players union ) ? Is there any truth in that ?
The Players' Union wasn't formed until 1908, and was more of a reaction by Meredith and others to they way they had been treated. I really recommend John Harding's 'Football Wizard: The Billy Meredith Story', which has a chapter on Meredith's role in the PU.
Fascinating reading again , I read a while ago that Meredith was singled out by the football authorities as a punishment for him being one of the main instigators of the PFA ( players union ) ? Is there any truth in that ?
The Players' Union wasn't formed until 1908, and was more of a reaction by Meredith and others to they way they had been treated. I really recommend John Harding's 'Football Wizard: The Billy Meredith Story', which has a chapter on Meredith's role in the PU.
Thanks for your clarification. I have read that book a few years ago but obviously need to read it again