Micky Kerr’s Football, the People's Shame is a passionate and timely critique of modern English football. The book disccusses how the sport has been transformed from a working-class institution into a profit-driven industry dominated by corporate monopolies and foreign ownership. Through a deeply researched historical and economic lens, Kerr makes a compelling argument for reclaiming the game through democratic governance and fan ownership.

The book is structured into three main sections: Losing Control, Gaining Control, and Making the Impossible Possible. Kerr expertly traces football's journey from its grassroots origins to its current state of commercialization. He critiques the neoliberal policies that facilitated the corporate takeover of clubs, vividly illustrating how this shift has marginalized fans and hollowed out the soul of the game.

The author offers solutions, including fan-led ownership models inspired by successful European examples like Germany's 50+1 rule. Kerr’s proposals are ambitious but well thought-out, focusing on restructuring club ownership, enforcing financial regulations, and investing in lower-league football.

The final section is a call to action, urging fans to recognize their collective power and mobilize for change. Kerr’s passionate appeal to English football’s deeply entrenched fan culture is both inspirational and provocative.

The book’s greatest strength lies in its well-researched historical context and critical analysis. Kerr's ability to weave historical anecdotes with contemporary issues creates a compelling narrative. His arguments are backed by detailed financial data, case studies, and powerful stories of clubs that resisted corporate overreach.

While Kerr’s proposals are visionary, they occasionally seem idealistic given the entrenched commercial interests governing football today. The book’s focus on English football means global perspectives on the sport’s commercialization are somewhat limited.

Football, the People's Shame is a must-read for football fans. It is both a passionate critique and a hopeful manifesto for reclaiming football’s soul. Kerr’s bold ideas and deep love for the game shine throughout, making this book essential reading for anyone invested in the future of English football.