Ian Wright is having none of this FA bullshit. Good on him. #JackLeslie
June 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Ian Wright is having none of this FA bullshit. Good on him. #JackLeslie
I'm giving a speech at the unveiling ceremony along with Jack's granddaughters. It's going to be a special day. #BluePlaques #historicengland #jackleslie #plymouth #plymouthargyle #football #commemoration
May 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I'm giving a speech at the unveiling ceremony along with Jack's granddaughters. It's going to be a special day. #BluePlaques #historicengland #jackleslie #plymouth #plymouthargyle #football #commemoration
ITV News coverage of the Historic England National Blue Plaque unveiling for Jack Leslie in Plymouth yesterday #plymouth #BluePlaques #jackleslie youtu.be/yFa2iQ8SCMg?...
Football 'trailblazer' - John 'Jack' Leslie celebrated with blue plaque (UK) 16/May/2025
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May 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
ITV News coverage of the Historic England National Blue Plaque unveiling for Jack Leslie in Plymouth yesterday #plymouth #BluePlaques #jackleslie youtu.be/yFa2iQ8SCMg?...
At a party, Matt Tiller heard a story that shocked him. Jack Leslie was picked for England in 1925—then dropped due to the colour of his skin. That discovery led to the Jack Leslie Campaign, raising £100K for his statue. Listen here: bit.ly/4jZkN3S 🎧 #JackLeslie #FootballHistory #Podcast
February 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
At a party, Matt Tiller heard a story that shocked him. Jack Leslie was picked for England in 1925—then dropped due to the colour of his skin. That discovery led to the Jack Leslie Campaign, raising £100K for his statue. Listen here: bit.ly/4jZkN3S 🎧 #JackLeslie #FootballHistory #Podcast
Historic England's film of the Blue Plaque to footballer Jack Leslie in Plymouth. Leslie was the first black player to be selected for England, only to be deselected on racial grounds. I was honoured to speak at the unveiling #blueplaque #jackleslie #footballhistory
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Jack Leslie: The Man Who Should Have Been England’s First Black Player
YouTube video by Historic England
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June 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Historic England's film of the Blue Plaque to footballer Jack Leslie in Plymouth. Leslie was the first black player to be selected for England, only to be deselected on racial grounds. I was honoured to speak at the unveiling #blueplaque #jackleslie #footballhistory
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My new blog post: A Plaque for a Pioneering Pilgrim #blueplaques #sportshistory #jackleslie #plymouth #blackhistory #historicengland martinpolley.co.uk/2025/09/01/a...
A Plaque for a Pioneering Pilgrim – Martin Polley, Sports Historian
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September 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
My new blog post: A Plaque for a Pioneering Pilgrim #blueplaques #sportshistory #jackleslie #plymouth #blackhistory #historicengland martinpolley.co.uk/2025/09/01/a...
#HistoricEngland unveil #blueplaque honouring Jack Leslie 1901-1988
The talented footballer and Plymouth Argyle FC hero called up to the England squad but denied the opportunity to become the first Black man to play for his country.
#Peverell #PlymouthUK #pafc #JackLeslie
The talented footballer and Plymouth Argyle FC hero called up to the England squad but denied the opportunity to become the first Black man to play for his country.
#Peverell #PlymouthUK #pafc #JackLeslie
May 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
#HistoricEngland unveil #blueplaque honouring Jack Leslie 1901-1988
The talented footballer and Plymouth Argyle FC hero called up to the England squad but denied the opportunity to become the first Black man to play for his country.
#Peverell #PlymouthUK #pafc #JackLeslie
The talented footballer and Plymouth Argyle FC hero called up to the England squad but denied the opportunity to become the first Black man to play for his country.
#Peverell #PlymouthUK #pafc #JackLeslie
‘Bittersweet’: plaque unveiled for black footballer whose England call-up was rescinded
#KickOutRacism #Equality #Plymouth #JackLeslie
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#KickOutRacism #Equality #Plymouth #JackLeslie
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‘Bittersweet’: plaque unveiled for black footballer whose England call-up was rescinded
It will be a day of mixed emotions for family of late, great Jack Leslie when ceremony is held in Plymouth
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May 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
‘Bittersweet’: plaque unveiled for black footballer whose England call-up was rescinded
#KickOutRacism #Equality #Plymouth #JackLeslie
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#KickOutRacism #Equality #Plymouth #JackLeslie
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My second book, Money: The Inside Story, co- written with @JackLeslie, hits shelves next week!
Following on from Can’t We Just Print More Money, which found its way to 100,000 readers, this book is about how money really works and what happens when it doesn’t
www.penguin.co.uk/books/462061...
Following on from Can’t We Just Print More Money, which found its way to 100,000 readers, this book is about how money really works and what happens when it doesn’t
www.penguin.co.uk/books/462061...
Money: The Inside Story
Every morning, someone unassumingly types numbers into a spreadsheet, hits enter and creates millions of pounds. Somewhere deep underground, a machine most of us will never see props up the entire Bri...
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June 5, 2026 at 9:29 AM
My second book, Money: The Inside Story, co- written with @JackLeslie, hits shelves next week!
Following on from Can’t We Just Print More Money, which found its way to 100,000 readers, this book is about how money really works and what happens when it doesn’t
www.penguin.co.uk/books/462061...
Following on from Can’t We Just Print More Money, which found its way to 100,000 readers, this book is about how money really works and what happens when it doesn’t
www.penguin.co.uk/books/462061...
Shedding a tear for #JackLeslie but glad he's now being recognised. #PlymouthArgyle #FA #England #Racism #KickItOut #EnglandsFirst
June 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Shedding a tear for #JackLeslie but glad he's now being recognised. #PlymouthArgyle #FA #England #Racism #KickItOut #EnglandsFirst