David Goldblatt’s The Game of Our Lives wins William Hill sports book of year

• Two Guardian writers shortlisted for award and highly commended
• Goldblatt takes £27,000 prize and described by judges as ‘exceptional winner’

David Goldblatt’s The Game of Our Lives has won the 2015 William Hill sports book of the year award.

Goldblatt’s work examines football’s place in British society, analysing the game’s economic impact and how it shapes urban identities in big cities and rural locations. He takes the £27,000 prize and was described by the judges as “an exceptional winner”.

Related: The Game of Our Lives, by David Goldblatt – extract

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