Alyson Rudd (born 1967) is a British journalist with

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who writes about sport, mainly football, and literature in the book club section. She was born in

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in 1963 and grew up in rural

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. She is a graduate of the

London School of Economics The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a public university, public research university located in London, England and a constituent college of the federal University of London. Founded in 1895 by Fabian Society members Sidn ...

but began her career in fashion before becoming a financial journalist. She was an enthusiastic footballer with

Leyton Orient Ladies London Seaward formerly Leyton Orient Women F.C. (2015-2021) is a women's football team based in Barkingside Barkingside is an area in Ilford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. It includes the major road junction of ''Fullwell Cross'' whi ...

and is now a qualified football coach and referee. She is married, has two sons and lives in West London.

Bibliography

* ''Matthew Harding: Pursuing the Dream''. Mainstream Publishing (16 Oct 1997) (biography of

Matthew Harding Matthew Charles Harding (26 December 1953 – 22 October 1996) was a British businessman, vice-chairman of Chelsea Football Club and a major financial supporter of New Labour. Early years and education Harding was born in Haywards Heath, S ...

} * ''Astroturf Blonde''. Headline Book Publishing; (5 Aug 1999)

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