Harry Harris has written about 20 books on Chelsea, including FOUR tomes on José Mourinho, THREE on Ruud Gullit, plus biographies of Franco Zola, Luca Vialli, Antonio Conte, and an autobiography of Kerry Dixon. He took part in a documentary about “Battle of the Bridge” behind the scenes conflict between Ken Bates and Matthew Harding which he turned into a best selling book. In fact Harry has written a record 90 football books in his distinguished career.
As a young journalist at the London Evening News Harry ghosted a column for Chelsea manager Danny Blanchflower and was close to many of the Chelsea players. Harry went on to become a double winner of the British Sports Journalist of the Year award and was presented with the British Variety Club of Great Britain Silver Heart for ‘Contribution to Sports Journalism’ and is the only journalist ever to win the Sports Story of the Year accolade twice. Harry has a total of 24 industry awards.
One of the most influential football columnists for three decades, Harry is one of the most acclaimed investigative journalists and news gatherers of his generation. He is currently Sports Development Director for SmartFrame Technologies.