<p>Jamie Grundy is a former football coach and writer with a special focus on criminal justice, sport and rehabilitation. He is the author of 90 Minutes of Freedom, which follows HMP Prescoed FC, the only prisoner football team in Wales, through a single season in Gwent Central Division 2. The book was written with the support of &#39;National Sporting Heritage&#39; as an exploration of how sport can assist in the rehabilitation efforts of prisoners. <br>
On this episode Gideon and Richard discuss the origins of the project and Jamie&#39;s research process, which included witnessing locker room confrontations and even lacing up to play himself, as well as some of the unique aspects of playing football in prison and the special bonds that are formed as a result.</p>

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Episode 26: 90 Minutes of Freedom - Jamie Grundy

JUN 27, 202059 MIN
New York Welsh

Episode 26: 90 Minutes of Freedom - Jamie Grundy

JUN 27, 202059 MIN

Description

Jamie Grundy is a former football coach and writer with a special focus on criminal justice, sport and rehabilitation. He is the author of 90 Minutes of Freedom, which follows HMP Prescoed FC, the only prisoner football team in Wales, through a single season in Gwent Central Division 2. The book was written with the support of 'National Sporting Heritage' as an exploration of how sport can assist in the rehabilitation efforts of prisoners. On this episode Gideon and Richard discuss the origins of the project and Jamie's research process, which included witnessing locker room confrontations and even lacing up to play himself, as well as some of the unique aspects of playing football in prison and the special bonds that are formed as a result.