Spencer Vignes

Everything you could ever want to know about why I decided to write 'Postcards From Santiago', my biography of George Robledo, the first overseas star of English football, out now from @BitebackPub. Click on the pic below to read: theguardian.com/football/2025/…

Thanks to those who've been in touch saying how much they've enjoyed reading 'Postcards From Santiago', my biography of George Robledo, the first overseas star of English football. It means a lot, each & every message. Together, we're keeping George's remarkable story alive.

In July 2025, 70.5% of players in the Premier League are non-UK nationals registered overseas. This is the story of the first one to become a star in his adopted homeland. 'Postcards From Santiago - The George Robledo Story' by @SpencerVignes, available now from @BitebackPub

One for any Brighton & Hove Albion & tennis fans out there. My story on how BHA fan Julian Cash became a Wimbledon men's doubles champion. brightonandhovealbion.com/media-article/…

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | BLOODY SOUTHERNERS by @SpencerVignes Imagine Pep quitting Man City to take over at Rochdale. Or Jurgen Klopp walking out on Liverpool to join Southend. That sort of thing just wouldn't happen, would it? Except that in 1973, it did. 🛒 stanchionbooks.com/products/blood…

Me in today's @Daily_Express - the story of how the first player to be disqualified from Wimbledon wasn't McEnroe, or Kyrgios, or Nastase, but.....Tim Henman!

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | POSTCARDS FROM SANTIAGO by @SpencerVignes 🇨🇱 A fascinating biography of George Robledo, who overcame immense hardship and heartache to become a sporting trailblazer in his adopted homeland and a national hero in his native Chile 🛒 stanchionbooks.com/products/postc…

The last chance to listen before it disappears. Adrian Chiles discusses George Robledo - the first overseas star of English football - and my book 'Postcards From Santiago' with myself & George's daughter, Elizabeth. Starts at 2:38:00 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Heartening to read so much positive coverage for my latest book 'Postcards From Santiago' about George Robledo, the first overseas star of English football. Sometimes you just can't beat good old fashioned printed newspapers for the thrill!

Really looking forward to being on BBC Radio Newcastle this evening talking about George Robledo, the first overseas star of English football, and my new book about him called 'Postcards From Santiago'. Should be on the air sometime after 6.30pm with Colin White & John Anderson.

Still searching for that ideal Father's Day present? Then this might just do the trick. Read about George Robledo, the first overseas star of English football, in 'Postcards From Santiago' by @SpencerVignes, available through @BitebackPub, Amazon & all good bookshops.

Tomorrow (10 June) is the funeral of Gerry Fell, ex-Brighton & HA, Southend Utd & Torquay Utd winger. Gerry's wife, Di, has asked those who remember him and can't make it to raise a glass, or cup, in his memory at 1pm. I, for one, will be doing so. Please share - thank you.

Searching for an ideal Father's Day present? Then this might do the trick. Read about George Robledo, the first overseas star of English football, in 'Postcards From Santiago' by @SpencerVignes, available through @BitebackPub, Amazon & all good bookshops.

Definitely worth a listen before it disappears. Adrian Chiles discusses George Robledo - the first overseas star of English football - and my book 'Postcards From Santiago' with myself & George's daughter, Elizabeth. Starts at 2:38:00 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

'A sporting story for the ages' - Adrian Chiles, BBC Radio 5 Live 'A wonderful wealth of detail to savour' - Matt Barlow, Daily Mail ‘An absolutely brilliant book’ – Paul Ross, talkSPORT More great reviews for 'Postcards From Santiago - The George Robledo Story', out now.

A very happy 80th birthday to John Carlos (right) who, with his fellow 200m runner Tommie Smith (centre), turned the 1968 Olympic podium into the stage for one of the most courageous & indelible protests of my lifetime. (Not forgetting support from Australia’s Peter Norman, left)

Newcastle United legend Bob Moncur and Elizabeth Robledo, daughter of George Robledo, the first overseas star of English football, celebrate the release of George's biography 'Postcards From Santiago', published by @BitebackPub & written by @SpencerVignes

"Postcards from Santiago: The George Robledo Story – The First Overseas Star of English Football" by @SpencerVignes Long before Haaland, Henry, Cantona & Co there was George Robledo, the first overseas star of English football. Read more: amzn.to/4dUVz47 #NUFC #Barnsley

"I just thought he came from another planet, another world" - Bobby Robson on George Robledo, the ex-Barnsley, Newcastle Utd & Chile player regarded as the first overseas star of English football. Read 'Postcards From Santiago', my biography of George's remarkable life, out now.

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | BLOODY SOUTHERNERS by @SpencerVignes Imagine Pep quitting Man City to take over at Rochdale. Or Jurgen Klopp walking out on Liverpool to join Southend. That sort of thing just wouldn't happen, would it? Except that in 1973, it did. 🛒 stanchionbooks.com/products/blood…