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Perception and reality: life on and off the pitch for former footballer Clarke Carlisle

For a footballer who's played at nine different clubs and in all four divisions of the English league, you might think Clarke Carlisle would be best known for his sporting abilities.

However, he is equally known for speaking out about racism and suicide in football.

He has a new book that aims to challenge the perceptions of a modern-day footballer.

You Don't Know Me But, is out on Thursday 12th September.

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