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//PAUL

CANOVILLE:

GETTING

TO KNOW

CHELSEA FC’S

FIRST BLACK

FOOTBALLER.

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Urban Kapital writer Sofia Eugeniou, recently had a fantastic op-
portunity to have a chat (and host a mini-interview) with Paul
Canoville, ex-professional footballer for Chelsea FC.

Joining the club in 1982, Paul was also the first black footballer
to play for Chelsea.

Straight off the bat, Paul told us how he was keeping busy
during the unprecedented and trying times we are all facing –
a Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown. Playing music, cooking live
on Facebook, and keeping in touch with family and friends were
amongst the hobbies and pastimes Paul mentioned.

Read about his early career, his advice on mental health and
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opinions on racism in the game.