Collection: Jean Williams

Professor Jean Williams is a prominent international writer specialising in the history of sport, with a focus on gender relations, governance, and the professionalisation of women's sport.

In 2003, Jean published A Game for Rough Girls and has since authored seven books, curated exhibitions and written numerous journalistic pieces. Her most recent work is Legendary Lionesses: the History of the England Women's Football Team 1972-2022 (2024).

She has curated content with FIFA, UEFA, the English FA, and other sports organisations to bring history to a wider audience and has transitioned into feature documentaries, scriptwriting and television content. She has her own line of trademarked clothing @jeanolafc that was showcased at the Women’s World Cup in Australia 2023 and a limited edition is available at the Euros 2025. 

A keen swimmer, and occasional triathlete, Jean has taken up tennis after a 30-year hiatus, more with enthusiasm than success.