About the Book: Pitch Invasion is Karen Dobres’s funny and inspiring journey from someone who barely cared about football to becoming a Director at Lewes FC, the world’s first football club to pay its women’s and men’s players equally. Through witty, self-deprecating storytelling, Karen explores women’s football, gender equality, inclusion, leadership and overcoming imposter syndrome. From Suffragette flash mobs and Prosecco on tap to multi-million-pound deals for the women’s team, she reveals the unconventional culture behind a pioneering fan-owned club. A compelling sports memoir about challenging football’s traditions and helping create a fairer, more inclusive future for the game.