New book about former Southend FC owner Anton Johnson
Anton Johnson (left) continues to support the running of Johnson's butchers - Credit: Anton Johnson/ Ray Stone A new book about a Rainham entrepreneur known for his time as a controversial football club owner was published last week. Novelist Ray Stone and Ant Gavin Smits wrote Anton Johnson - A Driven Life to challenge misconceptions about Anton Johnson, who faced allegations of fraud in the 1980s while in charge of Southend United FC. He was cleared of all charges. Co-author Ray told the Recorder: “What fascinated me was how little the public knew about the real Anton Johnson, someone...
Source: newhamrecorder.co.uk