Being the Gaffer!
Author | : Ian Valentine |
Publisher | : Prion Books |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2010-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 1853757721 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781853757723 |
Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Download or read book Being the Gaffer! written by Ian Valentine and published by Prion Books. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Ron Atkinson's chunky gold jewelry to Brian Clough's acerbic tongue, this is a book that celebrates everything connected with being a football manager Exploring the many varied aspects of being a "footy" manager—from dressing room approach and football philosophy through to dress sense, charisma, fearsome feuds, and cutting wit—this unique book profiles more than 50 of the most famous managers in professional football. Packed with classic quotes, fascinating biographies, hilarious stories, exclusive contributions, and fun photography, the book features—amongst others—Bill Shankly, Brian Clough, Sir Matt Busby, Ron Atkinson, Kevin Keegan, Harry Redknapp, Terry Venables, Don Revie, Neil Warnock, and John Beck. Football management is widely regarded as one of the toughest jobs in the world—and this is the long overdue celebration of the man in the dugout.