Stan the Man: A Hard Life in Football

by Stan Ternent, Tony Livesey

This is the extraordinary life story of Stan Ternent, one of the most outrageous managers in professional soccer. Celebrated for achieving a series of promotions on shoestring budgets, he has coached some of soccer's biggest names, including Ian Wright, Vinnie Jones, Dennis Wise, and Gazza. Stan's outspoken attitude and uncompromising behavior have been legendary within soccer circles for years, and so have his punch-ups. Now for the first time, the Burnley manager—called "one of the greatest characters in the game" by the Scot who manages Man United—reveals his amazing exploits from four decades as a soccer icon.

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Samuel Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

cracking stuff from Stan (the Man) Ternant here, classic footballing tales from an old school manager including a brilliant anecdote about Pavarotti and the Chelsea boys on the golf course. As the gentleman said below, this is an entertaining time capsule of a time that will soon be long forgotten. Definitely read this book.

[Stephen Hoffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brutally honest and at times hilarious. Stan knows how to tell a good yarn.