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The Boss: the Agony and Ecstacy of Life at the Top of the Beautiful North
Life in football is precarious for the men whose jobs and reputations are perpetually balanced on a knife edge. For managers, consistent success is all important. Security is not only rare, but often illusory. So what drives them? How do they cope with the stresses, the unceremonious sackings, the endless rounds of musical chairs? Drawing on interviews and comments from well-known managers, this book paints a frank portrait of the life of a football manager.
300 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1997
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April 10, 2013
Despite being a little outdated (published 1997) this book is a great behind the scenes look at the life of a football manager covering every concievable aspect including transfers, getting the sack, player relations, chairmen, supporters and personal life.
The book is built from a series of interviews the author conducted, and the fact he has managed to speak to the greatest manager of all - Sir Alex Ferguson - gives the book a lot of value.
Some of the anecdotes, and quotes are quality. A pick of my personal favourites:
"There were four people on the board at Villa - Ellis, his son, his lawyer and his doctor."
"That was the good thing about Jimmy Gregory, he promised you nothing and he kept his promise."
The book is built from a series of interviews the author conducted, and the fact he has managed to speak to the greatest manager of all - Sir Alex Ferguson - gives the book a lot of value.
Some of the anecdotes, and quotes are quality. A pick of my personal favourites:
"There were four people on the board at Villa - Ellis, his son, his lawyer and his doctor."
"That was the good thing about Jimmy Gregory, he promised you nothing and he kept his promise."
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