The Manager by Barney Ronay

The Manager by Barney Ronay

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An affectionate look at the changing role, status and style of the football manager since the dawn of the professional era.

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The Manager by Barney Ronay

THE ABSURD ASCENT OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MAN IN FOOTBALL. THE MANAGER. 'Rich in detail and colour . . . a great read' Observer This book traces the remarkable journey of the football gaffer, from his humble beginnings as club secretary, to his modern incarnation - the man we all recognise, venting his spleen at the ref, or having a huff at a post-match press conference. THE MANAGER takes the reader beyond the well-worn anecdotes, deeper into the stories of football's top men and the world they inhabit. Barney Ronay asks the important questions about these compelling characters - Where did they come from? Why are they so miserable? Where do they get their suits? Hilarious and absorbing, this book contains enough revelations to provide the most avid fan with a library of fresh tales. You'll never look at the man on the touchline in the same way again.
Barney Ronay regularly writes for The Guardian's Saturday sport section, G2, FourFourTwo magazine, the Observer Sports Monthly and When Saturday Comes magazine, as well as making appearances on national radio and on television. He is 34 years old and lives in London.
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ISBN 13 9780751542790
ISBN 10 0751542792
Title The Manager
Author Barney Ronay
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Year published 2010-08-05
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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