The Manager: The Absurd Ascent of the Most Important Man in Football - Softcover

Ronay, Barney

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847442501 ISBN 13: 9781847442505

Publisher: Sphere, 2009

Synopsis

Ever since the dawn of the professional era, the beautiful game's most intriguing individual has been inching his way from the boot room towards the back pages. Along the way he has shared in the preoccupations of the nation ? from conflicts and economic crises, to a fascination with fashion and a wholly unhealthy interest in celebrity. 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.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sphere
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847442501
• ISBN 13: 9781847442505
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304