{"product_id":"the-manager-9780751542790","title":"The Manager","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Barney Ronay\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Sphere\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Sphere\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Soccer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE ABSURD ASCENT OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MAN IN FOOTBALL. THE MANAGER. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Rich in detail and colour . . . a great read'\u003ci\u003e Observer \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHE 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHilarious 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.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Sphere","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47606277603479,"sku":"9780751542790","price":2445.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780751542790.webp?v=1775032193","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-manager-9780751542790","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}