We Were Really There is the story of how Manchester City was saved from oblivion – told by the man who oversaw the rescue operation.
Written with football journalist and William Hill Sports Book of the Year-shortlisted author Tim Rich.
In 1988, David Bernstein became chairman of a club in disarray – a club on the verge of relegation to Division Three and losing the faith of their fans. Across his five-year tenure, Bernstein took a club at its lowest and paved the way for the club’s triumphant return and modern-day success.
With exclusive insights into the running of Man City, this book:
Includes access to never-before-published boardroom minutes, legal documents, and memorandums that show how close the club came to complete disasterReveals the tensions and triumphs of working with managers Joe Royle and Kevin Keegan as they fought to turn City aroundFeatures contributions from board members, players, and fans of the eraGives readers a glimpse into how a club is really run and how key decisions on Man City’s return came to be made
Perfect for Man City fans, We Were Really There is the story of the club at their lowest point and their incredible journey to modern success.
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We Were Really There: The Rebirth of Manchester City
by David Bernstein and Tim Rich
We Were Really There is the story of how Manchester City was saved from oblivion – told by the man who oversaw the rescue operation – written with football journalist and William Hill Sports Book of the Year-shortlisted author, Tim Rich.
Features: Exclusive insights into the running of Manchester City Never-before-published boardroom minutes & legal docs showing how close the club came to disaster Contributions from board members, players and fans of the era A closer look at how a club is really run and how key decisions on Man City’s return came to be made
Publisher : Pitch Publishing Ltd
Publication date : 11 Mar. 2024
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1801506906
ISBN-13 : 978-1801506908
Item weight : 1.05 kg
Dimensions : 16 x 2.54 x 24 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 255,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) 26 in Manchester City 582 in Sporting Events 771 in Football Biographies (Books)
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