Fifty years of unparalleled success: an incredible 35 major trophies in five decades. But how was that success achieved? And how can those successes (and failures) be measured against one another? "Dynasty" sets the context for such analysis, examining the obstacles each manager faced and the fortune they had along the way. Which manager did the best job? What situation - and what players - did each inherit? What state was the club in, politically and financially? How expertly were they assisted by their coaching staff? How much did they spend, in relative terms? How did each of their signings pan out? What legacy did they bequeath? How dominant, rich and/or well-managed were rival teams? In addition to all this, there's a look at each Liverpool manager's record in the main competitions, as well as what they, and other key personalities, had to say, all of which make "Dynasty" the most complete assessment of the club during the ups and downs of the last fifty years.
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A unique analysis of the club's managers, which is no mean feat ... informative... another perspective on the last 50 years. -- Programme & Football Collectable Monthly
Excellent -- Vic Gill, son-in-law of Bill Shankly
Excellent -- Vic Gill, son-in-law of Bill Shankly
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A unique analysis of the club's managers, which is no mean feat ... informative... another perspective on the last 50 years.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Isomer
Format:Paperback
Having read a pre-release copy of Dynasty, I can say that this is an excellent book for LFC fans. It puts into context each manager's reign since the days of Bill Shankly - the teams they inherited, the players they signed, and the opposition of the day. It certainly surprised me to see how often LFC's spending on player transfers has been far below that of their big rivals, even at times when they were dominating English football.
I thought this book was well considered, and the combination of statistics and the expertise of a number of LFC journalists and fans to evaluate the players over the years was particularly inventive.
I thought this book was well considered, and the combination of statistics and the expertise of a number of LFC journalists and fans to evaluate the players over the years was particularly inventive.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By James Quinn
Format:Paperback
Given the volume of material available on the unique history of Liverpool Football Club, it was difficult to imagine that a book celebrating 50 years of `Shankly's Liverpool' could offer such a fresh view of the goings-on at the club throughout that period. This idea of the book is not simply to discuss the many, many events that helped shape the `Dynasty', but to focus on the main people involved, and how each of them have contributed in their own way, to compare and contrast the reigns of each of the eight men in charge, but also to compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the rivals at each time and put the successes and failures into their historical context.
Each of the managers are analyzed in an extremely comprehensive manner in several different categories, including the strength of the team they inherited, their record in the transfer market, their record on the pitch and, ultimately, their legacy. In order to help contrast the transfer records of the managers, he uses what I found to be a superbly detailed scoring system which helps to rank the best and the worst of each manager. Also on offer here is key information relating to spending power of the club as well as that of their rivals during each reign which leaves the reader with no doubt as to the difficulties facing each manager, without ever stopping to use the greater financial power of other clubs as an excuse for relative failure.
Another key point of the book is that none of the men under discussion are ever glamorized. While the strengths are discussed, so too are the weaknesses, none of which slip under the radar in a bid to compare one manager favourably against another. Despite the large quantity of data and statistics on offer in this book, it's main strength is in the narrative. Never does the reader feel weighed down by the data coming their way, rather, the facts and figures come in a manner that is extremely easy to follow and at times utterly fascinating. The structure of the book leads to a very comfortable read that I would recommend to anyone with even a passing interest in football.
Each of the managers are analyzed in an extremely comprehensive manner in several different categories, including the strength of the team they inherited, their record in the transfer market, their record on the pitch and, ultimately, their legacy. In order to help contrast the transfer records of the managers, he uses what I found to be a superbly detailed scoring system which helps to rank the best and the worst of each manager. Also on offer here is key information relating to spending power of the club as well as that of their rivals during each reign which leaves the reader with no doubt as to the difficulties facing each manager, without ever stopping to use the greater financial power of other clubs as an excuse for relative failure.
Another key point of the book is that none of the men under discussion are ever glamorized. While the strengths are discussed, so too are the weaknesses, none of which slip under the radar in a bid to compare one manager favourably against another. Despite the large quantity of data and statistics on offer in this book, it's main strength is in the narrative. Never does the reader feel weighed down by the data coming their way, rather, the facts and figures come in a manner that is extremely easy to follow and at times utterly fascinating. The structure of the book leads to a very comfortable read that I would recommend to anyone with even a passing interest in football.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I've got all of Paul Tomkins' book and I have to say this is my favourite by far. Where previous books like Golden Past, Red Future and Red Revival used specific seasons as the background topic, Dynasty uses a few decades from the start of the Shankly era to the present day. I make a living working in statistics and whilst this book uses stats as evidence behind every point I particularly enjoyed this book purely as a review of the last 40 odd years in Liverpool history. Well written and nothing like as annoyingly partisan as a lot of books written by Liverpool fans this is a great read, one that I'd highly recommend
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A Gift
Bought this as a gift for my Brother in Law. He is a Liverpool fan and was really pleased with it.
Published 16 months ago by Moyney
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Another Tomkins 'must read' book
This is a book that Liverpool fans must read. It sets out the progress of the club we love from second division stragglers to Kings of Europe and then headlong into the Premier... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by purchinpompey
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Much enjoyed
Having bought this book, I found myself immensely satisfied over the purchase of this book. I'm a passionate Liverpool fan and was looking forward to a good read and I wasn't... Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2009 by Liver crazy fan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
The Book is an outstanding read. Like all of Paul's columns in liverpoolfc.tv, the book is solidly based on facts and the knowledge of the the club from the inside. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2009 by Paul Joshua Mathew
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IMHO
Paul Tomkins certainly knows his stuff, a great read for any red with a passion for the club and its history
Published on 24 April 2009 by Seanmac
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very readable
If you are a Paul Tomkins fan or just a fan of LFC, this is well worth a read. It throws up many a happy memory whilst disecting the major flaws and successes of each boss since... Read more
Published on 12 April 2009 by L. Moore
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A must buy!
This book is a must buy for any football fan. If you love football, you will love this book. Also great for new supporters of football who can chart the progress of one of English... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2009 by Iain Hamilton
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Just can not put it down
Excellent research into the last 50 years of LFC, brilliant analysis into the players and managers. Paul is a brilliant writer...an optimist and a realist all rolled into one.
Published on 15 Dec 2008 by A. Webster
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John Furness loved Dynasty
An absolutely outstanding read, and the best attempt I've ever found (by a long chalk) to bring some science to the evaluation of team performance / achievement, individual player... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2008 by Mrs. Beverley Furness
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Superb Stuff for LFC die hard fans
I am one of the fans of Paul Tomkins books and one of the lucky receiver of the pre-released signed copy. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2008 by Asyran Shamsuddin
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