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Manchester United: The Biography (Hardcover)

by Jim White (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere (4 Sep 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1847440886
  • ISBN-13: 978-1847440884
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 100,790 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Manchester United The Biography will do for the football team what Peter Ackroyd did for London in his huge biog of the same name. The book follows the club's extraordinary journey from its birth in the railway works of Newton Heath to its current status as Premier League and European champions. The key stages in United's history will, of course, be covered: the Munich Air Crash of 1958, which saw the best part of an entire team (the Busby Babes) being killed; becoming the first English team to win the European Cup in 1968 (with Bobby Charlton and George Best); the dominance of the club in the Premiership; the controversial sale to American tycoon Malcolm Glazer, right up to Moscow 2008. But by drawing on the recollections of everyone from players and managers to fans and backroom staff, Jim has unearthed enough new material to interest die-hard fans and casual supporters alike. A fascinating history of a remarkable football club, by one of Britain's best-known and most popular sports writers.

About the Author
Jim White is an award winning sports journalist and long time columnist first for the Guardian and now the Daily Telegraph. Author of YOU'LL WIN NOTHING WITH KIDS.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Man U.-The Boigraphy- A View from the States, 1 Oct 2008
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In order for a review to be meaningful, I believe one must have a basic understanding of the "reviewer". Hence I am a New York lawyer from a soccer and Man U loving family who is well versed in soccer-football history, having bought many books from Amazon UK (and even having read some). This is the first time that I am discussing a book in this kind of forum. I first became aware of Jim White via his book "Always in the Running." I enjoyed it so much that I went on to read "The Biography." This new book is fantastic. It is witty, analytical, entertainig and extremely informative. It is clear that Mr. White neither has an "axe to grind" nor does he simply follow "the party line." Therefore, in my opinion, he has effectively accomplished writing an outstanding objective history of this endlessly fascinating institution.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing and entertaining, 15 Sep 2008
By Pat Stenson (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Manchester United: The Biography (Paperback)
This is another excellent book about United by Jim White. Far from the usual dull collection of facts and figures, this is an incisive, insightful journey through the history of Manchester United. From the early days of Newton Heath, through the barren inter-war years, the magical Busby Babes to the trophy-laden Ferguson years, White gives a superb illustration of the character of United and the characters that made the club what it is today. He superbly illustrates the backdrop of a changing industrial city with passion and humour, perfectly placing the reader in the realities of the day.

The only criticism I would have is that there are numerous glaring factual errors - for example, the words 'Football Club' were removed from the badge in 1998, not the initials 'F.C'; Gordon McQueen did not equalise in the 1979 Cup Final, rather Sammy McIlroy after McQueen had pulled one back (despite what Lou Macari bizarrely states!); Bryan Robson did not score 'the winner' in the 1994 FA Cup Semi-final, but the third goal in a 4-1 victory; and Jaap Stam was signed from PSV, not Ajax.
These are small details, however. On the whole this is a hugely entertaining read. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Man United will never die, 4 Sep 2008
By MJM Tuyl (Groningen, The Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent book. I just finished translating it for the Dutch market. Being Dutch, I wasn't that familiar with a lot of things going on in English football. You get to know a lot about the whole history of United. Jim White obviously had the opportunity to talk with a lot of insiders and had access to all the information he needed. He writes with a lot of love about the club, clearly his favourite, but is critical where necessary. Furthermore, he has funny anecdotes and writes with the typically dry English humour. Of course, Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson are the two most important names in United history. Special attention has been paid to players like George Best and Eric Cantona. Sometimes, legendary goals (like the one Giggs scored against Arsenal) are described into detail (and can be found back on YouTube!). Being more of an Arsenal fan myself (well, actually, Ajax), you can't help but getting sympathy for Manchester United by reading this book. I'm sure the Dutch version will be a success as well!
Mark Tuijl
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