MANCHESTER UNITED RUINED MY WIFE is the hilarious tale of a 50-something male life-long supporter of Manchester United and the way his obsession has affected his relationship with his wife and daughters, one of whom grew up to become an international pop star.
Wry, well-written and very funny it starts with the author, David Blatt, as a seven-year old watching the Busby Babes, glides effortlessly through the 1960s to the 1968 European Cup Final, follows the Reds through the dark years of the 1970s and 80s (when the author marries and has children) and comes to a climax with the 1999 European Cup Final before reflecting on the future for both United and his relationship with his wife.
As a member of the London & District Supporters Club, Blatt muses comically on the countless miles he has had to travel to games, the pursuit of tickets and the lot of football supporters in an era of hooliganism and corporate takeovers, whilst all the while trying to keep a semblance of family life together.
Since 1986 David has been an active member of the FSF - Football Supporters Federation, which gave him the legitimate right to talk football day and night, much to the annoyance of his mates, business colleagues and long-suffering wife. He has appeared many times on TV and radio, putting forward views on behalf of all supporters. For the last few years he has been a regular contributor to ‘Red News’, the original Manchester United fanzine. He is also an active member of both IMUSA and Shareholders United.
Hélène, a delightful Frenchwoman, has been married to David for more than 25 years and now detests football with the same intensity as David adores it. Hence the title of this book. David, a late developer, still doesn't understand women.
Wry, well-written and very funny it starts with the author, David Blatt, as a seven-year old watching the Busby Babes, glides effortlessly through the 1960s to the 1968 European Cup Final, follows the Reds through the dark years of the 1970s and 80s (when the author marries and has children) and comes to a climax with the 1999 European Cup Final before reflecting on the future for both United and his relationship with his wife.
As a member of the London & District Supporters Club, Blatt muses comically on the countless miles he has had to travel to games, the pursuit of tickets and the lot of football supporters in an era of hooliganism and corporate takeovers, whilst all the while trying to keep a semblance of family life together.
Since 1986 David has been an active member of the FSF - Football Supporters Federation, which gave him the legitimate right to talk football day and night, much to the annoyance of his mates, business colleagues and long-suffering wife. He has appeared many times on TV and radio, putting forward views on behalf of all supporters. For the last few years he has been a regular contributor to ‘Red News’, the original Manchester United fanzine. He is also an active member of both IMUSA and Shareholders United.
Hélène, a delightful Frenchwoman, has been married to David for more than 25 years and now detests football with the same intensity as David adores it. Hence the title of this book. David, a late developer, still doesn't understand women.
