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Sean Egan provides more than ample evidence for the case for and against the united manager. Five lengthy sections deal with each of Docherty's rollercoaster seasons at Old Trafford. These draw upon meticulous, extensive research in the press and interviews with some ex-players and other personnel. Such is the thoroughness of the narrative that every match is discussed and the set pieces, including the 1976 and 1977 Cup finals, are presented in revealing detail."
--WSC Magazine (When Saturday Comes)
--WSC Magazine (When Saturday Comes)
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Appointed Manchester United manager in late 1972, Tommy Docherty took the club on an amazing journey that encompassed relegation battles both unsuccessful and successful, rebirth in and instant promotion from the old Second Division and two successive FA Cup Finals all in just four and a half years. While his Old Trafford football was beautiful, Docherty was a complicated and less than perfect man, as illustrated by the fact than within weeks of winning the club their first trophy for a decade he was sacked following allegations about his private life. With the aid of new and exclusive interviews with players and insiders of the time, The Doc's Devils tells the full, fascinating story of one of the most tumultuous periods in Manchester United s history.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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To Manchester United supporters of a certain age there will never be a team with the excitement of Tommy Docherty's sides of 1974-77. Despite the incredible serial title winning of the Fergie era, and the undoubtedly better class players of modern times, there was something about seeing players my own age playing for the club I loved in a way that cocked a red snook at the functional, dull football of the early 70s (Arsenal and Leeds being but two exponents)that thrilled the soul. Not the least of the problems of being in your 50's is the realisation that, however good things get at Old Trafford, I'll probably never experience the same level of intense excitement that I did watching the Doc's Reds when I was a teenager.
Sean Egan has certainly undertaken extensive research and, in the main he has captured the spirit of the times extremely well. If this was your era, the book is essential reading. Even if you are too young to have experienced the reality of the Doc's team, it's still well worth it and puts some of the attitudes of older supporters into a better context (if you're interested). It helps to explain the extent of the sense of betrayal felt by most Reds when, after Tommy was sacked, United handed over control to one of the "functionistas" who destroyed an ideal in the space of about six months.
My only gripe is that, for all the work that's been put in, why didn't Mr Egan have his book proof read by a Manchester United supporter, or any football fan for that matter, from that time who could have spotted the irritating little errors that marr the book. Derby's centre half was called Roy McFarland not Colin, Millwall's manager when Gordon Hill played for them was called Benny Fenton not Barry and the famous loss to Spurs in 1976 when United were 2-0 up at half time was at Old Trafford not at White Hart Lane. It was the same lack of attention to detail that undermined Jim White's "biography" of United when it could have been perfection. Yes, I know I'm an anorak but if you're going to put that much effort in, let's have it right. Nevertheless, this is a blinding read and heartily recommended.
Sean Egan has certainly undertaken extensive research and, in the main he has captured the spirit of the times extremely well. If this was your era, the book is essential reading. Even if you are too young to have experienced the reality of the Doc's team, it's still well worth it and puts some of the attitudes of older supporters into a better context (if you're interested). It helps to explain the extent of the sense of betrayal felt by most Reds when, after Tommy was sacked, United handed over control to one of the "functionistas" who destroyed an ideal in the space of about six months.
My only gripe is that, for all the work that's been put in, why didn't Mr Egan have his book proof read by a Manchester United supporter, or any football fan for that matter, from that time who could have spotted the irritating little errors that marr the book. Derby's centre half was called Roy McFarland not Colin, Millwall's manager when Gordon Hill played for them was called Benny Fenton not Barry and the famous loss to Spurs in 1976 when United were 2-0 up at half time was at Old Trafford not at White Hart Lane. It was the same lack of attention to detail that undermined Jim White's "biography" of United when it could have been perfection. Yes, I know I'm an anorak but if you're going to put that much effort in, let's have it right. Nevertheless, this is a blinding read and heartily recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a must read for those of us who can remember and were part of that five year period in Manchester United'd history when things went wrong and then right again. After reading the first few lines you are transported back to the Doc's Red Army days and that classic time of the seventies. Memories of bar scarves, denim jackets with patches, flared jeans and Doc Martin's all come sweeping back as do the numerous good and bad matches from that memorable period. It is all in here as you are taken on a roller coaster journey from Old Trafford and beyond. Sean Egan has done a great job researching and writing this publication. I have read it once and enjoyed it immensely. I have every intention of reading it again in the future and again after that. Top marks for a top book.
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