- Paperback: 312 pages
- Publisher: Mainstream Publishing; New edition edition (2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184018101X
- ISBN-13: 978-1840181012
- Product Dimensions: 19.9 x 13.4 x 3.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 85,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In eight short years English football was completely transformed. In 1989, with clubs already banned from Europe, the Hillsborough disaster tragically exposed football`s crumbling groups, self-serving administ-ration and callous neglect of iys followers. Football was in disgrace. Who could imagine that now? Today, cleaned up and sitting down, fotball is the sport of the 90s, much hyped ny the newly adoring media. But football is more than a game in recovery. It is now big business. Since the Taylor report forced English clubs to spend 600 million rebuilding their grounds and since Sky and the BBCp put 1 billion into the game, serious businessmen have arrived in football and have mostly been welcomed because of the money they were investing into the long-term health of the game.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A very good book, written in a very accessible style. The case studies which the book begins with, looking at how individual clubs have change over the past century are very interesting, especially if you happen to be a fan of one of the clubs in question. However the best part of the book is surely the chapter on Hillsborough, which will shock and sicken even the most hardened football fan. This book is a real eye opener which will make you fear for the future of the game, especially at the grass roots. Sometimes a little too emotional and therefore not as objective, but this merely adds to the feeling that the game has changed for the worse over the last 10-15 years. If you don't know what the inside of a football ground looks like, and enjoy watching all your games interactively on Sky, whilst wearing your replica shirt and chugging on a few Carlings, you may disagree with the sentiments behind this book, but if you have a real interest in football at all levels I highly recommend it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
David Conn has written a book that should be a must for all who are interested in football. He clearly yearns for the days where football was run for the benefit of football rather than for the PLC, and the case he states is pursuasive to say the least. Depending on your political pursuasion some readers may feel uncomfortable with his full attack on the evils of market forces, but his case is really based on the fact that football should be something which should be available for all. Regardless of how it may appear, this book is not anti-Premier League, anti-FA or anti-anything - it is in my view a well-written, well-researched and impressive appeal for us all to protect the game we love. Please read it (and no - I am not related to the author)!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
An excellent puplication which blows the top off the whole of the (Premier League) football scene. Obviously written from a non-right wing perspective, it still addresses the main points that has seen the English game disintegrate into one of the 'haves' and 'have-nots', and exposes many of the reasons why so many clubs have lurched head first towards their clubs being listed on the stock markets. The chapter on the F.A. and their complete ineptitude in controlling the position that emerged throughout the late eighties and early nineties, is excellent. If I have any criticism, it is that the author has a tendency towards some repetition in parts, although perhaps this only helps to underline that this book is written from his own perspective; clearly one where he feels that football is not the fair game it maybe once was, a long long time ago.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
football business
very good seller
Published on 7 Nov 2005
David Conn: The Football Business.
I bought this book when it was first published. It is written in an easy Sunday paper editorial style and bobs along with lot's oooh's and aaahhhs' until you arrive at the... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2005 by Keith Gregory
Unfair game since the '90's ?
A real eyeopener into the world of football beyond 22 men on a grass pitch.
The book looks at the aspects of the game which have caused it to go into serious decline ... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2003 by DAVID CAMPBELL
Unexpecting
We all know that football is business. For some it's an opportunity and for the others it's a threat. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2001 by Elena Bessonova
Valuable Insight
If you think football has never been better both financially and commercially, then read this book to dig deeper to find a sport on the brink of collapsing. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2001
Truly Eye Opening to the other side of football.
David Conn, has certainly opened every football fan's eyes to the other side of the beautiful game.Reading his book brought a different meaning to the game to me. Read more
Published on 8 July 2001 by hamez76@hotmail.com
A true reflextion of today's game. A must !!!!
As a University student i used this book for a project of football and buisness. The book is very true and reflection the sorry state that the lower league clubs are in. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2000
Every football supporter should read this book.
An abosolute must to every football fan, regardless of your team allegiance. The author does not try to force a view upon you, but he does get his views across. The book is fact! Read more
Published on 23 Dec 1999
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