Manchester City


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So you thought you knew everything about Manchester City, did you? Well, think again.




Manchester City


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"Our city, our story. Manchester City, one of England's most famous clubs, celebrate their 125th anniversary in 2019. City are now the benchmark for Premier League successs and theis beautifully illustrated book looks back at the Club's greatest moments, players and managers, right up the the new culture of football under inspirational coach Pep Guardiola.




Richer Than God: Manchester City, Modern Football and Growing Up


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Richer Than God is an authoritative, emotional, provocative account of Manchester City's takeover by Sheikh Mansour, culminating in their remarkable last minute Premier League title victory in May 2012. By placing the club's extraordinary current rise in the wider context of its patchy modern history, this is also the story of English football's transformation--from the battlegrounds of the 1980s to today's moneyed, seated, global entertainment. Conn is led to question the very nature of football clubs and being a supporter, the underlying values and running of what used to be called "the people's game." A labor of love, this powerfully told account of Manchester City's fall and rise, based on meticulous research over many years, and exclusive access and interviews with key figures, is written in the gripping, revelatory style Conn has made his trademark.




Manchester City FC


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Did you know that Manchester City FC is known for its unpredictability? The team has both won the Premier League championship and been relegated to a lower division. Learn more exciting facts about this fascinating soccer club in Manchester City FC, an Inside Professional Soccer book.




Manchester City


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The History of English Football Clubs


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The History of English Football Clubs is a comprehensive chronicle of the 133 football clubs to have played in English leagues over the last 150 years. From current Premier League juggernauts Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea to League Two minnows like Bradford (2013 FA Cup finalists) and AFC Wimbledon. Each club has a proud history of its own, not to mention a legion of passionate, usually lifelong fans. Among these 133 are 41 clubs that lost their league status in years past, realising their supporters' worst fears. In his lively and engaging voice, Shoot magazine editor Colin Mitchell tells the fascinating stories of these English sporting institutions. Text is illuminated by rare historical images, while statistics detail important achievements, players and events. This intriguing, inclusive book is a must read for any football fan, revealing the legends and legacies behind every English club, whether brave, beloved, beleaguered or forgotten.




The Rise of Manchester City FC


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"The Rise of Manchester City FC" offers a comprehensive exploration of the founding, early history, and transformation of Manchester City, one of English football's most iconic clubs. From its humble beginnings in 1880 to its rise to dominance in the modern era, this book delves into the key moments, strategic decisions, and influential figures that have shaped the club's trajectory. Examining the financial takeover in 2008, the visionary leadership of Sheikh Mansour ibn Zayed Al Nahyan, and the tactical brilliance of manager Pep Guardiola, this book provides insights into Manchester City's sustained success. Through meticulous analysis of pivotal matches and strategic investments in infrastructure, the book elucidates Manchester City's journey to becoming a global football powerhouse.




Manchester City Football Club


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