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The Life and Times of Herbert Chapman: The Story of One of Football´s Most Influential Figures
Patrick Barclay
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Description for The Life and Times of Herbert Chapman: The Story of One of Football´s Most Influential Figures
Paperback. The definitive story of the father of modern football, Herbert Chapman. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 32. Weight in Grams: 330.
The definitive story of the father of modern football, Herbert Chapman. Herbert Chapman, the boss of the all-conquering Arsenal team of the 1930s, was the father of modern football management. A relative journeyman as a player, he moved into the dugout aged 29 with Northampton Town, before building a multiple-title-winning team with Huddersfield in the 1920s. It was at Arsenal, however, where Chapman would leave an indelible mark on the landscape of football. Patrick Barclay's poignant and detailed biography weaves Chapman's story into the momentous times through which he lived, including the ... Read more
The definitive story of the father of modern football, Herbert Chapman. Herbert Chapman, the boss of the all-conquering Arsenal team of the 1930s, was the father of modern football management. A relative journeyman as a player, he moved into the dugout aged 29 with Northampton Town, before building a multiple-title-winning team with Huddersfield in the 1920s. It was at Arsenal, however, where Chapman would leave an indelible mark on the landscape of football. Patrick Barclay's poignant and detailed biography weaves Chapman's story into the momentous times through which he lived, including the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781474600798
SKU
V9781474600798
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Patrick Barclay
Patrick Barclay is one of the most distinguished football correspondents in the UK and is currently a columnist for the LONDON EVENING STANDARD. His most recent book is an acclaimed biography of Jose Mourinho. https://twitter.com/paddybarclay
Reviews for The Life and Times of Herbert Chapman: The Story of One of Football´s Most Influential Figures
Affectionate, insightful and rich in historical context.
CHOICE
Barclay's eloquent writing is a fine tribute to the Arsenal legend. With a backdrop of war and accusations of illicit player payments while at Leeds City, there's also plenty for non-Gooners.
FOUR FOUR TWO
Barclay's hugely entertaining story is as full of off-ball incidents and punch ups as ... Read more
CHOICE
Barclay's eloquent writing is a fine tribute to the Arsenal legend. With a backdrop of war and accusations of illicit player payments while at Leeds City, there's also plenty for non-Gooners.
FOUR FOUR TWO
Barclay's hugely entertaining story is as full of off-ball incidents and punch ups as ... Read more