World's biggest cash machine : Manchester United, the Glazers, and the struggle for Football's soul

By:

Blackhurst, Chris

Publication details: Macmillan 2023 LondonDescription: 306pISBN:

9781035011186

Subject(s):

Soccer - Economic aspects

DDC classification:

796.334 BLA

Summary: The author explores the financialization of football and the rise of the Glazers, owners of Manchester United. The Glazers' ownership of the club in 2005 led to record debt levels and fan protests, causing a decline in the club's fortunes. The author interviews key figures to understand their role and the transformation of the Premier League into a playground for billionaire owners.

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Introduction 1. Red devils 2. Anyone but Maxwell 3. The Leprechaun 4. Enter Rupert Murdoch 5. 'It all started with the horse' 6. The Glazers make their appearance 7. The Leprechaun rises 8. 'A wound that will never heal' 9. The Black Box 10. Charge of the Red Knights 11. New York, New York 12. Not so super 13. Mea culpa, not 14. Billionaires all

The author explores the financialization of football and the rise of the Glazers, owners of Manchester United. The Glazers' ownership of the club in 2005 led to record debt levels and fan protests, causing a decline in the club's fortunes. The author interviews key figures to understand their role and the transformation of the Premier League into a playground for billionaire owners.

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