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- 352 páginas
- 13 horas de lectura
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The story of the man who achieved unmatched success at Liverpool FC, Bob Paisley, reveals a quiet genius who led one of the greatest club teams in Britain. His Liverpool side won trophies at a rate that eclipsed Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United, making him the only Briton to secure three European Cups. During a time of post-industrial decline in Liverpool, marked by the 1981 Toxteth riots and tensions with Margaret Thatcher, Paisley ushered in a golden era that made the city synonymous with success and garnered global support. Despite his passing thirty years ago, Paisley's life and contributions remain underexplored. This biography draws on in-depth interviews with his family and players to uncover the secrets behind his success, including his man-management strategies, talent for identifying players, and unique ability to diagnose injuries. It also highlights his North-East mining community roots and his visionary perspective on the future of football. Paisley's story is one of a modest man who achieved unparalleled success while remaining largely unrecognized, embodying a gentler approach to a sport increasingly dominated by celebrity. This compelling narrative deserves to be told.
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Quiet Genius, Ian Herbert
- Idioma
- Publicado en
- 2018
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- Título
- Quiet Genius
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Ian Herbert
- Editorial
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publicado en
- 2018
- Formato
- Tapa blanda
- Páginas
- 352
- ISBN10
- 1472937333
- ISBN13
- 9781472937339
- Serie
- Etiquetas
- No ficción, Historias reales, Biografías, Deporte, Deportes & Ocio al aire libre, Fútbol, Biografías de deportistas
- Calificación
- 4,2 de 5
- Descripción
- The story of the man who achieved unmatched success at Liverpool FC, Bob Paisley, reveals a quiet genius who led one of the greatest club teams in Britain. His Liverpool side won trophies at a rate that eclipsed Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United, making him the only Briton to secure three European Cups. During a time of post-industrial decline in Liverpool, marked by the 1981 Toxteth riots and tensions with Margaret Thatcher, Paisley ushered in a golden era that made the city synonymous with success and garnered global support. Despite his passing thirty years ago, Paisley's life and contributions remain underexplored. This biography draws on in-depth interviews with his family and players to uncover the secrets behind his success, including his man-management strategies, talent for identifying players, and unique ability to diagnose injuries. It also highlights his North-East mining community roots and his visionary perspective on the future of football. Paisley's story is one of a modest man who achieved unparalleled success while remaining largely unrecognized, embodying a gentler approach to a sport increasingly dominated by celebrity. This compelling narrative deserves to be told.