The world’s biggest football club comes under scrutiny like no other sporting institution on earth. Yet how did Manchester United become the global behemoth it is? And how and why did Matt Busby take the club to the summit of the game—and build an empire that lasted for decades? Football, Taught By Matt Busby delves into the DNA of Manchester United, the world’s most famous football club, exploring the identity and philosophy of the team from its beginnings in Newton Heath to its global prominence today. At a time when the club’s identity has been questioned following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, Wayne Barton seeks to unravel the core principles that have shaped the club’s success over decades, through research spanning over a decade, and interviews with key figures associated with the club. Drawing on never-before-heard interviews with Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson, as well as conversations with over one hundred former players, managers, coaches, and officials, this book is the definitive study of Manchester United’s playing style and heritage. For the first time, the intricate details of the club’s football philosophy are connected, from the Busby era to Ferguson’s reign, and beyond. This book is set to become a vital reference point for fans, historians, and coaches alike.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Wayne Barton is widely regarded as the pre-eminent writer on Manchester United, with over 20 books on the club to his name. His works include family-authorised biographies of United legends such as George Best, Duncan Edwards, Wayne Rooney and Jimmy Murphy. The Independent and former United owner Martin Edwards have both praised his expertise, and BT Sport has adapted two of his books into documentaries. Barton’s extensive knowledge and deep research into Manchester United’s history have made him one of the foremost authorities on the club.
FREE WITH YOUR ORDER: Without a doubt the finest piece of football memorabilia in the British Isles. The only fully signed photo in existence of the legendary England team that won the FIFA World Cup in 1966. Alf Ramsey, the team's manager, Harold Stephenson, the team's trainer, as well as the majority of the reserves have all signed the picture, which features Bobby Moore holding the Jules Rimet Trophy. The original was in a late 1960’s football annual that was sold to international collector Nigel Wray (
https://bit.ly/Priory_Collection). You will receive with your order an A4 laminated print of this intriguing piece of historic football memorabilia. The A4 print also has the signatures of the reserves. Jimmy Greaves, Jimmy Armfield, Gerry Byrne, Ron Flowers, Norman Hunter, Terry Paine, Ian Callaghan, George Eastham, Ron Springett (signed in pencil), Peter Bonetti.
Publisher: Reach Sport
Published: March 27, 2025
Price: £15.99
ISBN-10: 1916811248
ISBN-13: 978-1916811249
Hardback: 336 pages
Dimensions: 234 x 153 mm
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