Football, Taught By Matt Busby

The world's biggest football club comes under scrutiny like no othersporting institution on earth. Yet how did Manchester United become theglobal behemoth it is? And how and why did Matt Busby take the club to thesummit of the game - and build an empire that lasted for decades? Football, Taught By Matt Busby delves into the DNA of Manchester United, theworld's most famous football club, exploring the identity and philosophy of the teamfrom 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'sretirement, Wayne Barton seeks to unravel the core principles that have shapedthe club's success over decades, through research spanning over a decade, andinterviews 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 andheritage. 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 avital reference point for fans, historians, and coaches alike.