Has anyone read the miracle of castel di sangro by Joe McGinniss?
I was lent it by my mate who I go to games with (not currently of course). It took me two holidays over two years to read it (my fault not the book).
Here's the thing. As I got back into it on my recent holiday (and managed to finish it this time), I was struck by the similarities between them and us.
Some hope to achieve great things, a **** owner who doesn't want to spend money/sign players, (although you wouldn't argue with their owner). Penny pinching. A manager who consistently pick/play their 'favourites' rather than the better player. The lives of the players inside and outside of their 'day job'.
Seriously it is worth a read if you haven't already, even though it is 20 odd years old. You have to put up with the fact the author is an American journalist so at times he descends into explaining the rules of the game. He spent a season 'living' with the club by way of research.
