From Ron Atkinson's chunky gold jewellery & Brian Clough's acerbic tongue to Sir Alex's hairdryer & the Jose Mourinho's Matalan coat this is the first book to celebrate everything connected with being a football manager. This light-hearted gift book will explore the many aspects of Being the Gaffer from dressing room approach football philosophy through to their dress sense charisma fearsome feuds & cutting wit. Packed with classic"es fascinating biographies hilarious stories exclusive contributions & fun photography Ian Valentine's unique book profiles over 50 of the most famous as well as notorious managers to have ever taken charge of a professional football team. Being the Gaffer!" features amongst others: ' The Greats'
- Bill Shankly Brian Clough Sir Matt Busby Sir Alf Ramsey & Herbert Chapman; ' The Characters'
- Ron Atkinson Kevin Keegan Harry Redknapp & Terry Venables; & ' The Infamous'
- Don Revie Neil Warnock & John Beck. Football management is widely regarded as one of the toughest jobs in the world & this is the long overdue celebration of the man in the dugout."