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Manchester Unlimited: The Money, Egos and Infighting Behind the World's Richest Soccer Club

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I felt the book was ok. If someone is looking for a book about soccer, how to play or a story about a soccer player this isnt it. But if you are looking to find out how a soccer club works, what goes on behind the tv than this is it. Mihir definately knows what he is talking about and has done an enormous amount of research to write this book. Even though it was well written, I found it to be a little dry at times which I did not find to apealing.

I really liked this book because i am a huge soccer fan! It was very informative and i learned a lot about Manchester United and the hardships the team faced.The success of Manchester United did not simply occur because they are a good soccer team. The manner in which they conducted their business and the way in which they were managed helped catapult the team to success. I feel that if a team's business is carefully managed and smart business decisions and ideas are brought forward, then the team will succeed as Manchester United has proven.

This book tells the story of Manchester United, one of the most famous soccer clubs in the world. Much of the book is focused on the last couple years focusing on the BskyB bid to buy Man United and the tries at a "Super League" (especially the Media Partners proposal). The second section of the book is devoted to the history of the club, and, when applicable, English soccer history (e.g., the Heysel Disaster, Tottenham's flotation on the open market, etc.).

I'm not sure this book would be very interesting for, 1) someone who knows a great deal about Man United, or 2) someone who knows nothing about Man United. It was perfect for me since I knew BskyB had bid to buy Man United and that a European "Super League" had been rumored. I think someone familiar with English soccer would know most of this book, and someone completely unfamiliar might struggle with names and such.

Bose does attempt to give an unbiased opinion of Martin Edwards, in case anyone cares.

Overall, I enjoyed the book. Not a literary masterpiece, but filled with information I was curious about and probably would have been hard pressed to find in the U.S.

I found this book Amazing, the way the economic of a sports team can grow that fast. The reason i found it amazing it's because i love Football! Manchester United is by far one of the most richest franchises/clubs in the planet. Lets go Man U! Take the Champions league this year and be kings of Europe!

Mihir Bose does an excellent job of describing Manchester United's amazing turnaround. It's amazing that the book provides all the details and facts about the Club's history. If you are a Manchester United fan or even just a soccer fan, you'll love this book.

This book seriously undermines the exciting, exhilarating, thrill one receives from watching a United game. While it tells the reader of United's rise to the top from an economic point of view, it does so in a banal way. After a few pages the reader is highly tempted to put the book down. The tale never takes off and Bose throws so many names at you, that the reader no longer can tell who is on the executive board at Manchester United, or who is the former CEO of BSkyB. If you truly want to learn about Manchester United, save the money you plan to spend on this book, and put it towards a plane ticket to Manchster, England, and a ticket to Old Trafford.

The book is very well written, with exciting econpomic moves by the executives from Manchester United.It shows how big soccer is in the world and how much power Manchester really has. I am a soccer fan but not really into economics and because of that i wasn't very thrilled with this book. I recommend it to people that like soccer, are familiar with Manchester United and are interested in the economics and business behind the world's richest soccer club.

I thought this book was well written. It was full of detail and the business strategies were great. Anyone whose in a business would enjoy this book. Personally, i'm more of a fan and perfer watching the games. I really am amazed at the was united play and the way they carry themselves. they have earned tremendous respect over the years. keep up the good work you guys.

I THOUGHT THIS BOOK WAS VERY WELL WRITTEN. I AM A MANU. FAN BUT I FOUND THE BOOK A LITTLE BORNING. I THINK I PREFER WATCHING THE GAMES. THOUGH THE STEPS TAKEN TO MAKE THIS CLUB THE RICHEST WAS INTERESTING.

I THOUGHT THIS BOOK WAS VERY WELL WRITTEN. I AM A MANU. FAN BUT I FOUND THE BOOK A LITTLE BORNING. I THINK I PREFER WATCHING THE GAMES. THOUGH THE STEPS TAKEN TO MAKE THIS CLUB THE RICHEST WAS INTERESTING.