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A fictionalised account of the eventful story of Malcolm Allison and Joe Mercer's brief but glorious partnership bringing Manchester City great success in the late 1960s, which ultimately resulted in bitterness, betrayal and recriminations.
Synopsis
Based on real events, this novel explores the clash of personalities that led to the spectacular rise and fall of Manchester City's 'Golden Age'. Malcolm and Joe's story is a tale of how ambition and betrayal brought down two men who were two of the greatest management partners in British football history became the worst of friends.
