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John Dennis: The Oakwell Years: It Was Sometimes Like Watching Brazil…
Author(s): John Dennis (Author), Matthew Murray (Author)
- Publisher: Wharncliffe Books
- Publication Date: 19 April 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 176 pages
- ISBN-10: 1848848471
- ISBN-13: 9781848848474
Book Description
What is life like as a football club chairman? Find out in this revealing, thrilling and insightful account into Barnsley Football Club from former Reds Chairman, John Dennis. Read how John s father, Ernest, used his own money to help save the club from going bust, how John s first task as chairman was to replace Manager Allan Clarke with Mel Machin, laying the foundation for the future success of the club under Danny Wilson, who took the Reds to the Premiership for the one and only time in the club s history. During John s tenure, the club also made its first appearance at the Twin Towers of Wembley and Oakwell was transformed from a below-par ground into the impressive all-seater stadium complete with the academy facilities that it is today. Behind the scenes of any football club are the wheelings and dealings of transfers, contract talks with players and disputes with agents and members of the press and John s down-to-earth approach was both dignified and humorous. John Dennis inside view is a must-read for any Barnsley fan and an enjoyable insight for any true football fan.
Editorial Reviews
Review
This really is an absorbing book. A really good insight into the Barnsley Football Club from their director John Dennis. No punches pulled and an honest account of his life as a Director. 162 pages good photos and very interesting. – The Football Trader
About the Author
JOHN DENNIS was Chairman of Barnsley Football Club between 1989 and 2002. During his tenure, the club was promoted to the top flight of British football and Oakwell Stadium was transformed beyond recognition. He is a lifelong Barnsley fan and still watches the Reds home and away today.
