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From Chris Blackhurst, award-winning journalist and former editor of the Independent, comes a gripping, tightly reported account of how the Glazers, owners of Manchester United, became the most maligned figures in the English Premier League soccer and how they changed the game for ever.
Manchester United's supporters span the globe and cross generations. But, with few exceptions, they are united in their anger towards the American family who bought their club in 2005, plunging it into record levels of debt. The Glazers' reign has become synonymous with the financialization of soocer and has coincided with fan protests and a decline in Manchester United's fortunes on the pitch, if not on the balance sheet. But what defines this secretive family and do these astute businessmen deserve the opprobrium they receive?
Informed by interviews with key figures behind the scenes, and weaving together iconic personalities, sporting drama, and boardroom deals, Chris Blackhurst charts the captivating story of the world's most influential soccer club, as well as exploring the wider transformation of the Premier League into a playground for billionaire owners.
