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Football is Great Britain's and Planet Earth's most popular team sport. This magnificent book charts its rise in popularity from its modest beginnings to what it has become in modern times. Snap up your bargain copy today from Amazon!

All the big cities have them and more than a few towns, too! The derby matches, be it Chelsea against Arsenal, Rangers against Celtic, Liverpool against Everton, or anyone of countless more. Derby day in football is about passion, hunger, elation and dismay. Every team wants to put one over their neighbours and every fan thinks that the biggest derby in the world is the one in which their team participates.

Douglas Beattie has gone one step further than most in his attempt to discover which British derby encounter deserves the title of, "The Big One." He has personally attended all the major contests in the country and in this fantastic book he examines each of them before drawing his own, informed conclusions...

Which is the biggest of all, and why? Snap up this book today to find out!

Whether you are a Manchester United fan or not, whether you are an Alex Ferguson fan or not, it is impossible - if we are honest with ourselves - to deny the incredible success this man has known in his career in football management. From his earliest days at Clyde and then St Mirren, to the incredible transformation he brought about at Aberdeen, to scaling the heights of Euopean Glory with Manchester United, Ferguson has seen and achieved just about everything in the game.

This book is the story of his incredible success and adventure, told in his own words. It is a magnificent read for any and all fans of the game and provides a wonderful insight into who the man is and what makes him tick. Why not snap it up today at this great bargain price on Amazon.com? You will not be disappointed!