What Was Football Like in the 1990s?

What Was Football Like in the 1990s? captures the spirit of a decade that witnessed so many changes in the game. The advent of the Premier League, Sky TV, the impact of the Taylor Report and Bosman ruling, the increased focus on the business of football clubs, players, managers, referees, hooliganism and racism are all covered.

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What Was Football Like in the 1990s? captures the spirit of a decade that witnessed so many changes in the game, especially off the field. This engaging and absorbing account of the era interweaves the author's memories and experiences with a wealth of research. The Taylor Report, the Bosman ruling, the advent of the Premier League, the increasing focus on the business of football, Sky television, the rising price of entry to top-flight football, hooliganism and racism are all covered along with the managers who defined the era - Ferguson, Dalglish, Wenger, Atkinson - and of course the players who lit up the decade, including Eric Cantona and other foreign stars who helped mould the Premier League. What Was Football Like in the 1990s? is an enthralling and illuminating account of a truly remarkable decade for the beautiful game, penned by a respected football author and journalist. It's a 'must' for any nostalgic fan.