Dicksy's Fifty Years in Football: The Autobiography of Alan Dicks

Alan Dicks played a significant role in the development of football during the second half of the 20th century, including Chelsea's first League title win in 1955, Double promotion glory with Coventry City in the 1960s, and thirteen extraordinary years as boss at Bristol City until 1980. He also managed teams around the world and became a national figure at Ashton Gate, taking the club up to the top flight after a sixty-five-year wait.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: Ember Press

Alan Dicks' football career spanned the second half of the 20th century, a period of profound transformation in the sport. During these fifty years, Dicksy was an integral part of history as the game evolved and changed. His remarkable journey included significant achievements such as Chelsea's first-ever League title win in 1955, double promotion glory alongside Jimmy Hill at Coventry City in the 1960s, an extraordinary thirteen-year tenure as boss at Bristol City until 1980, and his subsequent management of teams around the world.

At Ashton Gate, Dicks built a side on a shoestring budget and an indestructible spirit, achieving national recognition. His remarkable achievement was taking Bristol City to the top flight after a sixty-five-year wait, a testament to his unwavering loyalty and dedication to the club. For Robins fans, he is a living legend, having brought the club to the pinnacle of English football after a long and arduous journey.

This incredible football tale, which spans over thirty years, has finally been told. The story of Alan Dicks, a man who dedicated his life to the sport, is a testament to the power of loyalty and the enduring impact of dedication on the world of football.

Weight: 764g
Dimension: 169 x 248 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781739284459