Red Men Reborn!: A Social History of Liverpool Football Club from John Houlding to Jurgen Klopp

Red Men Reborn is a comprehensive and insightful look at the history and socio-cultural significance of Liverpool FC,from its foundation in 1892 to the present day. It highlights the post-2010 period of ownership crisis and possible extinction,and how new American owners, FSG, and Klopp have presided over a period of extraordinary success. The book also examines Klopp's recruitment and coaching strategies and the lasting impact of the Hillsborough and Heysel disasters on the club and its supporters.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2022
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Red Men Reborn delves into the rich history and profound socio-cultural significance of Liverpool FC,spanning from its establishment in 1892 to the present day. John Williams skillfully weaves his narrative around a constellation of legendary managers, including Tom Watson, Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, Kenny Dalglish, Gerard Houllier, and Rafa Benitez, culminating in the current era under Jurgen Klopp. The book casts a spotlight on the post-2010 period when the club grappled with an ownership crisis and faced the prospect of extinction. However, since then, the arrival of new American owners, FSG, and Klopp has ushered in a period of extraordinary success on the domestic, European, and global fronts.

Red Men Reborn seeks to unravel the intricacies behind this remarkable turnaround by examining Klopp, his broader influences, and his innovative recruitment and coaching strategies. Williams, with his extensive presence at major Liverpool finals and pivotal matches since the late 1970s, provides a comprehensive analysis, including the lasting impact of the Hillsborough and Heysel disasters on the club and its passionate supporters.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 145 x 223 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801501507