{"product_id":"the-worlds-biggest-cash-machine-manchester-united-the-glazers-and-the-struggle-for-footballs-soul-9781035011186","title":"The World's Biggest Cash Machine: Manchester United, the Glazers, and the Struggle for Football's Soul","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe World's Biggest Cash Machine is a gripping tale of Manchester United's ownership by the Glazers, exploring their impact on the club and the Premier League. Chris Blackhurst's book offers insight into the family's secrets and explores the transformation of football into a playground for billionaire owners. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 320 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe World's Biggest Cash Machine: The Incredible Story of Manchester United's Glazer Family is a gripping tale that delves into the incredible story of Manchester United, one of the world's most iconic football clubs. Written by Chris Blackhurst, a former Editor of the Independent, the book offers a tightly reported account of how the Glazer family, owners of Manchester United, became the most maligned figures in the Premier League and how they changed the beautiful game forever. The book explores the wider transformation of the Premier League into a playground for billionaire owners and provides insight into the Glazer family's business practices. With interviews with key figures behind the scenes, the book offers a captivating and informative read for football fans and business enthusiasts alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eThe World's Biggest Cash Machine: The Incredible Story of Manchester United's Glazer Family\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eManchester United's supporters span the globe and cross generations. But, with few exceptions, they are united in their anger with the American family who bought their club in 2005, plunging it into record levels of debt. The Glazer reign has become synonymous with the financialization of football, and has coincided with fan protests and a decline of 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?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this captivating account, informed by interviews with key figures behind the scenes, journalist and commentator Chris Blackhurst charts the gripping story of the world's biggest football club – as well as exploring the wider transformation of the Premier League into a playground for billionaire owners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch1\u003eBrilliant . . . [a] very insightful account\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimon Jordan, talkSPORT presenter and author of \u003cem\u003eBe Careful What You Wish For\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe World's Biggest Cash Machine: The Incredible Story of Manchester United's Glazer Family is a gripping tale that delves into the incredible story of Manchester United, one of the world's most iconic football clubs. Written by Chris Blackhurst, a former Editor of the Independent, the book offers a tightly reported account of how the Glazer family, owners of Manchester United, became the most maligned figures in the Premier League and how they changed the beautiful game forever. The book explores the wider transformation of the Premier League into a playground for billionaire owners and provides insight into the Glazer family's business practices. With interviews with key figures behind the scenes, the book offers a captivating and informative read for football fans and business enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 424g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 154 x 235 x 28 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781035011186\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Blackhurst","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":47280401318138,"sku":"9781035011186","price":12.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1745576974574_book.jpg?v=1745745389","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-worlds-biggest-cash-machine-manchester-united-the-glazers-and-the-struggle-for-footballs-soul-9781035011186","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}