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The Official Manchester United Story of the Season 2006-2007
By Manchester United Publishers Orion 2007
The players' revealing account of United's dramatic title-winning campaign in 2006-07. Michael Carrick talks about his excitement at joining United, Ryan Giggs reflects on 700 games for United and Louis Saha relishes the opportunities as the Reds' main goal threat - these are just a few of the fascinating stories revealed in this brilliant account of United's wonderful title-winning 2006-07 campaign. The reader learns from the players just what it is like to score the winning goal in a crucial game, or how they cope with the frustration of injury problems. Sir Alex Ferguson, who reached the landmark of 20 years as manager in November 2006, talks about his hopes and targets for the future and how the club will continue to improve and grow, and meet the competition from United's greatest rivals. Without doubt, his ninth title was one of his greatest managerial achievements, and established United once again as the best club in the country. This is the definitive account of United's year as told by those who really know what happened. Released August 22nd 2007 in harback.

Manchester DisUnited and the Business of Soccer
By Mihir Bose Publishers Aurum Press Ltd. 2007
Manchester United is the most valuable soccer brand in the world - globally huge as far as the Far East: the world's richest club, with the highest turnover, the biggest profits, the widest fan base and, over recent years, the best players and the greatest success on the field. But recently the business has hit vicissitudes and even crisis. Its star player, David Beckham, was sold to Real Madrid in Spain. Its record buy, the prodigiously talented young Wayne Rooney, has developed an unenviable disciplinary record. This year the club - a listed Stock Exchange plc - succumbed to a controversial takeover by Malcolm Glazer, the American tycoon who bought the football team in Tampa and turned them into champions. Now their shirt sponsors, Vodafone, are withdrawing their support, Manchester United have just been eliminated from the Champions' League and all prospect of European football for the first time in a decade, the high-spending Chelsea have usurped their position at the top of the Premiership, and even their hallowed manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, is finding his position under question. Now Mihir Bose tells the full story of this extraordinary financial behemoth of sport. Released in hardback in February 2007.

Red Regime: United F.C. and P.L.C.
By Chris Murray Publishers Chris Murray Pub. 2003
Academic Research presented in readable way - much being an update of his earlier book.

Livewire Real Lives: Manchester United
By Peter Leigh Publishers Hodder & Stoughton 2002
Great little pocket book about the history of United written for under 10's or those with limited English. Updated version of 1997 book.

Man Utd at the Millennium - Development and Diversification
By Chris Murray Publishers Chris Murray Pub. 2001
Academic Research presented in readable way.

The Money, Egos and Infighting Behind The World's Richest Club
By Mihir Bose Publishers Texere 2000
The re-titiled, re-released highly informative 1999 account of United's commercial success and the controversies and battles fought along the way.

Not For Sale: Utd for Utd, Murdoch and the Defeat of BskyB
By Andy Walsh, Adam Brown Publishers Mainstream 1999
The story of the battle for control of United and the eventual defeat of Murdoch's bid. Written by two of the prime movers in the Independent Manchester United Supporters Association, IMUSA, which did much to help block the deal.

Manchester Unlimited - Rise and Rise of World's Premier Club
By Andy Walsh, Adam Brown Publishers Mainstream 1999
Highly informative account of United's commercial success and the controversies and battles fought along the way.

For Love or Money - Man Utd and England - Business of Winning
By Alex Fynn & Lynton Guest Publishers Andre Deutsch 1999
The 1998 book, updated to include the departure of Glenn Hoddle from England, Rupert Murdoch's bid for Manchester United and the Champions League revolution.

For Love or Money - Man Utd and England - Business of Winning
By Alex Fynn & Lynton Guest Publishers Boxtree 1998
The original edition of the book that looks at the politics, power and the changing financial situation facing football. Not solely United but very reelvant.

Always In The Running - The Manchester United Dream Team
By Jim White Publishers Mainstream 1998
The revised and updated version of Jim White's brilliant 1996 book.

Manchester United - Great Moments
By Clive Dickinson Publishers Manchester United 1998
An official Manchester United pocket book which looks at some of the most unforgettable moments from the past three seasons at MUFC. Illustrated with full colour photographs.

Access All Areas: Behind the Scenes at Manchester United
By Adam Bostock & Roger Dixon Publishers Manchester United 1998
An insight into the 'off-limits' areas at United, including excellent black & white photos.

United - Day-to-day Life at Old Trafford
By Graham Betts Publishers Mainstream 1998
Uses the same technique as 'Manchester United Almanac' - see below, recording United's historic events against the day and month they occurred. Less imaginative than the Almanac.

Old Trafford - Behind The Scenes
By Clive Dickinson Publishers Manchester United 1998
Part of the Manchester United official pocket books series, a handbook which goes behind the scenes to show the workings of the club, from Alex Ferguson's secretary to the club physio and the people who run the fan club. Illustrated with colour photographs.

Manchester United - Life on the Squad
By Clive Dickinson Publishers Manchester United 1998
Part of the Manchester United official pocket books series, which describes what life is like as a member of the Manchester United squad: the tough training schedules, the strict diet rules and pre-match nerves. With full colour illustrations.

Manchester Utd - Field of Dreams From A Research Perspective
By Chris Murray Publishers MUS 1998
Academic Research presented in a readable way.

Stand Up If You Hate Man United
By Simon Bullivant & Bill Matthews Publishers NE Library 1998
Included for the sake of completeness but no comment necessary.

Yesss!!! United In Defeat
By Alan Wilkinson & Tracey Coxen Publishers Injury Time 1998
Another awful book aimed at all those so-called fnas who hate United more than hey love their own team... quite sad really.

Manchester United Almanac
By Dean Hayes Publishers Yore 1997
United events over the years recorded in the form of a 366 day, one-year diary. Original and an interesting book to dip into.

Livewire Real Lives: Manchester United
By Peter Leigh & Mike Wilson Publishers Hodder & Stoughton 1997
Great little pocket book about the history of United written for under 10's or those with limited English.

Manchester United - The Insider Guide
By Justyn Barnes & Sam Pilger Publishers Manchester United 1997
An insight into Manchester United from the editors of Manchester United magazine.

Always In The Running - The Manchester United Dream Team
By Jim White Publishers Mainstream 1996
A top Red journalist chooses his personal dream team and has crafted a very readable book. Also see the revised and updated 1998 edition.

Old Trafford - Theatre of Dreams
By Iain McCartney Publishers Yore 1996
A well-researched history of the Theatre of Dreams, includes a host of interesting statistics.

Man Utd - 10 Seasons at Old Trafford 1984-85 to 1993-94
By Michael Robinson Publishers Soccer Books Ltd 1994
Michael Robinson's history of Manchester United Football Club between 1984 and 1994, which includes complete statistics and cup results (since updated).

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United Encyclopedias, Illustration and Photograph Books
 
The Complete Encyclopaedia of Manchester United Football Club
By Tony Matthews & John Russell Publishers Britespot 2002
Excellent source book, packed with well-researched info. Foreword by Bryan Robson. One of the best United info books ever-written.

100 Years of Manchester United - Fold Out Pictorial History
By Alex Evans & Tim Glynne-Jones Publishers Manchester United 2002
Manchester United Timelines is a pictorial history of the irresistable rise of the Mighty Reds, from the early days as Newton Heath through to the glory years under Sir Alex Ferguson. This fold out book opens up as a long timeline which is ideal for a wall display.

Man Utd: The Graphic Story - History of Man Utd in Comic Strip
By Bob Bond Publishers Manchester United 2002
Eyewitness accounts of United's 1968 and 1999 European Triumphs capturing the emotions, the tales, and the remarkable exploits as more than thirty United fans recount their memories from that greatest of footballing nights.

The Illustrated History of Manchester United 1878-2001
By David Meek & Tom Tyrell Publishers Hamlyn 2001
The eighth edition of this frequently updated History which first appeared in 1988. Updated to the end of the 2000-01 season. Very imformative. Foreword by Sir Bobby Charlton.

The Official Manchester United Illustrated History
By Various Publishers Manchester United 2001
Big glossy book with excellent illustrations. Informative without being definitive. Foreword by Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Official Manchester United Illustrated Encyclopedia
By Various Publishers Manchester United 2001
Superb updated illustrated encyclopedia with all the facts and figures of United and over 700 player profiles. Foreword by Sir Bobby Charlton.

The Illustrated History of Manchester United 1878-2000
By David Meek & Tom Tyrell Publishers Hamlyn 2000
The seventh version of this frequently revised History which first appeared in 1988. Very glossy and good to look at, with excellent content. Foreword by Sir Bobby Charlton.

The Old Trafford Encyclopaedia - An A-Z of Manchester United
By Stephen F Kelly Publishers Mainstream 2000
A fully revised and updated edition of Stephen Kelly's United encyclopaedia, previously printed in 1993, 1995 and 1998.

Barcelona to Brazil: On Tour With Manchester United
By John Peters & Adam Bostock Publishers Manchester United 2000
Glossy, black & white photographic record, including Treble Celebrations.

The Unseen Archives - Photographic History of Manchester Utd
By Steve Absalom & Simon Spinks Publishers Mustard/Paragon 1999
A huge glossy book of great photos from all eras. Excellent value, well-presented book. Re-issued in 2001 by Paragon books.

The Official Manchester United Illustrated Encyclopedia
By Various Publishers Andre Deutsch 1999
United's official illustrated encyclopedia updated to include all the facts and figures from the 1999 Treble winning season. Foreword by Sir Bobby Charlton.

The Official Manchester United Illustrated Encyclopedia
By Various Publishers Manchester United 1998
Excellently presented and researched encyclopaedia, crammed with info & photos. Foreword by Sir Bobby Charlton.

The Old Trafford Encyclopaedia - An A-Z of Manchester United
By Stephen F Kelly Publishers Mainstream 1998
A fully revised and updated edition of Stephen Kelly's United encyclopaedia, previously printed in 1993 and 1995.

The Hamlyn Illustrated History of Manchester United 1878-1998
By David Meek & Tom Tyrell