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OverviewA Director's Tale is the story of Burnley Football Club in the early 1980s, a time of short-lived success and then turmoil. With special access to the diaries of director Derek Gill, Dave Thomas brings you the unvarnished inside story, revealing what went on behind the scenes amid conflict with chairman John Jackson and manager John Bond. These were torrid times involving, at first, a surprise promotion, then a relegation, then John Bond's departure and another relegation. This was a group of men who were all competent and professional in their own fields - Jackson was a barrister, Gill an accountant - but they became a toxic mix in the boardroom. The Bond season has gone into the Turf Moor history books as one of the most damaging. His name is much derided in Burnley today, but he was only a part of a bigger problem. The Gill diaries provide a unique opportunity to see - warts and all - the workings and machinations of boardroom politics. This is a story of failure and acrimony. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dave ThomasPublisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd Imprint: Pitch Publishing Ltd Weight: 0.642kg ISBN: 9781801500722ISBN 10: 180150072 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 28 March 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDave Thomas has written more than 20 books about Burnley FC, including five others for Pitch Publishing. Dave started watching Burnley in 1960. A former headmaster, he now lives in Leeds but travels to Burnley for every game. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |