Duff, Alex

Brentford FC Book: The Fall and Rise of Brentford FC: The Fall and Rise of Brentford FC

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ISBN 13:: 9781408719404
author:: Duff, Alex
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Constable
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 24 x 15.9 x 3 centimetres (0.61
Genre:: Sports & Recreation
Condition:: New
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Smart Money: The Fall and Rise of Brentford FC In 1978, Alex Duff first watched Brentford FC, a team that had once played in the top-flight but now languished in the third division. The players, meanwhile, were known for their midweek pub crawls and occasional overnight stays in local homes. It was a far cry from the glamour of professional football, but the team's fortunes were about to change. A chance investor, Matthew Benham, a physics graduate with a passion for professional gambling, threw a £500,000 lifeline into the club, setting it on a path towards revival. This book tells the story of how Benham's investment transformed Brentford FC into a competitive force in the sport. With its unique blend of football, business, and personal story, Smart Money offers a fascinating insight into the world of professional football and the people who drive it.

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