O'Connell, Sue

The Man Who Saved FC Barcelona: The Remarkable Life of Patrick O'Connell

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ISBN 13:: 9781445654683
author:: O'Connell, Sue
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Amberley Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 232
Dimensions:: 6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.70(d)
Genre:: Biographies & True Stories
Condition:: New
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Patrick O'Connell, the man who saved FC Barcelona from financial ruin, is a name that may not be immediately familiar. Born in Dublin in 1887, O'Connell had a successful playing career with several clubs, including Manchester United, before turning to management. He went on to manage several Spanish clubs, including FC Barcelona, where he played a crucial role in the club's survival during the Spanish Civil War. O'Connell's time at Barcelona was marked by significant challenges, including the assassination of the club's president and the need to raise funds to keep the team afloat. He took the team on a tour of Mexico, Cuba, and New York, which helped to raise the necessary funds. This biography, written by Sue O'Connell, wife of Patrick's grandson, Mike, offers a unique insight into the life of this remarkable man, drawing on authentic documents, letters, and family memories. Through extensive research in England, Ireland, Spain, and Mexico, O'Connell's life has been reconstructed, providing a fascinating and detailed account of his experiences as a player, manager, and immigrant.

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