{"title":"David Pleat","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating collection dedicated to David Pleat, a luminary in the world of football management and analysis. These Biography \u0026amp; Memoir books delve into Pleat's impressive career, showcasing his keen insights and memorable experiences from the heart of the football world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Pleat is celebrated for his unique perspective on the beautiful game, and his works offer an engaging exploration of his extensive journey through football. With a career spanning several decades, Pleat has held managerial positions at clubs like Luton Town and Tottenham Hotspur, making significant impacts wherever he went. His expertise and passion for football are evident in his writings, providing readers with a front-row seat to the intricacies of football management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the highlights of Pleat's collection is \u003cem\u003eJust One More Goal\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that encapsulates his dedication to the sport and offers an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs of his career. This biography is an essential read for anyone keen to gain a deeper understanding of football management from one of its most esteemed figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a die-hard football fan or new to the sport, David Pleat's collection is an inviting and educational exploration of the game, sure to inspire and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"just-one-more-goal-by-david-pleat-9781785909061","title":"Just One More Goal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Pleat has lived a life at the heart of football.\u003c\/b\u003e From his debut as an England Schoolboy international in 1960 to his time as a scout for Tottenham Hotspur up to 2024, his is a story that touches every facet of the professional game. At Luton Town, he is perhaps best remembered for dancing on the pitch after a win over Manchester City secured the club's top-flight survival in 1983. However, his fifteen years at Kenilworth Road were about much more than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1986, Pleat was given his shot at the big time at Tottenham. But for a fabricated tabloid scandal, his sole season as manager—which featured a third-placed finish, an FA Cup final, and a League Cup semi-final—might have been the start of a transformation at White Hart Lane. After spells at Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday, Pleat twice returned to Tottenham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, he gives his frank assessment of his chairmen, Alan Sugar and Daniel Levy, and provides an insider's account of the rise and fall of managers from Glenn Hoddle to Jose Mourinho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, \u003ci\u003eJust One More Goal\u003c\/i\u003e is not just an account of one man's lifelong obsession with football. It is the story of an evolving game, one that moved away from instinct and spontaneity towards something colder and more technical. David Pleat's memoir is the perfect answer to the question of how modern football became what it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A panoramic account of a seventy-year obsession with the game, rich in detail and reminiscence. All of post-war British football is here.' — Paul Hayward, author of \u003ci\u003eEngland Football: The Biography\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844323430636,"sku":"9781785909061","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23705443482823.jpg?v=1758835144"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-pleat.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}