The Odd Man Out

The Fascinating Story of Ron Saunders' Reign at Aston Villa

Graham Denton

• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• eBook ISBN:
  9781785313332
• Year: 2017

Discover the untold story of a football enigma.

Odd Man Out delves into the complex and controversial reign of Ron Saunders at Aston Villa, revealing the strategies and struggles behind their historic success. From leading the team to their first league title in 71 years to his shocking departure and move to rival Birmingham City, explore the events that defined an era.

This biography uncovers the boardroom battles, player disharmony, and managerial brilliance that shaped Aston Villa's destiny in the 1970s and 80s. Perfect for fans of football history and those intrigued by the dynamics of sports management, this is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the legacy of a football icon.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Dedication
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Revolutions
• The Odd Man Out
• A Tale of Two Cities
• Christmas in June
• Jekyll-and-Hyde
• Third Time Lucky
• Like Winning the Pools!
• A Great New Dawning
• Dreamland
• From the Blue Half of Manchester to the Red
• The Entertainers
• The Not-So-Great Pretenders
• A Passport into Europe
• An Air of Uncertainty
• The Boy With the Golden Hair
• Broken Records
• The Egos Have Landed!
• The Musketeers
• The Last Piece of the Jigsaw
• Do You Want to Bet Against Us?
• The Transistor Champions
• The Architect
• A Beginning, Not the End
• An Office Boy
• A Nice Guy
• Boy, I’ve Got the Birmingham Blues!
• The Sergeant Major and Parish Priest!
• Bibliography
• Photographs