MANCHESTER
UNITED RUINED MY WIFE
By
David Blatt
Preface
by Sir Alex Fergusson
"How
can a man love one woman, when he's in love with eleven men?"
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PAGES: 240
PRICE: £8.95
PUBLICATION DATE: May 1st, 2004
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Manchester United Ruined My Wife is the hilarious
tale of a 50-something male life-long supporter of Manchester United
and the way his obsession has affected his relationship with his
wife and daughters, one of whom grew up to become an international
pop star.
Wry, well-written and very funny it starts with the author, David
Blatt, as a seven-year old watching the Busby Babes, glides effortlessly
through the 1960s to the 1968 European Cup Final, follows the Reds
through the dark years of the 1970s and 80s (when the author marries
and has children) and comes to a climax with the 1999 European
Cup Final before reflecting on the future for both United and his
relationship with his wife.
As a member of the London & District Supporters Club, Blatt
muses comically on the countless miles he has had to travel to
games, the pursuit of tickets and the lot of football supporters
in an era of hooliganism and corporate takeovers, whilst all the
while trying to keep a semblance of family life together.
Since 1986 David has been an active member of the FSF - Football
Supporters Federation, which gave him the legitimate right to talk
football day and night, much to the annoyance of his mates, business
colleagues and long-suffering wife. He has appeared many times
on TV and radio, putting forward views on behalf of all supporters.
For the last few years he has been a regular contributor to ‘Red
News’, the original Manchester United fanzine. He is also
an active member of both IMUSA and Shareholders United.
Hélène, a delightful Frenchwoman, has been married
to David for more than 25 years and now detests football with the
same intensity as David adores it.
Hence the title of this book. David, a late developer, still doesn't
understand women.
