Publisher's Synopsis
During his long reign at Celtic, Jock Stein was a legendary figure in the world of football. As well as leading his team of home-grown youngstersto an epic nine Scottish league titles in a row, he ensured that Celtic became the first British team ever to win the European Cup. That match in Lisbon in May 1967, against the mighty Inter Milan won Celtic an ardent following across the continent that continues even today, one of the lasting legacies of the manager known as the Big Man. Tom Campbell and David Potter have produced an affectionateand in-depth profile of Stein, but are not afraid to delve below the legend`s glittering surface to examine the manager`s mistakes and failings as well as his triumphs and strengths. Calling upon such expert witnesses as Bobby Lennox and Billy McNeill, two of Stein`s best ever players, as well as on a host of other important figures in the game, this book presents a detailed and fully rounded picture of a man who revolution-ised the game of fooyball in this country.
