The Immortals: The Story of Leicester City's Premier League Season by Harry Harris - Non Fiction - Paperback

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Details:. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781782815976. Publisher: John BlakeOverview. The Immortals is the remarkable diary account of Leicester City Football Club's extraordinary 2015-16 Premier League title win. Written by award-winning sports journalist Harry Harris, the book charts a season that began with the club predicted for relegation and ended in one of the greatest sporting upsets in history, priced at 5,000-1 by bookmakers before a ball was kicked. A must-read for football fans and anyone who loves an against-the-odds sporting story.About the Book. From a predicted relegation battle, combined with the appointment of a new manager few fans initially favoured, this is the unique story of how Leicester City Football Club defied every prediction to complete a sporting feat so unlikely it was rated a 5,000-1 possibility by bookmakers. Weaving in the recent history of the Nigel Pearson era that preceded it, Harry Harris followed the remarkable 2015-16 Premier League season closely, producing this thrilling diary-style account of the impossible as it unfolded week by week. Drawing on reactions and insight from manager Claudio Ranieri, the players, backroom staff, football pundits and the passionate Leicester fanbase, the book builds the complete picture of how hard work, team spirit and unshakeable belief triumphed against overwhelming odds. It captures the tension of a title race that few saw coming, the tactical shrewdness of Ranieri's management, and the human stories behind a squad written off by almost everyone in the game. The result is both a celebration and a record of how Leicester City became Champions of England and earned the nickname 'The Immortals' - a story that resonated far beyond football and became one of the most talked-about sporting achievements of the decade.. Complete diary-style account of Leicester City's historic 2015-16 title-winning season. Written by an award-winning, experienced football journalist and author. Includes reactions and insight from Claudio Ranieri, players and staff. Captures the context of the Nigel Pearson era leading into the triumph. A genuine feel-good sporting story, perfect for football fans and gift-buyers alike. Brand new paperback copy, ready for immediate dispatch. About the Author. Harry Harris is an experienced and award-winning British sports journalist who has spent decades covering football at the highest level for major national newspapers. Known for his close access to clubs, managers and players, Harris has authored numerous football books over his career, combining first-hand reporting with narrative storytelling. In The Immortals, he brings this expertise to bear on one of the most improbable stories in modern sport, following Leicester City's title-winning campaign as it happened and speaking to those at the heart of the achievement.Why You'll Love This Book. A gripping, blow-by-blow account of one of football's greatest fairy tales, told by a journalist who was there. Perfect for Leicester City supporters, Premier League fans, and anyone who enjoys a genuine underdog story with heart and substance.Please Note: Dispatched as the UK edition with ISBN 9781782815976; cover design may vary slightly from the image shown.