Big Ron's Mad Managers (DVD)

INTRODUCTION
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MAD MANAGERS
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Presented by Ron Atkinson

Who would be a football manager?. ME well at least for the money,the thing is a managers day is never done,a footballer will come in for training,do a couple of hours,have a nice hot shower,maybe sign a few autographs,then get in their flashy motors go back home then chill.A manager normally arrives earlier ...
...training,maybe go and see the chairman to discuss anything from new training facilities to signing new players,board meetings ,researching the reserve team and youngsters,helping sort away travel the list go`s on and on......
The point I am trying to make is managers are so much in the spotlight, from chairman to get results,from the players demanding a pay rise or why you didn`t pick them last week,to agents bending their ears to do a deal ... more

INTRODUCTION
******************
MAD MANAGERS
*******************

Presented by Ron Atkinson

Who would be a football manager?. ME well at least for the money,the thing is a managers day is never done,a footballer will come in for training,do a couple of hours,have a nice hot shower,maybe sign a few autographs,then get in their flashy motors go back home then chill.A manager normally arrives earlier than the players,liaises with the coaches organises the training,drills etc,after training,maybe go and see the chairman to discuss anything from new training facilities to signing new players,board meetings ,researching the reserve team and youngsters,helping sort away travel the list go`s on and on......
The point I am trying to make is managers are so much in the spotlight, from chairman to get results,from the players demanding a pay rise or why you didn`t pick them last week,to agents bending their ears to do a deal on this player that player,supporters chanting for your head if results are not good,you can understand why under the pressure from all corners some managers lose it,do crazy things.This DVD tries to explain the reasons why certain managers DO those crazy things,with analysis from comedians,famous supporters and other managers.Just some of the managers featured are Alex Ferguson,Barry Fry,Brian Clough and Peter Reid.

CHAPTERS
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1/ FERGIE DECKS BECKS - Most people remember that incident after Manchester United lost to Arsenal in an F.A cup tie at Old Trafford,but do you know what really happened?, as it proved not long after David Beckham signed for Real Madrid possibly because this incident was the final straw,you will see the reaction from both parties

2/ SHOW THEM WHO`S BOSS - If managers have no respect from their players then they may as well resign with immediate effect.No respect No chance!.This part shows what lengths managers go to get the players onside!

3/ ANYONE FOR CHICKEN! - This is a real life story about an italian playing for Grimsby Town,the manager questioned his comittment and passion for the club when the response wasn`t acceptable to the manager,all hell broke loose.

4/ ONE LAST QUESTION - This part is dedicated to the commentators and presenters asking managers questions about their teams performances and perhaps more than what they should!

5/ QUAKING IN THEIR BOOTS - As a manager lay down your authority,keep your players on your toes,this section explains what type of things managers use to keep their players in check.

6/ NEW HEAD ON THE BLOCK - Lawrie Sanchez most famously known for the winner for Wimbledon against Liverpool on the 1988 F.A Cup Final is closely monitored in his early managerial career.AWESOME!.

7/ WHO`S THE MADDEST? - This is my favourite section the top 3 maddest managers are revealed and some of their mad moments are shown to justify why they have been selected in the top 3.

8/ WHERE WERE YOU LAST NIGHT? - This section is about how managers keep an eye on their stars off the pitch,and what happens when the players are up to no good.

9/ FASH THE BASH - This is about John Fashanu also a member of the crazy gang (Wimbledon F.C) who takes control of a Sunday league side Fash F.C and how he handles players not of a professional status.

10/ GIVE IT SOME HEART - Sam Alladyce the Bolton Wanderers manager agrees to be put on a heart monitor for a relegation clash against Leicester City, find out the results of this experiment and whether it really is BAD for your health being a football manager.

11/ FOREIGN AFFAIR - Are the foreign managers really ice cool? does it seem to be just the english managers that lose it?,this section tell you of some of the GOOD foreign managers and some of the foreign managers out of their league!

CONCLUSION
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Football management is a tough job with all these things/people against them,they still keep coming back for more,they show unbelievable comittment,character,passion and spirit,but most of the time it just doesn`t seem good enough,for them to suceed they have to find the right balance and ingredients to keep the chairman,board,players and supporters happy.The only thing they are guaranteed is that they will LEAVE the club they are managing,whether it be Sacked,Resigned,Left by Mutual Consent,Retired or In a Wooden Box!!!!

MY THOUGHTS
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I think this DVD covers every angle of what football managers have to go through.There is a lot of very bad language as you would expect coming from a football dressing room, so my advice is dont watch this in front of the children,it is not for the easily offended either.
Personally speaking I dont think there are enough of these brought out about football managers,it always seems to be about the players,I think this DVD shows how much credit managers should take for what they have to go through.
This DVD is available from Amazon for the low price of £4.97 which I think epresents outstanding value,I mean what can you get for a fiver these days?.

DVD EXTRAS
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RONECOOTES
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1/ ATKINSON V KEYS - Ron explains what happened when Richard Keys pushed him too far after his team who he was managing at the time Coventry City lost 1-0 in a relegation game against Sothampton.

2/ ATKINSON V WARNOCK - Ron explains the Sheffield United manager Neil Warnocks methods in winding his opposition up and how in getting him back he puts his foot right in it!

3/ GOOD COP/BAD COP - Ron tells how in ordering his assistant manager to roast the team he comes out smelling of roses for once!!!

4/ THE RON DUGOUT - Ron explains how in accepting a new managers job he goes into the dugout of a team he used to manage!!!

5/ NIGHTMARE DEBUT - Ron explains how a player he signed didnt have much go his way on his debut even getting assaulted by his own manager!!

6/ BARGAIN BARRY - Ron explains dealings with Barry Fry including swapping players for lawnmowers!!!

7/ THATS MOTIVATION - Ron explains how Barry Fry overides his chairman when manager of Barnet.

8/ LIGHTNING FASH - Ron explains in the San Siro when the heavens opened and John Fashanu doing a more than a few of his karate moves!

9/ WONDERWALL - Ron explains about a trip to China how one of the players has a philosophical view about one of their great landmarks!

RONGLISH
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Ron explains some of his terminology when commentating, lollipop,eyebrows,spotters badge,hollywood ball,reading comics,the arrive,early doors,lone ranging,a blatter,reducer.

OTHER INFORMATION
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A Zig Zag production for Lace International this DVD runs for 93 minutes.
Producer and Director Ollie Calleja
Executive Producers Danny Fenton, Jes Wilkins, Adam Lacey and Duncan Sibbald.

Thanks for reading.

 

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