The O'Leary Years: Football's Greatest Boom and Bust

by Rocco Dean

Overview

The O'Leary Years charts the rise and fall of Leeds United at the turn of the 21st century, as a gifted crop of youngsters took the club to the highest of highs, before falling to the lowest of lows. The dramatic fortunes on the pitch were matched by off-field incidents as the club battled for trophies, justice, and eventually to balance the books.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781801500531
Publisher:	Pitch Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	05/01/2022
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.75(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Rocco Dean is a passionate football fan who has been obsessed with Leeds United since he was eight years old. He spent his childhood writing match reports, fact and fiction, and took to writing after a 20-year hiatus during the first lockdown of 2020, documenting Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds career, which became his debut release, Marcelo Bielsa vs The Damned United. Rocco became resident writer for the Leeds That podcast in 2021.

Editorial Reviews

"Dean's personal anecdotes enhance LUFC's incredible story. 9/10."

The Football Library

"The personal stain and the joy of following a football team, lies at the heart of Rocco Dean's The O'Leary Years."

Football Book Reviews

"A powerful piece of literature that any aficionado of the round ball can appreciate and realise that being a devoted fan is not an easy process, and yet those embroiled in that world never depart as the players, managers and club owners come and go."

Rhondda Cynon Taff Gazette - Rob Jones

"An excellent account told through the memories and match reports of the author."

Leeds United author - Gary Edwards