From The Den To Wembley

From the publisher:

When Tommy Sampson’s football career was prematurely ended by injury he was left with a dilemma. This wasn’t the mega-rich world of the Premier League, it was the 1980s. The ex-Millwall and Dartford defender - who had only ever earned a living from football - suddenly found himself looking for a new career in the middle of a recession with record-high unemployment. Taking the brave decision to try and remain in the game, he entered the uncertain world of non-league management. This is the brutally honest story of a 26-year journey that took him on a rollercoaster ride of heartbreaking tragedy and ill health - but also remarkable success.

As football comebacks go, it’s right up there with the best of them.

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