The Conflict of Lions" digs into the rich and enthralling competition between Manchester City and Aston Villa, crossing many years of footballing history. From the early magnificence of long periods between the two clubs to the advanced time of strategic development and worldwide fandom, the book investigates each feature of this celebrated contention. Through point-by-point investigation of significant matches, the effect of moves and signings, and the background elements of the club and the board, perusers gain knowledge of the enthusiasm and power that characterize the conflict of lions. Furthermore, the book features the meaning of local area commitment endeavors by the two clubs, displaying their obligation to have a constructive outcome beyond the pitch. As the account looks towards the future, it thinks about the advancing elements of the contention and the difficulties and valuable open doors that lie ahead for Manchester City and Aston Estate. With its mix of history, examination, and hypothesis, "The Conflict of Lions" offers an exhaustive and convincing investigation of one of English football's most getting-through contentions.

So you thought you knew everything about Manchester City, did you? Well, think again.

SOCCER WORLD 2011/12 contiene i profili di circa 400 formazioni con anagrafica di oltre 16.000 calciatori distribuiti in 30 campionati tra europei, nord-sudamericani ed asiatici aggiornati alla stagione 2011/12. I dati societari di tutti i club presenti, gli organici delle squadre minuziosamente aggiornati, le disposizioni in campo dei giocatori e tutti i principali movimenti di calciomercato, sono il punto di forza della pubblicazione. La completa analisi statistica della stagione internazionale 2010/11 grazie ai tabellini con i marcatori di tutte le partite giocate unita alle classifiche di Prima e Seconda Divisione di ogni campionato, promozioni e retrocessioni, le coppe nazionali, le presenze e le reti di tutti i giocatori e le statistiche delle ultime 10 stagioni per ogni campionato e le coppe internazionali rendono il tutto qualcosa di completo ed unico nel suo genere. Il tutto contribuisce a rendere questo volume forse il più originale per quanto concerne le squadre di calcio.

This book explores social mechanisms that drive network change and link them to computationally sound models of changing structure to detect patterns. This text identifies the social processes generating these networks and how networks have evolved. Reviews: "this book is easy to read and entertaining, and much can be learned from it. Even if you know just about everything about large-scale and temporal networks, the book is a worthwhile read; you will learn a lot about SNA literature, patents, the US Supreme Court, and European soccer." (Social Networks) "a clear and accessible textbook, balancing symbolic maths, code, and visual explanations. The authors’ enthusiasm for the subject matter makes it enjoyable to read" (JASSS)

Create your own destiny, and leave your own legacy in the world of football, with this new spin on football management. All you need is a pen, some paper, this book and a good memory, and you'll be on your way to winning trophies from 19 leagues, in 10 countries, over 2 continents. When you have proved that your country can no longer hold you back, then show who is boss in European and South American club competitions. Then, when all is said and done, and its time to put down your pen, and fold up your piece of paper, you can look back on the glory (or devastation) that you left behind, sit back, put your feet up and be safe in the knowledge that you KNOW THE SCORE!!!