Product Description

Although Sunderland were relegated from the Premiership in 2006 with a record-low 15 points, things were looking when an Irish consortium headed by former centre forward Niall Quinn assumed control at the Stadium of Light. But Quinn could not find a manager, and with himself as manager and chairman, Sunderland loost their first five games. Then Quinn persuaded his former Irish team-mate Roy Keane to take over and they beat West Bromwich Albion. Keane signed as manager and the ex-Manchester United hard-man has led the charge up the league since.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #188517 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 244 pages

Customer Reviews

finally a truly great fan book
put simply, the irish uprising is a book written by a fan for the fans. the humour is superb, the depth of the game analysis shows a true supporter calling the game as he and the rest of the fans see it, no lazy journo rubbish here. mr dawson has set the new standard for football related writing here and i for one hope a follow up book is on the agenda!

It's....Roy Keane
Being a long suffering Sunderland fan you tend to learn that with every up there is a down and you can't get more down than we have been. But last season changed everything. With Quinn and his Irish consortium came hope and belief (and money). Very much an Irish revolution. With the shock introduction of Roy Keane as the new manager five games into last season - after Niall Quinn had done the decent thing and sacked himself - if felt like the fuse had been lit. What a season. What a promotion.
Andy Dawson's book gives an excellent account of all that happened. Unlike so many cash in 'what happened last season' books this one tells it with the distinct point of view of someone who knows, has been there, and has seen it all and still can't believe it. It reads a bit like a Harry Pearson, which is no bad thing, but with the wry Makem humour turned up to 11.