Done Deal, The Club 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback
Free 48-Hour Delivery
On orders over £35
Fast UK Dispatch
Orders shipped within 24 hours
Easy 30-Day Returns
Hassle-free returns on eligible items
Secure Checkout
Safe & encrypted payment options
Titles in This Set:
Done Deal: An Insider's Guide to Football
The Club: How the Premier League Became the Richest
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781472969866 978 1473699588
Overview:
Two sharp, highly engaging explorations for football fans who want more than match-day thrills. Done Deal: An Insider's Guide to Football pulls back the curtain on how contracts are negotiated, how salaries and image rights are shaped, and how the commercial realities of the sport influence every decision on and off the pitch. The Club: How the Premier League Became the Richest traces the money trail from blockbuster TV rights to global sponsorships, league-wide investments, and the rise of football as a worldwide entertainment phenomenon. Together, these paperback titles offer a clear, accessible picture of football’s business side—perfect for readers who crave context, analysis, and real-world examples alongside the drama on the field. Written in a lively, approachable voice, the set translates complex financial language into everyday insight, helping fans understand why clubs operate the way they do and what that means for players, communities, and the game’s future. Brand new, ready to ship as a matched pair for your bookshelf.
What Makes This Collection Special:
This pairing works because it pairs practical insider knowledge with historical economics, giving a complete view of football’s money and contracts. Done Deal demystifies how deals are struck, why players' terms include certain clauses, and how agents influence outcomes—presented in clear language with real-world examples that make complex ideas feel tangible. The Club then broadens the lens, showing how the Premier League evolved into a global business, driven by TV rights, sponsorship networks, and fan reach that crosses borders. Read together, these titles form a coherent journey from the details of individual negotiations to the macro forces reshaping leagues, teams, and fan experiences. It’s an ideal gift for football lovers, sports-business students, and readers who want smarter conversations about the sport they adore.
Books Included in This Collection:
Done Deal: An Insider's Guide to Football
Done Deal invites readers into the everyday world where contracts influence careers and club strategy. It breaks down wage structures, bonuses, image rights, and long-term incentive plans in a way that’s accessible to newcomers and insightful for seasoned fans. Expect practical explanations, light critique, and plenty of context that helps you understand why a contract can alter a club’s trajectory and a player’s opportunities. This is reading designed to empower fans who want to predict moves, ask informed questions, and appreciate the business decisions behind every headline in the transfer window.
The Club: How the Premier League Became the Richest
The Club traces the economic ascent of English football from domestic pages to global spectacle, illuminating how television deals, sponsorships, and worldwide audiences propelled the Premier League into unprecedented revenue territory. It explains the mechanics of money flowing through clubs, leagues, and communities, and why wealth reshaped governance, competition, and fan engagement. Accessible and thought-provoking, this book connects the dots between media rights, marketing, and the sport’s enduring popularity, helping readers grasp not only what happened, but why it matters for fans, players, and the future of football.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This duo is ideal for football fans who want more than box scores and hype—readers who crave how and why the sport reaches global audiences. It’s also a strong pick for students and professionals in sports business, journalism, or management who need clear explanations of contracts and revenue models. Gift buyers will find a thoughtful, conversation-starting present for fans who love both the game on the field and the economics behind it. Home or classroom readers will appreciate the approachable tone, the logical structure, and the way both titles complement one another in a single, cohesive reading journey.
Key Benefits:
- Demystifies football contracts, salaries, and incentive structures with accessible explanations.
- Shows how Premier League money streams—TV rights, sponsorships, and global reach—drive decisions.
- Pairs insider contract knowledge with macroeconomic history for a full picture of the game’s economics.
- Offers real-world examples and context that illuminate headlines and transfer stories.
- Great for fans, students, and professionals seeking smarter insights into football business.
- Compact, consistent paperback format makes it easy to read anywhere and collect together.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
This two-book collection delivers both a practical toolkit and a sweeping economic narrative for football lovers. Done Deal gives you a clear view of how terms, clauses, and negotiations shape careers; The Club reveals the engine behind the game’s global expansion. Together, they create a compelling reading arc—from the negotiation table to the stadiums and screens that captivate millions. The cohesive paperback format, combined with timely, relevant analysis, makes this set a premium, gift-worthy addition to any football library and a dependable reference for ongoing discussion about the sport’s future.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
