Great Expectations: Grimness or Glamour? The Football Apprentice in the 1990s

Football is an accepted and celebrated element of popular culture. Its stars have become contemporary heroes. At its simplest it represents a game watched and played by millions. Exactly where its popularity stems from is open to debate. What is certain is that, in reality, we know relatively little about the inner-workings of the 'People's Game'. In fact, although a vast literature now surrounds the football industry, insightful and substantive revelations regarding the day to day activities of players, coaches and managers are few and far between.