The Fix: How the First Champions League Was Won and Why We All Lost Hardcover – 24 May 2021

Very relevant up to today and a great read

I recently finished this book and thought it was an engaging and incredibly well-researched and written look into the first Champions League. James clearly explains the evolution of the Champions League, providing great detail, humour, and a balanced opinion on the colourful beginning of the competition. James manages to convey the complicated story with clarity and interest that keeps you turning the page. It is an excellent way to spend a few hours exploring this fascinating story.

‘The Fix’ was a very interesting read & so much more than just about the Marseille Match fixing scandal of the early 90s. A comprehensive review of how the champions league started in season 1992-93 & it’s subsequent development & gradual shunting out of the smaller teams, in favour of the big boys progression to the latter stages of the competition. I’d forgotten how much the Champions League has altered since 1992 & don’t think I’d truly realised quite what an influence the big club owners had in those changes. Highly recommended & unique read that covers a subject in football writing that hasn’t been done before.

This book was excellent! Impressed by the level of detail and research went on to it, and it is so much more than I thought it would be!Whilst it does focus on the Champions League first season, really goes into detail and history for a lot of clubs and shows the romance of the cup, and what a sorry state the current format is!Highly recommended! If you like Michael Cox, this is a book for you!

One of the best sports books I have ever read. Finished it in 2 days as I couldn't put it down, all of the passion and beautiful writing of Fever Pitch with delicate and insightful observations about the nature of football, money, and its place in a wider world.A Wonderful Book by a Colourful Author