Life in football is precarious for the men whose jobs and reputations are perpetually balanced on a knife edge. For managers, consistent success is all important. Security is not only rare, but often illusory. So what drives them? How do they cope with the stresses, the unceremonious sackings, the endless rounds of musical chairs? Drawing on interviews and comments from well-known managers, this book paints a frank portrait of the life of a football manager.