{"product_id":"9780008741006","title":"Waking the Giant: Inside the Rebirth of Aston Villa","description":"Author: Gregg Evans\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780008741006\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 10 Nov 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inside story of one football club's astonishing revival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing exclusive interviews with Jack Grealish, John McGinn, Ollie Watkins, Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa, along with many other key figures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early July 2018, Aston Villa were staring into the abyss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocked in a cash crisis triggered by defeat in the Championship play-off final, one of English football’s most historic and successful clubs stood on the brink of financial catastrophe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet less than six years later, Villa were celebrating qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in their history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWaking The Giant\u003c\/em\u003e takes you inside one of the most extraordinary revival acts in modern football, from the last-minute takeover by billionaire duo Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens which saved the club, through the promotion and equally remarkable Premier League survival inspired by boyhood supporter Dean Smith, right up to the present day and their return to the European elite under Unai Emery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a tale of triumph plucked from the jaws of despair, several times over, with Villa frequently defying the odds to keep climbing and reclaim their place at English football’s top table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom club record runs to great escapes from relegation and British record transfers, this is a rollercoaster ride not to be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing exclusive interviews with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJack Grealish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn McGinn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOllie Watkins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTyrone Mings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEzri Konsa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbert Adomah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamian Vidagany, Director of Football Operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus Garcia Pitarch, former sporting director\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDean Smith, former manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeith Wyness, former CEO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd dozens of other off-the-record conversations with key figures, managers, coaches, players and staff.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46665341337758,"sku":"HPC-9780008741006","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780008741006.jpg?v=1775101704","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780008741006","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}