From Love to Legacy The Story of Harry and Margaret Potts
Harry Potts: Margaret's Story is an intimate and heartfelt football biography, giving readers an unusual look at one of English football’s most respected managers. Written by Margaret Potts, Harry’s wife, and football writer Dave Thomas, this book combines personal memoir with rich football history. Harry Potts, who managed Burnley FC to unprecedented heights alongside the controversial chairman Bob Lord, is compared to managerial greats like Matt Busby, Bill Shankly, and Bill Nicholson. Beyond football, the story explores Margaret's enduring love, her personal battles with her mother-in-law, and the challenges of small-town life in Burnley. Readers are drawn into the romance that began in the winter of 1947, when Margaret’s journey with Burnley FC started with a simple coach ride from Manchester. Dave Thomas's interviews with former Burnley players bring the footballing achievements and legacy of Harry Potts to life. This book is essential for Burnley fans, football historians, and anyone who appreciates stories of love, resilience, and the hidden lives behind sporting legends. Harry Potts: Margaret's Story stands out as both a moving love story and an important piece of football literature. We acquired this book as part of a carefully curated, immaculate collection. The book has maintained its excellent condition over the years. To ensure its continued protection, we have fitted a high-quality Archival Dust Jacket Protector System, which helps maintain both the cover and the overall value of the book. ROYAL MAIL TRACKED 48 Publisher: SportsBooks Ltd Price: £9.99 Published: 2006 Hardback: 320 pages Archival Dust Jacket System Purchase Here
