Winner Takes All The History of the Championship Play Off Final World Football's Richest Game

<p><b> Fascinating look at the highs, lows and riches that follow promotion to the Premier League, from the inaugural 1992/93 season to 2023/24 – told with special insight from chairmen, managers, players and fans.</b></p><p>From the author of the widely acclaimed <i>Fields of Dreams and Broken Fences</i>.</p><p>Dubbed the most valuable single football match in the world, the Championship play-off final doesn’t just secure a place in the illustrious Premier League. It offers lucrative financial rewards.</p><p>This compelling book includes:</p><ul><li>Promotion stories featuring the likes of Charlton Athletic, Birmingham City, West Ham United, Huddersfield Town and Luton Town</li><li>Special insight from chairmen, managers, players and fans across three decades</li><li>The inside track from the likes of Martin Ling, Danny Butterfield and Bobby Zamora, who played a key role in their respective sides’ promotions</li><li>A breakdown of the financial rewards that come with top-flight promotion – such as increased matchday revenue, broadcast revenue and commercial revenue – plus the promise of further wealth should the club avoid relegation</li><li>A look at how Sky Sports has changed the face of top-flight football over the past three decades</li><li>An exploration of how the financial rewards of Premier League football will continue to rise in future and the impact this is likely to have on the beautiful game</li></ul><p><b>Documenting the triumphs and travails of newly promoted sides through the eyes of journalists, fans and club staff, this innovative book gives you the low-down on life after top-flight promotion.</b></p>