In August 2008 Cork City FC found itself in financial difficulties that threatened the club's very existence. In this book, Neal Horgan, a professional footballer with the club, and with the benefit of this unique viewpoint, presents his account of the drama as it unfolded. The sudden removal of financial support by the previous backers, the take-over of the club by a brand new chairman and the success of the players in winning the All-Ireland competition, 'the Setanta Cup, ' are all described in a dramatic period for the club. It has been critically acclaimed.

This book covers Cork...

'The 2009 season brought my club to a new low. Heed the warning: "Adandon all hope, ye who enter here."

'Second City, ' is the follow up to Neal Horgan's critically acclaimed account of Cork City FC's 2008 season, entitled 'Death of a Football Club?'
This book chronicles Cork City FC's infamous 2009 season. Horgan brings you into the dressing room on numerous occasions as club chairman, Tom Coughlan, attempts to explain to the players why it is that the Revenue Commissioners are seeking to wind up Cork City FC in the High Court.

Horgan argues that the lack of an...