The Three Kings
The incredible story of how three men born south of Glasgow, and within 30 miles of each other, grew up to become lifelong friends and three of the most influential men in football history.
The incredible story of how three men born south of Glasgow, and within 30 miles of each other, grew up to become lifelong friends and three of the most influential men in football history.
Matt Busby, Bill Shankly and Jock Stein led Manchester United, Liverpool and Celtic from the doldrums to achieve unimaginable success, captivate millions of fans and become three of the most famous sporting institutions on the planet.
With stunning archive footage from their greatest victories and behind-the-scenes access, this story is about more than three men - it is about the makers of modern football.
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