Owen's film engages you immediately. It highlights the contribution football made to communities struggling in post war Britain, casting back for some to the halcyon days of British football, the unison of support and the teams they passionately followed.
Focusing on three iconic individuals who originated from similar working class communities in Scotland only a few miles apart in Lanarkshire and Ayrshire, Owen encapsulates the lasting impact these men had on the clubs they managed and the legacy those clubs enjoy today with following around the world.
Busby, Stein and Shankly may have adopted different coaching methods but this film shows they shared values of hard work ethics and togetherness that was common in their humble beginnings. The film successfully uses footage linking the adoration the supporters gave to these icons, shows passionate success and reflects on the personal cost to each manager.
The legacy left is ever present at the clubs they managed.
Today the riches on offer to a select few leagues has changed football forever. Owen's film is a testament to the impact three individuals made to the modern game and can ensure soccer's new generation of followers are mindful of the contribution these great men made to the beautiful game.