How To Watch Football - Hardcover

Gullit, Ruud

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241274583 ISBN 13: 9780241274583

Publisher: Viking, 2016

Synopsis

Every armchair pundit's new favourite book

How can one striker be better than three? Why do the best defenders never need to make a tackle? What's the secret of Tiki-taka?

Welcome to Ruud Gullit's masterclass on how to 'read' a match.

From his unrivalled perspective as player, manager and pundit, the Dutch football legend shows us everything to look for in a 90-minute match. From formations and tactical decisions to player qualities and pivotal moments, Ruud Gullit unveils the hidden patterns on the pitch.

Packed with his acute insights, original observations and talking points, How to Watch Football will quite simply change the way you see the beautiful game.

About this title

About the Author

Ruud Gullit was twice voted World Football Player of the Year and is widely regarded as one of the world's best ever players. Born in 1962 in Amsterdam, he was captain of the Netherlands team that was victorious at Euro 88 and played in the 1990 World Cup. He went on to manage Chelsea, Newcastle, Feyenoord, LA Galaxy and Terek Grozny. His career now extends to broadcasting, public speaking and hosting. He speaks five languages.

From the Back Cover

'Ruud Gullit manages to convey the sense that football is really quite simple if you're a genius like him, but without actually being annoying. A rare talent' Metro

This is a Ruud Gullit masterclass.

From his unrivalled perspective as player, manager and analyst, the Dutch legend shows how to 'read' a match - revealing the hidden patterns behind the world's most successful teams.

How to Watch Football will change the way you see the beautiful game.

From the Inside Flap

'All footballers have their own style. That goes for football analysts too'

Ruud Gullit is one of the greatest players of all time - winner of the FIFA Ballon D'or, consecutive European Cup champion and two-time World Football Player of the Year. He's managed in the Premier League, Eredivisie and MLS. He's a renowned analyst for the BBC, Sky, BeIn Sports and around the world.

Now he's here to change the way you see - and enjoy - the beautiful game.

In How to Watch Football, the legendary Dutchman opens up, blending insight from his playing days with his unrivalled tactical nous. How can employing one lone striker be a more effective attacking ploy than three? Why do the best defenders never need to make a tackle? What's the secret of tiki-taka? Ranging across European football, Ruud Gullit acutely demonstrates the difference between simply watching the game and knowing it.

From formations and tactical decisions to player qualities and pivotal moments, Ruud Gullit delivers a masterclass. As he reveals the hidden patterns on the pitch, it's as if he's sitting right there on the sofa next to you.

Edition details

• Publisher: Viking
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241274583
• ISBN 13: 9780241274583
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288