Description
| Product ID: | 9781785318245 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | IN |
| Title: | Fierce Genius |
| Subtitle: | Cruyff's Year at Feyenoord |
| Authors: | Author: Andy Bollen |
| Page Count: | 288 |
| Subjects: | Biography: sport, Biography: sport |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating In 1983 Cruyff was discarded by Ajax and signed for rivals Feyenoord, leading them to a double. Fierce Genius analyses this incredible season, as Cruyff evolves from player to coach. Packed with fascinating insight, kidnappings, bankruptcy, football revolution, and a ferocious drive for perfection. This is a compelling and poignant read. In 1983, aged 36, Johan Cruyff, one of the world''s most iconic football superstars, guided Ajax to a league and cup double. Out of contract, most people, including the player, expected a valedictory final season and a one-year extension. Inexplicably, Ajax let him go. They grossly underestimated the fierce genius of Johan Cruyff. He signed for bitter rivals Feyenoord, leading them to a league and cup double, silencing his critics and thrilling football fans everywhere. Fierce Genius analyses this incredible season, as he evolves from player to coach. It is a fascinating insight into his professional and private life. Imperious on the park, off it, he dealt with kidnappings and bankruptcy after being defrauded by a conman. Bollen gets inside Cruyff''s mind, helping the reader understand the mentality which made him a top player and successful coach. Fierce Genius: Cruyff''s Year at Feyenoord is compelling, insightful and poignant. Written with a journalistic tone, by an accomplished comedy writer, this is a warm, affectionate and informative portrait of one of world football''s greats. |
| Imprint Name: | Pitch Publishing Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Pitch Publishing Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-02-15 |
