'Superbly insightful . A brilliant new perspective on World Cup
management' - Jamie Carragher
'Superb - great stories about the greatest tournament' - Daniel
Taylor
Master tacticians, crazy tyrants and lucky generals... This insightful
investigation reveals the mindsets and, frankly, at times unbelievable
approaches of the coaches who strive to deliver football's ultimate
prize.
HOW DO YOU WIN THE WORLD CUP?
Godlike genius or the focus of a disappointed nation's fury - the
world's most prestigious tournament makes or breaks a national coach.
Only 20 managers have guided their team to World Cup glory, so what are
their secrets? From revolutionary tactics to hare-brained schemes, this
book searches for the keys to the most exclusive club in international
football.
They may silently plot on the bench or manically gesticulate from the
sidelines, but what can the coach really do to influence their team's
performance? Discover the tactical innovations and brilliant strategies
as well as the bizarre superstitions, psychological masterclasses and
bonkers team-building regimes that managers have employed in the quest
for that iconic trophy.
Charting the successes, failures, dramas and controversies of 90 years
of World Cup action, through the insights of journalists, players and
managers with first-hand experience of World Cup competition, this book
comprehensively documents the lengths the man in the dugout will go to
in order to bring home the greatest prize.
The book features contributions from leading World Cup stars, including
Luiz Felipe Scolari, Geoff Hurst, Carlos Alberto Parreira, Pierre
Littbarski, Roberto Martinez, Mick McCarthy, Tomas Brolin, Jamie
Carragher, Alexi Lalas, Patrick Barclay, Raphael Honigstein and
Graham Hunter.
'A rich and rewarding football read' - Patrick Barclay
'A fascinating read' - Barry Davies
