The Managers

The Managers
by Jon Reeves

In May 2013, arguably the finest football manager of all-time, Sir Alex Ferguson, retired after a remarkable career that spanned four decades and delivered 49 major trophies. The formidable former Manchester United manager returned the Reds to the top of European football, created a succession of great teams and broke countless records to ensure his billing as one of the greats, but is he the greatest?

Working in the pressure cooker environment of professional football and carrying the hopes of thousands and, in many cases, millions of fans, is often a thankless task, with many managers struggling to retain their jobs let alone realise consistent success, which makes the achievements of the managerial greats even more notable.

From the philosophic ‘total football’ coaching methods of Rinus Michels and Johan Cruyff to the expansive ultra-attacking yet disciplined models instilled by Louis van Gaal and Pep Guardiola, and the uncompromising ‘catenaccio’ defensive styles of Helenio Herrara to the team-building expertise of Arrigo Sacchi, many of the greatest managers to have lived are showcased, scrutinised and celebrated in this book.

The Managers, written by The Battle of Manchester author Jon Reeves, selects the top 30 most talented football men of all-time, considers the bosses that narrowly missed out and, most importantly, reveals the identity of the greatest football manager of all-time.

Format: PB
ISBN - 10:  
ISBN - 13:   978-1-74257-462-2
RRP: $29.99

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