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“jon mackenzie”

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  • The Spectre of Pep

    How Guardiola Haunts Modern Football Tactics

    by Jon Mackenzie ...
    'A brilliant book... essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how Guardiola has transformed and dominated modern football ' JAMIE CARRAGHER'An intelligent and provocative book about one of the most fascinating and confounding figures in all of sport' FINANCIAL TIMESA spectre is haunting European football. Watch almost any game, no matter the level, and you will notice it. From inverted ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

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    The Spectre of Pep

    How Guardiola Haunts Modern Football Tactics

    by Jon Mackenzie ...
    Narrated by Joe Devine ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours

    'A brilliant book... essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how Guardiola has transformed and dominated modern football ' JAMIE CARRAGHER'An intelligent and provocative book about one of the most fascinating and confounding figures in all of sport' FINANCIAL TIMESA spectre is haunting European football. Watch almost any game, no matter the level, and you will notice it. From inverted ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

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  • Football Hackers

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    The History of Soccer Tactics

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