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Jonathan mark wilson born 9 july 1976 is a british sports journalist and author who writes for a number of publications, including the guardian and sports illustrated. Through jonathan wilsons brilliant historical detective work, we learn how the south. Recommended by michael cox zonal marking, inverting the pyramid lives up to its billing, and begs for a reread after ive absorbed wider exposure to football history and tactics. Through jonathan wilsons brilliant historical detective work, we learn how the south americans shrugged off the british colonial order to add their own finesse to the game. Inverting the pyramid is a thoughtful, thorough study of football tactics by someone who clearly loves the beautiful game. From cruyffs total football to the epic rivalry between guardiola and mourinho, a gripping chronicle of the rise and fall of barcelonas dominance in world soccer. He also appears on the guardian s football podcast, football weekly. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The history of football tactics book online at best prices in india on. In inverting the pyramid, jonathan wilson pulls apart the finer details of the worlds game, tracing the global.
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