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HOW TO WIN THE WORLD CUP - CHRIS EVANS GEBUNDEN

'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

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