'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
