Fierce Genius

Fierce Genius

Subtitle:
Cruyff’s Year at Feyenoord
By:
Andy Bollen
Price:
£19.99
Out:
ISBN:
9781785318245
Format:
Hardback
Size:
240 x 160
Pages:
288

Description

In 1983 Cruyff was discarded by Ajax and signed for rivals Feyenoord, leading them to a double. Fierce Genius analyses this incredible season, as Cruyff evolves from player to coach. Packed with fascinating insight, kidnappings, bankruptcy, football revolution, and a ferocious drive for perfection. This is a compelling and poignant read.

About the author

Andy Bollen is a comedy writer, author of critically acclaimed Nirvana: A Tour Diary, political spoof Sandy Trout: The Memoir and bestseller A History of Scottish Football in 100 Objects. He has written for BBC TV and radio for 25 years, including Only an Excuse?, Off the Ball and BBC Radio Five Live. He writes for football periodical Nutmeg and previously for The Sunday Mail, Glasgow Herald, Scotland on Sunday and The New York Times.

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