Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics

Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics

Football fans love to argue about the tactics a manager puts into play, and this fascinating study traces the world history of tactics, from modern pioneers right back to the beginning, where chaos re…

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