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The Mixer: The Story of Premier League Tactics, from Route One to False Nines
Michael Cox
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Description for The Mixer: The Story of Premier League Tactics, from Route One to False Nines
Paperback. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJPR; 3JMC; KJM; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 270.
An absolutely essential book for every modern football fan, about the development of Premier League tactics, published to coincide with 25 years of the competition. Back in 1992, English football was stuck in the dark ages, emerging from a five-year ban from European competition. The game was physical, bruising and attritional, based on strength over speed, aggression over finesse. It was the era of the midfield general, reducers, big men up front and getting it in the mixer; 4-4-2 was the order of the day. ... Read more
An absolutely essential book for every modern football fan, about the development of Premier League tactics, published to coincide with 25 years of the competition. Back in 1992, English football was stuck in the dark ages, emerging from a five-year ban from European competition. The game was physical, bruising and attritional, based on strength over speed, aggression over finesse. It was the era of the midfield general, reducers, big men up front and getting it in the mixer; 4-4-2 was the order of the day. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780008215552
SKU
V9780008215552
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-99
About Michael Cox
Michael Cox is one of the most respected football journalists working today and he has made his name through writing highly entertaining in-depth tactical analysis. He is the editor of Zonal Marking, a football blog dedicated to tactics, and writes regularly for the Guardian and ESPN. The Mixer is his first book.
Reviews for The Mixer: The Story of Premier League Tactics, from Route One to False Nines
`A compelling examination of the evolution of tactics in the Premier League. A fine read, and a powerful reminder of how much has changed.' - Matthew Syed, The Times `Thanks to his meticulous research and his focus on strategy, Mr Cox finds a fresh perspective ... Read more