10 Football Books You Must Read Before You Die

9. Inverting The Pyramid €“ Jonathan Wilson

The first of two entries in this list from one of the game€™s most eminent journalists, Inverting the Pyramid is a journey through the inception and evolution of the tactical side of football. Wilson€™s delivery is hugely informative and well researched €“ the bibliography opens up a whole world of football books the reader will not have heard of. While a history of tactics might seem quite sterile, Wilson€™s ability to pin events to certain individuals and provide background information on what shaped their ideas and philosophies, as well as looking at the sociological aspects effecting football at any given point in time makes for fascinating reading. By demonstrating how the tactics discussed were deployed in matches of significance, Wilson provides the reader with tangible evidence as to their effectiveness and gives each section of the book a fitting conclusion. This book is a must for anyone with even a passing interest in the tactical complexities of football. You€™ll find yourself trying the W-M formation with your Worthing side in Football Manager within 100 pages of reading.
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