Phil pulls back the curtain on the hallmarks that now define the Marcelo Bielsa era, from his gruelling training schedule—including his infamous 'murderball' sessions—to innovative tactical methods that elevated Championship regulars into Premier League stars. You experience the ups and downs of the championship, whilst learning about the great Marcelo bielsa.

The recap of the Premier League season was interesting as we are told of some of the ways in which a football team runs behind the scenes. But I'm fascinated by Bielsa and the things he achieved at Leeds, particularly the dual feat of getting them promoted to the Premier League while making them more likeable to neutrals than they've ever been. In any case a great read to fully understand what Bielsa game to Leeds and I know fully understand what Bielsa widow is! Ralph Ineson, the most well-known of modern British Leeds’ fans, does an excellent job of narrating.With his unique tactical approach, strict diet and body fat controls and a gruelling training schedule – including his infamous ‘murderball’ sessions – Bielsa has shaped a gang of Championship misfits and journeymen into a team that plays breathtakingly relentless attacking football and is more than capable of going toe-to-toe with the game’s established heavyweights. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Perhaps only Revie comes close to Bielsa for his determination and commitment to the club, and that was in the days when managers and players were far more likely to stay with the same club. I found the jumping around time-lines a little confusing at first and there were a few sentences that came across as a bit clunky and needed re-reading to fully understand. And if you didn't know about previous owner Massimo Cellino, you'd think his sections were fictitious (they really aren't!

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When Marcelo Bielsa was appointed head coach of Leeds United in the summer of 2018, the club had just finished 13th in the Championship - their 15th consecutive season outside the top flight - and were defined as much by their excesses and disasters off. This book has been completely revised, expanded and updated for a modern audience tackling issues and problems that did not exist when J. In And it was Beautiful, The Athletic‘s Phil Hay chronicles Leeds United’s glorious first season back in the top flight – which saw them finish ninth – after a chaotic sixteen-year absence. UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE 2021/22 SEASON THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERThe behind-the-scenes story of the Marcelo Bielsa revolution at Leeds United and their first season back in the Premier League after sixteen years of hurt.This story of how the team were raised up from Championship also-rans to Premiership leading lights is one for the ages, and I would recommend this book to anyone with even a passing interest in the game. It is all from Hay's own observations and interviews with those who have worked under Bielsa previously. In And it was Beautiful, The Athletic's Phil Hay chronicles Leeds United's glorious first season back in the top flight—which saw them finish ninth—after a chaotic sixteen-year absence. Phil pulls back the curtain on the hallmarks that now define the Marcelo Bielsa era, from his gruelling training schedule – including his infamous ‘murderball’ sessions – to innovative tactical methods that elevated Championship regulars into Premier League stars. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.

Marcelo isn't just a standard manager, his ideas seem quite extreme which leads to his short stays at various clubs. I bought this just before he left the club, but it didn’t matter, I was just as keen to hear about this unusual and private man who was happy to give up lots of his own time to fans that he met on the street or in the supermarket or wherever.Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Phil pulls back the curtain on Bielsa's innovative tactical methods, his unconventional yet highly productive relationship with owner Andrea Radrizzani and Director of Football Victor Orta, his intensely loyal backroom team and the extraordinary cultural impact Bielsa has had on the city of Leeds - from murals and songs to cult fanbases in the provinces of Argentina.