An Ode to Four Four Two

An Ode to Four Four Two

Subtitle:
Football’s Simplest and Finest Formation
By:
John McNicoll
Price:
£12.99
Out:
ISBN:
9781785318382
Format:
Paperback
Size:
216 x 138
Pages:
256

Description

An Ode to Four Four Two examines how coaches in Europe, and particularly England, settled on the 4-4-2 formation to build iconic teams which would dominate both domestically and in Europe. Some of the biggest clubs in world football used the system to devastating effect; while smaller clubs employed the formation to outperform expectations.

About the author

An Ode to Four Four Two is John McNicoll's first book. Having spent the last few years writing for various football websites, John has interviewed the likes of former Manchester United player Norman Whiteside and Sky Sports presenter Scott Minto. With an appetite extend his writing career, he opted to write a book.

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