It started with a question, "What are the fundamentals of football?"Whilst there are hundreds of books that look into the specific principles of coaches like Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, and Marco Bielsa, there is no core, distilled text on the key principles of the game.Until now.Join best-selling author and coach – Peter Prickett – as he puts football under the microscope and breaks it down into its constituent parts. By addressing the two primary phases – in-poss...

Moments That Could Have Changed Football Forever is a detailed study of the 'what-if' moments that have shaped football and what the alternative could have been. The bounce of a ball, an ill-timed injury or a contentious decision are just some of the moments that could have changed football forever. Every fan of every club or country has a 'what if' moment that they know could have brought their team glory had things turned out differently. Some of these moments have proved unforg...

As soccer players develop, they need to become truly confident with the ball, and the best way to achieve mastery is by maximising their touches on the ball. So, how can we offer lots of interactions with the ball and learn the key principles of the sport? Through triangles – a shape at the heart of football, in both attack and defence, and which is comprised of three players.In this book, coaches of all levels, working with players across all age groups and abilities, will learn t...

Young footballers love to play, and a lot of inspiration comes from their heroes. The greats of the game all have their own skill sets and signature moves, whether that's Cristiano Ronaldo's chop, Neymar's flick, Lionel Messi's mazy dribbles, Harry Kane's deadly finishing, or Trent Alexander-Arnold's crossing. By focusing on these greats, young players immediately have images in their minds of the task at hand and the skill they are about to execute. They are Inspired By Legends.As...

3v3 football training is gaining serious momentum in the world of coaching. Indeed, at the end of 2019, the German FA stands on the brink of building its next youth player development programme around it.As players develop, they need to become truly confident with the ball, and the best way to achieve mastery is by maximising their touches on the ball. So, how can we offer lots of interactions with the ball and learn the key principles of the sport? Through triangles, a shape at th...

No one expected this.Arne Slot had huge boots to fill. As the successor to Jurgen Klopp – a Liverpool legend – the history books show that clubs are more likely to fall away when such a figure departs. Think Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.Everyone predicted that Slot's debut season would be a period of transition, not one of instant success. Yet, he led Liverpool to the league title at his first attempt.

A book full cover to cover of soccer general knowledge questions aimed at people who live and breathe soccer (or football as it's also commonly known as).Each quiz contains ten questions and answers, with a bonus tie breaker question at the end of each quiz.Great for organized events, nights down at the local pub, or for holding sports quizzes with friends and family at home.There are questions for all ages, and covers random football trivia from around the world. S...

Following the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United faced seismic changes in the summer of 2013. This is the story of the first half of the 2013/14 season and follows David Moyes fluctuating fortunes as he tackles the biggest job in professional sport.With expert analysis from United insiders whose careers span the last 6 decades: Harry Gregg, Tommy Docherty, Gordon Hill, Mike Duxbury and Mikael Silvestre - author Wayne Barton analyses Moyes first 5 months in charge. Sitting some...

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most exciting footballers of his generation. Starring at youth level on his home island of Maderia, his spirit and natural flair took him into the Sporting Lisbon first team, attracting the interest of Manchester United, who bought him in the summer of 2003. His dazzling footwork, showmanship and eye for goal not only inspired United to two Premiership titles, but he was United's only player to score in normal time in the 2008 Champions League final, which t...

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 ...

Steven Gerrard is a genuine Liverpool legend.Captain at the age of 23.Two FA Cups.Three League Cups.One UEFA Cup.And that Champions League win.Gerrard embodies the spirit and passion of Liverpool football club like no other in the modern era.From the raw but talented youngster who made the jump from the Melwood training ground and took to the famous Anfield turf at 18, to the talismanic skipper who has led his beloved club through thi...

‘The story of an unforgettable season’ Virgil van DijkThe definitive chronicle of Liverpool's footballing renaissance under Arne Slot, filled with exclusive interviews and unparalleled insightAn engrossing and inspiring account of a new manager’s remarkable rise to prominence.Arne Slot arrived at Liverpool FC with little fanfare but a burning ambition. As a relatively unknown figure in English football, his appointment was met with ...