And it was Beautiful: Marcelo Bielsa and the Rebirth of Leeds United

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In all of these comments Bielsa comes out very positively and Hay creates the impression that all who cross paths with Bielsa admire and are in awe of him. The man whose personal and professional standards are essential to him; because he knows that it’s the passions in the game that matter, that carry us forward, that provide the commitment to your club however great or lowly that is. Sometimes the football results in high goals for and against which was entertaining to football fans but drew criticism from pundits. I wasn’t sure that his very deep voice would be suited, but as a fellow fan he just slipped into it.

In between a review of last season, Leeds first in the Premiership for 16 years, it looks at Bielsa's coaching methods, his tactical analysis and the previous years of hurt for Leeds in general - floating around the football leagues.If you are a Leeds United supporter then this book is a must read, full of information and reliving good and bad times. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

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. 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. 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.FEATURING FRESH PERSONAL INSIGHT FROM MARCELO BIELSAOn 27th February 2022, after 170 matches in charge, promotion to the Premier League and some of the most exhilarating football the English game has ever seen, Leeds United parted company with their most beloved and successful manager in a Marcelo Bielsa. Please Note: By their very nature, all signed books will have been handled several times before they get to you. Anyone who loves football at it's most exciting and entertaining will want to read how this was achieved. 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.

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. Phil Hay grew up in Penicuik in Scotland and left to study journalism at the University of Sheffield in 1998. You experience the ups and downs of the championship, whilst learning about the great Marcelo bielsa. His parting gift was to embrace the crowds of adoring fans who turned up to say thank you as he left the club’s training ground for the final time. 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.The 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. An unusual coincidence meant that Bielsa was sacked by Leeds when I was half way through this book celebrating the things he's achieved.

The Leeds board were willing to accept his requests, like adding rooms to sleep in at the training ground, and even repositioning the plug-sockets to his liking. About the Author: Phil hay grew up in Penicuik in Scotland and left to study journalism at the University of Sheffield in 1998.Biography: Phil Hay grew up in Penicuik in Scotland and left to study journalism at the University of Sheffield in 1998.