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By Brian Maitland
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Format:Paperback
If you really want to understand how FC Barcelona became the powerhouse that it currently is, Graham Hunter's book reveals all. From the youth team setup and how they train kids in the Barcelona way (really the Johan Cruyff channeling Rinus Michels Total Football way given Cruyff basically was the architect behind all this once he became coach at Barca) to getting to know the personalities of all the great products of that youth system (Messi, Iniesta, Xavi, Fabregas, Pique, Puyol, Valdes, etc.) this is a brilliant book.
The main focus is on the Pep Guardiola era and learning about him and his staff is actually even more fascinating. Most intriguing is the meeting a couple of Barca directors had with Jose Mourinho prior to Pep's hiring. It truly shows Barca is a club that finally knows deep down what it is and how to not only win trophies but play in a style that fits with their philosophy.
In addition, the color photos in this book are excellent. Check out the one of Messi wearing a mask in a youth team squad pic or of Pique wrapped in the goal netting he loves cutting down after Barca win their biggest matches.
The main focus is on the Pep Guardiola era and learning about him and his staff is actually even more fascinating. Most intriguing is the meeting a couple of Barca directors had with Jose Mourinho prior to Pep's hiring. It truly shows Barca is a club that finally knows deep down what it is and how to not only win trophies but play in a style that fits with their philosophy.
In addition, the color photos in this book are excellent. Check out the one of Messi wearing a mask in a youth team squad pic or of Pique wrapped in the goal netting he loves cutting down after Barca win their biggest matches.
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Must Read
Feb 8 2012
By Josh Stall
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Format:Kindle Edition
Graham Hunter is one of my favorite soccer journalists. This book is the culmination of fcb's last few seasons through the lens of Mr.Hunter. He examines all of the aspects that contribute to fcb's greatness...the players, coach, president, and futbol base. What an inspiring book. The best soccer book I have read by far!
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Barcelona
Mar 15 2012
By samcassar
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Format:Kindle Edition
Fantastic 'insider' look at Barcelona's current champion team. It will introduce you to all the players and their history and take you through some of the more memorable matches. MUST read for any current soccer fan
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Feb 11 2012
By Stephan
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Graham Hunter is a man that knows football and knows about FCBarcelona. This book is a must have for every Barcelona Fan Spanish Football Fan, and for Fans of Football on the whole. Brilliant Stuff plus it contains orginal Art-work just for the book by a talented young man by the name of Dan Leydon.
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