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Inverting the Pyramid by Jonathan Wilson
Independent on Sunday, The, Jul 6, 2008 by Simon Redfern
Book of the Week
Spain's defeat of Germany in last Sunday's Euro 2008 final was hailed as a victory for beauty over the beast, but was it the result of more skilful players, superior tactics or just plain luck? The question lies at the heart of football debate, and this fascinating history of tactics demonstrates that all three answers are possible. Jonathan Wilson weaves the strands of what could be a dry subject into a compelling tale of cat and mouse, going back to the birth of the game as we know it and showing how new theories have constantly evolved around the world to overturn the conventional wisdom before themselves being overtaken. He leavens his analysis of formations, be it Hungary's "Golden Team" of the early Fifties or the pragmatic Wimbledon of the Eighties, with apposite anecdotes and interviews, and the upshot is a book that is guaranteed to enhance your football watching; your team may still lose, but you'll have a far better idea why they did.
Published by Orion in hardback, 18.99
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