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How To Watch Football

Written by: Ruud Gullit
Narrated by: Adam James
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of How to Watch Football by Ruud Gullit, read by Adam James.

How can one striker be better than three? Why do the best defenders never need to make a tackle? What's the secret of Tiki-taka?

Welcome to Ruud Gullit's masterclass on how to 'read' a match.

From his unrivalled perspective as player, manager and pundit, the Dutch football legend shows us everything to look for in a 90 minute match. From formations and tactical decisions to player qualities and pivotal moments, Ruud Gullit unveils the hidden patterns on the pitch.

Packed with his acute insights, original observations and talking points, How to Watch Football will quite simply change the way you see the beautiful game.

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Critic Reviews

Offers an intriguing counterpoint (Donald McRae)
Entertaining and insightful
Gullit has all the skills. An even better player than Maradona (George Best)
Ruud Gullit was the best player in the world. His sheer energy could create chances (David Winner)
He manages to convey the sense that football is really quite simple if you're a genius like him, but without actually being annoying. A rare talent
All stars
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Narrator's tone makes you never want to pause it.
The book is amazingly written .

Awesome Book

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I liked the fact that all the footballing knowledge was provided in such a manner that even an amateur could grasp it in its entirety.

The use of personal anecdotes makes it easier to visualise the scenarios thus making it that much more intriguing.

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How to Watch Football doesn’t really teach you how to watch football. The first half is mostly Ruud Gullit talking about his own football career, with plenty of reminders about how good he was (and to be fair, he was pretty great). It feels more like a memoir than a guide.

The second half is a mix of opinions on players, teams, and coaches—some interesting, some pretty surface-level. There are a few nuggets of insight, but if you're expecting tactical breakdowns or a structured way to better understand the game, this isn't it.

Very disappointing.

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