{"product_id":"fierce-genius-cruyffs-year-at-feyenoord-9781785318245","title":"Fierce Genius: Cruyff's Year at Feyenoord","description":"In 1983, aged 36, Johan Cruyff, one of the world's most iconic football superstars, guided Ajax to a league and cup double. Out of contract, most people, including the player, expected a valedictory final season and a one-year extension. Inexplicably, Ajax let him go. They grossly underestimated the fierce genius of Johan Cruyff. He signed for bitter rivals Feyenoord, leading them to a league and cup double, silencing his critics and thrilling football fans everywhere. Fierce Genius analyses this incredible season, as he evolves from player to coach. It is a fascinating insight into his professional and private life. Imperious on the park, off it, he dealt with kidnappings and bankruptcy after being defrauded by a conman. Bollen gets inside Cruyff's mind, helping the reader understand the mentality which made him a top player and successful coach. Fierce Genius: Cruyff's Year at Feyenoord is compelling, insightful and poignant. Written with a journalistic tone, by an accomplished comedy writer, this is a warm, affectionate and informative portrait of one of world football's greats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pitch Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781785318245\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288","brand":"Andy Bollen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39991708418229,"sku":"9781785318245","price":28.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_7494219e-4cee-4083-a6b4-6fa0f8796754.jpg?v=1620705010","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/fierce-genius-cruyffs-year-at-feyenoord-9781785318245","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}