The Changing Game: The Past, Present and Future of Football

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What sets the management style of Brian Clough apart How did Alex Ferguson stay in post so long And why was Mourinho such a Special One

Changing the Game will answer these questions and much, much more. Encompassing the successes, failures and near-misses of iconic managers including Clough, Cruyff, Wenger, Ferguson, Mourinho, Klopp and Guardiola - stellar manager Martin O'Neill brings his unique perspective to decades of footballing history. Bringing his sharp instincts and intellect through his tenures as manager for Leicester City, Celtic and the Republic of Ireland, fans will enjoy the first-hand anecdotes of how to prepare for and play against the titans of the game.

Charting the evolution of the game from the beginning of O'Neill's career in 1971 all the way to the present day, this book will be the armchair football manager's unmissable companion.

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Martin O'Neill started his career in Northern Ireland, but spent most of his playing career with Nottingham Forest, with whom he won the European Cup twice, in 1979 and 1980. He was capped sixty-four times for the Northern Ireland national football team, also captaining the side at the 1982 World Cup. His career as a manager encompassed teams including Norwich City, Leicester City, Celtic, Aston Villa and Sunderland. He guided Leicester City to the Football League Cup Final three times, winning twice. As Celtic manager between 2000 and 2005, he led that club to seven trophies including three Scottish Premier League titles and the 2003 UEFA Cup Final. After joining Aston Villa, he achieved three consecutive sixth-place finishes in the English Premier League and guided them to the 2010 Football League Cup Final. O'Neill became Republic of Ireland manager in 2013 and led them to qualification for the 2016 UEFA European Championship for the third time in the nation's history, beating the reigning world champions in the process.