I love football books, and I hope this list can help inspire you on your next Football Manager save.
I love football books, and I hope this list can help inspire you on your
next Football Manager save.
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The Immortals
Anyone familiar with Arrigo Sacchi and his incredible career will know exactly why this book is on this list. The Italian is one of the all-time greats, having managed one of the greatest club sides in history, and all with exactly zero playing experience. When pushed on this, his answer? “I never realised that in order to become a jockey, you have to have been a horse first.” A true pioneer with a fascinating career, this book will have you desperate to return AC Milan to the pinnacle of European football; or start your own journeyman career and follow in the former shoe salesman’s footsteps.
Klopp: Bring the Noise
One of the most respected coaches in the world, Jurgen Klopp, has had an incredible journey to the top job at Liverpool. His fit at Anfield has felt perfect from the beginning, as his heavy metal football was widely regarded as exactly what was needed to bring the fire back to Anfield and reignite one of the best atmospheres in English football. Honigstein’s book takes us on a journey, talking to friends, family and players to unearth the truth behind Klopp’s success.
The Mixer
A lovingly crafted history of the Premier League, Michael Cox’s first book is a superb introduction to the tactics that have defined the English top-flight since 1992. Whether you’re harking back to Keegan’s Newcastle, Allardyce’s Bolton, or Rodgers’ Swansea, any football fan will take a good dose of nostalgia from The Mixer and will be itching to replicate the most interesting sides from Europe’s most-watched league.
Brilliant Orange
David Winner’s love letter to the influence of Dutch football is as inspiring as it is informative. Taking us through the 1960s onwards, Brilliant Orange is about the journey of one of the most passionate and gifted footballing nations on earth and how the Dutch have influenced the game all over Europe, all through the eye of Dutch culture. Anyone who reads this book won’t just be desperate to start their next save in the Eredivisie, but might just find themselves infatuated with this fascinating country.
Tears at La Bombonera
It would be remiss to class this as simply a football book. Christopher Hylland spent six years travelling across South America, indulging his football obsession at every opportunity. This isn’t just a book about the big clubs; it is about how football clubs are inseparable from their communities and how they permeate the culture of everyday life across South America. It’s a fascinating look into a football-crazed continent and will have you digging out the South American leagues (and your passport) in no time.
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