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A Season on the Brink: Rafael Benitez, Liverpool and the Path to European Glory
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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A Season on the Brink: Rafael Benitez, Liverpool and the Path to European Glory
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Guillem Balague
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| Series | Guillem Balague's Books |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 133 |
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| Category/Genre | Soccer (football) |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780752879369
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| Classifications | Dewey:796.334069 |
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| Illustrations |
16
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Orion Publishing Co
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| Imprint |
Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
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| Publication Date |
19 October 2006 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
When Rafael Benitez was appointed manager of under-achieving Liverpool at the start of the 2004-2005 season, the reaction from many fans was 'Who the hell is Rafael Benitez?'. A Spaniard with a wonderful record at Valencia was going to take over management of Liverpool's famous Boot Room and try and win over a disillusioned Kop. But in one season, Benitez's importation of Spanish players, coaching methods and diet has led to a revolution, with the team ending the season winning the ultimate trophy for any European club - the European Champions League. No fan will ever forget the comeback from a 3-0 deficit to a 3-3 scoreline, then dramatic success in the penalty shoot-out. This is the story of Rafa's remarkable success.
Author Biography
Guillem Balague is Sky Sport's resident Spanish football expert, and spent many years living in Liverpool.
ReviewsAn enthralling, revelatory account of a game that will be remembered forever * FOURFOURTWO * Fascinating, stirring stuff * DUBLIN HERALD *
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