LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2008
The thinking man’s study of the beautiful game.
All agree that Pelé and Maradona had it. Most agree that Zidane has it, and that Gazza almost had it: but what is it that makes true greatness? Laid out here are the eleven key elements that make a footballing hero, in a thinking-man’s study of the beautiful game. With testimonies from managers, pundits and players themselves, A Cultured Left Foot discusses the key virtues that combine to make the perfect player. Hilarious, gripping and insightful, it is a must-read for every football fan.
About the author
Musa Okwonga is an Oxford graduate who has practised both law and football, with the emphasis on the latter. He is part of A Poem in between People (PiP), a group of poets who perform with live musicians and DJs, described by The Times as ‘London’s top new spoken-word talent’ (www.myspace.com/apoeminbetweenpeople).
With original comments from:
Hugh McIlvanney, Steve McManaman, Boudewijn Zenden, John Collins, Vic Wakeling, Simon Barnes, Simon Kuper, Phil Ball, Majid Abdullah
