A review by charliepritchard1996
Barca: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World by Graham Hunter
5.0
As Sid Lowe has said, nobody knows FC Barcelona like Graham Hunter. This book provides unparalleled insight into the greatest club side ever. What Guardiola achieved was down to so many fundamental components, and Hunter analyses all of these key elements with aplomb.
Some chapters in particular are truly brilliant. I found the chapters which focused exclusively on the key players of the Barca starting XI the most intriguing. ‘The Odd Couple’ depicts the relationship between Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique and how this unlikely duo marshalled Barca’s back four to trophy success after trophy success.
Other strong chapters focus on Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta in particular and expertly charter their early lives and early careers as Barca players to provide context and explain their respective places in Barca folklore.
A thoroughly enjoyable, revealing and intriguing read for any football fan, dare I say it even for a devout Madridista!
Some chapters in particular are truly brilliant. I found the chapters which focused exclusively on the key players of the Barca starting XI the most intriguing. ‘The Odd Couple’ depicts the relationship between Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique and how this unlikely duo marshalled Barca’s back four to trophy success after trophy success.
Other strong chapters focus on Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta in particular and expertly charter their early lives and early careers as Barca players to provide context and explain their respective places in Barca folklore.
A thoroughly enjoyable, revealing and intriguing read for any football fan, dare I say it even for a devout Madridista!