Jaap Stam: Head To Head - Rilegato

Stam, Jaap

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ISBN 10: 0007117086 ISBN 13: 9780007117086

Casa editrice: Willow, 2001

Riassunto

The success story of the Manchester United and Holland defender. From inside the dressing room, Stam provides a compelling insight into the players and personalities at Old Trafford, including manager Alex Ferguson, and compares the British game to Dutch club and international football.

Now recognised as one of the best central defenders in the world, Jaap Stam was a huge influence in Manchester United’s 1998/99 Treble winning season and continues to earn the plaudits for his performances at both club level and for Holland.

In this his first book, Stam reveals what it is like to play for the biggest and most famous football club in the world, sharing the limelight with the likes of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Roy Keane.

On boss Alex Ferguson, he explores the myth behind the man and his methods, and talks about training and match preparation, dressing room secrets at the time of their Treble success, and the transfer saga involving his former PSV team-mate Ruud Van Nistelrooy.

There is also the hitherto untold story of the problems he encountered when first settling in at Old Trafford, how he almost missed out on his dream move, and the way he was written off at the time as ‘a waste of money’ by the press.

On the international stage, Stam looks at the strengths and weaknesses of British players compared to foreign counterparts like Dennis Bergkamp and Edgar Davids, while at Dutch club level he focusses on his relationship with key personalities like Bobby Robson and Ronaldo.

Stam is a likeable footballer whose opinions are respected among his fellow professionals. His book will be a must-read for Reds’ fans the world over.

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Recensione:

Written off in his hometown before his career had even begun, Jaap Stam is now having the last laugh as the world’s best defender’
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L'autore:

Jaap Stam was born in Kampen, Holland in July 1972. He turned professional at the age 19 and played for Zwolle, Cambuur, Willem II and PSV Eindhoven before his record £11 million signing by Manchester United in the summer of 1998. He has 35 caps for Holland, and writes a regular column for the Daily Telegraph.

Jeremy Butler has followed Jaap’s career ever since he joined United. Initially at the Hull Daily Mail and the Press Association, he started up his own sports news agency, Presspass, in 1996. He writes features for the News of the World, Sun, Mail on Sunday, and Total Football magazine.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Willow
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0007117086
• ISBN 13: 9780007117086
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 256