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The Quality of Madness

By: Tim Rich
Narrated by: Andrew Loudon
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Marcelo Bielsa is one of football's greatest eccentrics and greatest enigmas.This is the first English biography of one of football's most contradictory characters. A definitive and comprehensive biography, from growing up in Argentina under a military dictatorship to reviving the stricken power of Leeds United.

Bielsa is described by Pep Guardiola as: 'the greatest football manager in the world'. To the Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino, he is 'my footballing father, the reason I became a player, the reason I became a manager.'

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For the man that little is known of in this country this book gives an absolutely fantastic insight into history of “El Loco” and his career most notably as a manager.

Fantastic

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But that’s often the way in football books. A few errors in reading where what the narrator says is actually the exact opposite of what the original text says. Overall well worth a read. Note that it pretty much finishes at the beginning of Bielsa’s second season at Leeds and doesn’t cover the promotion season or subsequent Prem seasons.

Some Jarring Pronunciations

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Great insight into the life of Marcelo Bielsa. The principles that shaped him and his football philosophy.

Insight into the World that shaped Marcelo Bielsa.

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Very enjoyable and informative book. Very well narrated. Enjoyed. A must for every football fan.

Bielsa at his best.

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A brilliant book from start to finish, gives a real depth to the background and qualities that make Bielsa what he is.

Outstanding listen.

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Ok so I may be biased being a Leeds fan, but what a fascinating individual Bielsa is. For a manger to get the accolades he does without really being successful is unbelievable. Not only does he improve teams he future proofs them.

Excellent Insight

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Great insight into one of footballs complex geniuses.Good historical content about South American politics alongside the football.

Genius is

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A fantastic story about the life of one of football’s most influential individuals. Packed with interesting anecdotes and little known facts.
Andrew Loudon’s reading makes it all the better. Will definitely be listening to this one again.

Worth a second listen through.

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Moving at times. He's a complex character. You feel like you don't even know him at the end of the book. You perhaps never will. Marching on Together.

Great overview of a career

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The epitome of the game. His legend will be appreciated more when Leeds play in the Premier league.

What a character!

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