{"title":"Jon Mackenzie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJon Mackenzie\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives steeped in the world of sports, blending rich storytelling with vivid character insight. Readers can expect gripping tales that explore the passion, rivalry, and drama that define athletic competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom intense rivalries to the personal struggles behind the game, Mackenzie’s work immerses you in sporting arenas that reveal more than just the score. His stories resonate with fans of sports and literature alike, offering depth and excitement in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-spectre-of-pep-by-jon-mackenzie-9781399631907","title":"The Spectre of Pep","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectre is haunting European football. Watch almost any game, no matter the level, and you will notice it. From inverted full backs to extreme high lines, the tactical threads of the match will eventually converge onto a singular point: Pep Guardiola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor some though, his near total dominance has come at the cost of the game itself. Viewed in this way, the story of modern tactics becomes one in which the protagonists are caught between acknowledging Guardiola's greatness, and wanting to evolve the game beyond him. In \u003cem\u003eThe Spectre of Pep\u003c\/em\u003e, acclaimed tactics writer Jon Mackenzie explores this contradiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is much more than the story of just one man. After tracing Guardiola's ascendancy, displacing giants like Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, it examines how other elite coaches have fought to establish their own legacies within this landscape - including the likes of Jurgen Klopp, Roberto De Zerbi, Luis Enrique, and Mikel Arteta. It also speculates on what the next generation of tactics may look like in a world where Guardiola's influence is arguably diminishing, and how his legacy will be viewed in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to understand football today, you have to understand the tactical spectre of Pep Guardiola. To do that, you need this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47627776983276,"sku":"9781399631907","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399631907-the-spectre-of-pep.jpg?v=1778631805"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jon-mackenzie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}