Jonathan Wilson is a highly respected football correspondent and author based in the United Kingdom. He has written for several esteemed English papers, including "The Guardian" and "The Financial Times," where he shares his expert insights and opinions on various football-related topics. Wilson's work is well-regarded for its depth of analysis and ability to engage readers with his extensive knowledge of the sport.
In addition to his work in print journalism, Wilson is also a contributor to a number of other publications, such as "The Independent" and "Sports Illustrated." His expertise in football tactics and history has made him a valuable asset to these publications, and his work is widely read by football fans around the world. Furthermore, Wilson is a regular guest on the Guardian football podcast, Football Weekly, where he shares his insights on the latest news and developments in the world of football.
Wilson is also an accomplished author, having written eleven books on various aspects of football. His book "Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics" is considered a seminal work in the field, and has been widely praised for its detailed analysis of the evolution of football tactics over the years. Other notable works by Wilson include "Behind the Curtain: Football in Eastern Europe," "Angels with Dirty Faces: The Footballing History of Argentina," "The Barcelona Legacy," and "The Names Heard Long Ago." Through his writing, Wilson has established himself as one of the foremost experts on the history and tactics of football, and his work continues to be widely read and respected by football fans and experts alike.
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
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1
Behind the Curtain
2006
2
Sunderland: A Club Transformed
2007
3
Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics
2008
4
The Anatomy of England: A History in Ten Matches
2010
5
Brian Clough: Nobody Ever Says Thank You
2011
6
The Outsider: A History of the Goalkeeper
2012
7
Kick and Run: Memoir with Soccer Ball
2013
8
The Anatomy of Liverpool: A History in Ten Matches
2013
9
Angels With Dirty Faces: The Footballing History of Argentina
2016
10
The Anatomy of Manchester United : A History in Ten Matches
2017
11
The Barcelona Inheritance / The Barcelona Legacy
2018
12
The Names Heard Long Ago: How the Golden Age of Hungarian Football Shaped the Modern Game