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Ten Hag: The Biography

By: Maarten Meijer
Narrated by: John Hastings
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Good is not good enough. You have to be even better - Erik ten Hag

Who is Erik ten Hag? With an air of unperturbability, he ignores critics, follows his own methods and relentlessly pursues perfection on the pitch. His uncanny ability to analyse and solve problems - the 'process' as Ten Hag calls it - has unfailingly led to breakthrough. There is no magic. There is only intelligence at work, personal devotion to players and near-obsessive attention to detail.

At Ajax, Ten Hag brooked no dissent and moulded his team into a smoothly operating unit of attack. His team enjoyed an astonishing run, winning three league cups in a row and reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in a quarter of a century. Along the way, they produced some of the brightest and most entertaining football seen in Europe for years.

Maarten Meijer's definitive biography follows Erik ten Hag, from his upbringing in the Dutch countryside to his domestic triumphs and European victories. Meijer's book is the ultimate guide to the man with the momentous task of ending a decade of disappointment at Manchester United, and beginning a new era of great and winning football.

©2022 Maarten Meijer (P)2022 Penguin Audio

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Critic reviews

Meijer's portrait is definitive
Erik ten Hag has the Midas touch
Ten Hag's United are unstoppable
Ten Hag may just be the man to bring the glory days back
Part father figure and part tactical genius, Ten Hag is a perfect fit for United (The Times)
Time to fasten the seatbelts and enjoy the ride! Welcome Erik (Rio Ferdinand)
One of the most exciting and successful coaches in Europe (John Murtough)
All stars
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This book is amazingly crazy good.
Learning about this remarkable man.

I love how it has been for the first few months of his first season at Manchester United.
To his childhood and upbringing so you understand the character and nature of being a touker culture.
From the inspiration.
On players and Managers and coach staff and friends see him.

11/10 This is for every fan

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As a LFC fan I wanted to know more about what ETH will do as UTD manager. If it is anything like his previous record, then we are in trouble. The book spares us boring stuff about football players/managers but concentrates on his style, substance, character, people handling, strategic direction etc. Learnt a lot from each chapter and was greedy for the next. (The reading is easy on the ear).

A good footballing book

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Was not sure what to expect with this book but I was truly surprised how good it actually was, well worth a listen

Brilliant

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great insight into how he works and what he represents as a human. definitely has proven he has a great football mind since a very young age. seems a very humble and determined character. very much enjoyed this book.

great insight into a very humble character

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Get to know "your" manager better by listening to this fascinating biography om Ten Hag. A very good book. Make sure to listen to it!

A essential if you are a United fan!

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