{"product_id":"the-number-ten-more-than-a-number-more-than-a-shirt-9781801503921","title":"The Number Ten: More than a Number, More than a Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe number-ten jersey is special because it carries the weight of expectation for club and country, and is worn by some of the greatest players in the world. Andy Bollen explores what makes them tick, how they reached legendary status, and how their will to win at all costs comes from their desire to overcome adversity. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pitch Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe number-ten jersey holds a unique significance in the world of football, surpassing its material and thread origins. It represents a profound connection that transcends the sport itself, carrying the weight of expectation for both club and country. In his insightful book, \"The Number Ten: The Lives, Careers, and Mindsets of the World's Greatest Playmakers,\" Andy Bollen delves into the lives and legacies of legendary players such as Puskás, Pelé, Maradona, and Messi. Through meticulous forensic analysis, Bollen explores the factors that propelled these players to achieve legendary status.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe uncovers the driving force behind their unwavering determination to win at all costs, stemming from their desire to overcome adversity, escape poverty, rejection, or catastrophic injury. Bollen scrutinizes the illustrious players who adorned the number-ten shirt, delving into their lives, careers, and the distinctive mentality that sets them apart. These classic playmakers possess a unique blend of brilliance, elegance, and brutality, combining artistry, genius, and creativity on the football field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, their exceptional talent is accompanied by a twisted logic and drive that sets them apart. They are expected to deliver a work of art, but with great devilment, they are also capable of wilfully slashing and destroying it. The number-ten jersey becomes a symbol of both the heights of achievement and the fragility of human nature, reminding us of the profound impact that football and its players have on our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 390g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 144 x 223 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781801503921\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Bollen","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44515857268986,"sku":"9781801503921","price":10.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1692375558755_book.jpg?v=1692885793","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-number-ten-more-than-a-number-more-than-a-shirt-9781801503921","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}