David Winner, author of the best book on Dutch Football, Brilliant Orange, on Cruyff and his influence;
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/mar/25/johan-cruyff-father-modern-game-dutch
Came here to post that. Another excellent piece.
The Sid Lowe piece is good too.
Has anyone been as influential in football as Cruyff? One of the best players and best coaches ever. I can't think of any truly great player who has been as successful as a coach, never mind as widely influential.
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David Winner, author of the best book on Dutch Football, Brilliant Orange, on Cruyff and his influence;
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/mar/25/johan-cruyff-father-modern-game-dutch