Stillness and Speed
My Story
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4.4 • 235 Ratings
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- £7.99
Publisher Description
In Stillness and Speed, one of football's most enigmatic stars finally opens up about his life and career, revealing the things that motivate and inspire him. Viewed by many as one of the most influential figures in Premier League history, and scorer of the goal that Arsenal fans voted the best in the club's history, Dennis Bergkamp is a true giant of the game.
As a youngster, Bergkamp learned from the Dutch master Johan Cruyff. By the time the pupil was ready to graduate from Ajax and move abroad, he was ready to spread the word, but in Italy he found few willing listeners. It was only when he moved to Arsenal and linked up with Arsene Wenger that he met someone else who shared his vision for football's possibilities. Bergkamp became central to everything the club did: now he had become the teacher, their creative genius, and the one who inspired some of the wayward old guard to new heights, helping them to seven major trophies.
Few footballers' books make you think anew, but in Stillness and Speed Bergkamp presents a new vision for the game and how it might be played. He was a player like no other; his story is told like no other. It is a book that will inspire football fans everywhere, whatever their allegiance.
Customer Reviews
Brilliant book
A fantastic insight into the career of the greatest players to ever pull on the famous red and white of both Arsenal & Ajax. A series of thought provoking and interesting interviews with people across Dennis' career from the his early days with Cryff & Ajax, to his difficult 2 seasons at Inter Milan, and his wonderful renaissance at Arsenal. One of the most technically gifted footballers of all time, Dennis' desire for football perfection comes through so strongly from himself,and those who coached and played with him over the years. He changed the perception of an unfashionable, boring Arsenal team to one if the greatest club sides in Europe. He was a pioneer, the spark that made Arsenal a different club. His goals, his assists are largely discussed, along with the views of his team mates and friends. Dennis does not come across as the 'iceman', more so a warm,intelligent,articulate man with some very strong views. He is not arrogant, just supremely confident, always striving for the perfect touch, the perfect goal, the perfect assist. He was and is dearly loved by fans, his peers and his managers. If you love Arsenal or Ajax, and you love Dennis, you'll love this book.
As great to read about as he was to watch
Really cool stuff, from personal interviews with lots of characters to really interesting insights into football history over the past 25 years. Lots of connections, I'm sure Bergkamp would approve and the thing I love most is that his personality really does come across too. Humble and respectful enough to really listen to others, considerate and intellect in thought and deliberate and graceful when he acts, you can see why everyone loved playing with and watching him. But about Ajax youth training at the end is fascinating too.
Excellent
I like the interview style the author used. Great read