Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Football
Encyclopedia
Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Football is a book by David Winner
, first published in 2000. It looks at the development of football
in the Netherlands
from the 1960s onwards, and at how the footballing culture reflected changes in wider Dutch culture
. The book was shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year
in 2000.
David Winner
David Winner is an English author and journalist. He lives in Kilburn, London.His best-known books are Those Feet: An Intimate History of English Football , and Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Football ....
, first published in 2000. It looks at the development of football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
from the 1960s onwards, and at how the footballing culture reflected changes in wider Dutch culture
Culture of the Netherlands
Dutch culture, or the culture of the Netherlands, is diverse, reflecting regional differences as well as the foreign influences thanks to the merchant and exploring spirit of the Dutch and the influx of immigrants...
. The book was shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year
William Hill Sports Book of the Year
The William Hill Sports Book of the Year is an annual British literary award sponsored by bookmakers William Hill. It claims to be "the world's richest sports book prize" at £22,000...
in 2000.