Was an Englishman Behind the Ideas That Influenced Barcelona’s Tiki-Taka?

Barcelona’s short, intricate passing style is often associated with Pep Guardiola and Johan Cruyff. But the ideas behind it have a longer history than many fans realise. English coach Jack Reynolds helped shape the development of Total Football at Ajax. His influence is often linked to the footballing ideas later associated with Cruyff and Barcelona, though tiki-taka was not simply created by one person. The accompanying video explores that history.

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