In 1983, Ajax decided not to renew the contract of Johan Cruyff, reasoning he was past it at the age of 36. So Cruyff, in the highest possible dudgeon, signed for their bitter rivals Feyenoord – and then won the Double with them, despite an 8-2 defeat at Ajax along the way. Rob talks to Andy Bollen, author of the terrific Fierce Genius, about that extraordinary final season and what it tells us about one of the greatest footballers of all time.
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ND Extra Time: Johan Cruyff at Feyenoord
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ND Extra Time: Johan Cruyff at Feyenoord
Feb 25, 2021
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