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Analysis
Tac-talk : How Liverpool Beat Sunderland
Liverpool’s 1–0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light was an exercise in tactical persistence and structural dominance, a…
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English Premier League
Tac-talk : How Manchester City Beat Fulham
Manchester City’s 3–0 victory over Fulham at the Etihad was a masterclass in the economy of effort, a performance that…
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The Free-kick Wall
I have always thought standing in the free-kick wall is the most honest act in football. There is no disguise,…
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Analysis
Footballing Concepts : Transfer Requests
When people talk about a player “handing in a transfer request,” they often imagine something casual, a frustrated conversation or…
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Analysis
Neither Haaland Nor Mbappe Will Break Cristiano’s Goals Record
Every generation wants to believe the numbers tell the truth. If a player(2 now being Haaland and Mbappe) is “ahead”…
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Analysis
What Makes A World Class Player?
I think the biggest mistake we make with the phrase “world class” is confusing moments with membership. A player can…
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Analysis
The Loan Player Paradox
The loan spell is framed as an opportunity, but psychologically, it is football’s strangest test. You are asked to perform…
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English Premier League
Tac-Talk : How Manchester United And West Ham Drew
The 1–1 draw at the London Stadium was a stark illustration of the deceptive nature of territorial dominance, a match…
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Analysis
Part 2 : The Utility Player
In the last decade, something has shifted. Versatility and Utility have started to mean more than survival. Certain players have…
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Analysis
Part 1 : The Utility Player
Every squad has one. The player who can cover three positions without complaint, who warms up regardless of the scoreline,…
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