Football
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The Chequebook Manager Myth
In modern football, the term “chequebook manager” has become a common insult used to describe coaches who work at clubs…
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Part 2 : Football’s Steepest Mountain
One of the most visible consequences of the blocked pathway is the modern loan system. Super-clubs routinely hoard 30+ players,…
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Part 1 : Football’s Steepest Mountain
The modern elite academy has created a new archetype of the “perfect” young footballer. He is 19, technically polished, tactically…
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How Load Management Helps in Player Preservation
Modern football is approaching a physical breaking point. Elite players are now exceeding 70 matches per season, and the problem…
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The Problems of Trophy Bias in Football
Trophy bias is one of the strongest shortcuts in football discussion and we are all guilty of it. It is…
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Big Game Players : Who Are They
In football, the term “Big Game Player” is often used loosely, almost mythically. It conjures the image of a player…
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What Really is Football Heritage?
Football heritage is one of those phrases everyone uses but rarely defines. It is not the number of trophies in…
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Scotland 4-2 Denmark
From minute 1, the match was electric, with Scotland immediately asserting dominance and setting the tone for a dramatic evening…
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Is Football a Game of Narratives?
Football is more than just a game of goals, tackles, and trophies. Across continents, cultures, and generations, it operates as…
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“Form is Temporary, Class is Permanent”
In football, the saying “form is temporary, class is permanent” is one of the most quoted phrases among fans, pundits,…
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