Football Concepts
The Football Concepts category dives into the tactics, strategies, and technical ideas that shape modern football. From formations and playing styles to set-piece strategies and positional play, this category explains the principles that teams and players use to gain a competitive edge.
Discover in-depth guides, tactical analysis, and expert insights. For instance, check out Footballing Concepts : Wingfielders for a detailed look at the hybrid between midfielders and wingers, or explore Footballing Concepts : Ball Striking to learn how top teams apply these concepts on the field.
Whether you’re a coach, analyst, player, or passionate fan, this category provides clear, practical explanations of football concepts, helping you understand the game more deeply and appreciate the strategies behind every match.
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The Art Of Post-match Interviews
The most revealing thing about post-match interviews is not what is said, but when they happen. The most dangerous moment…
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Footballing Concepts : Half-time Talks
Half-time is often described as a tactical reset, but that makes it sound cleaner and calmer than it really is.…
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Why Goal Scoring Is the Hardest Skill in Football
People talk about goal scoring as if it is the most natural thing in football. Put the ball in the…
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Part 1 : The Evolution Of The Libero
Some of us have only seen or heard about the Libero while playing Football Manager. It exists there as a…
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Famous Football Adages : Never Fall In Love With A Loan Signing
Falling in love with a loan signing is the ultimate act of emotional masochism in football. It is the “summer…
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Football Fans And Shiny New Toy Syndrome
In the modern game, the transfer window has become a competition of its own. Often, it delivers a stronger emotional…
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Footballing Concepts : The Journeyman
The Journeyman is often unfairly characterized as a player who is not good enough to stay, but in reality, they…
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Part 2 : The Loan Limbo
At the top of the game, a loan is no longer just a football decision. It is a financial instrument.…
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Part 1 : The Loan Limbo
One of the hardest things to grasp about the loan system is how it reshapes a player’s sense of self…
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Being The Director Of Football
When I think about the modern club, I always come back to this tension: one timeline ends on Saturday, the…
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