Football Concepts
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Why Throw-ins Became So Significant
Throw-ins rarely feel important. The referee signals, the ball is handed over, players jog into loose positions, and the broadcast…
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The 9.5 : Everyone’s Least Favourite Type Of Forward
When it comes to the 9.5, there is a familiar moment when team news drops and confusion sets in. Is…
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Defending Set Pieces : Man-marking Vs Zonal Marking
Fans often scream after conceding from set pieces, “Who was marking him?!” While man-marking feels like it assigns responsibility, the…
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Footballing Concepts : Rest Defense
A familiar scene plays out in modern football. One team enjoys long spells of possession, pushes their full-backs high, crowds…
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Footballing Concepts : Off Ball Actions
In a football match, 90% of the action occurs without the ball. Yet, it is often what players do when…
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What Really is a Project in Football?
A modern transfer often turns on one phrase: “the project.” Declan Rice choosing Arsenal, or Moussa Diaby choosing Aston Villa…
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Why Clean Sheets Should Not Be A Measure of Goalkeeping Ability
The clean sheet is treated as one of the most important statistics for goalkeepers. Clubs, analysts, and fans use it…
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Part 2 : Free Transfers… Or Are They?
There is also the issue of motivation. A player approaching the end of his contract may already be in a…
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Part 1 : Free Transfers… Or Are They?
In a transfer market dominated by inflated fees and headline-grabbing valuations, the free transfer has become football’s quiet economic weapon.…
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Football’s Dark Arts : Timewasting
It’s a familiar scene, a team is leading by a single goal as the clock ticks past the 85th minute.…
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