Football Concepts
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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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Footballing Concepts : New Manager Bounce
The “New Manager Bounce” describes the sudden rise in performance that often follows a mid-season managerial change. It shows up…
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The Evolution of the Traditional Winger
There was a time when the winger’s job was very straightforward, stay wide, beat your full-back, and deliver a cross…
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The “Plastic Fan” Phenomenon
In modern football, few terms cause more debate than “plastic fan.” It is often used to question another person’s loyalty,…
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Counter Attacks : The Antidote to Possession Football
Everyone has seen that Real Madrid goal against Ajax in the 2011/12 Champions League. Real Madrid started deep in their…
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Setpieces : The Secret Weapon of the Modern Game
When Arsenal signed Nicolas Jover in 2021, few paid much attention. He was a set-piece coach ,a quiet, background figure…
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Formation in Football
For decades, fans and pundits have obsessed over formations like fashion trends, “the 4-4-2 is dead”, “everyone plays a 4-3-3…
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Part 2 : xG, A Blessing and A Curse
The biggest complaint about xG is that it focuses on the shot itself, not how it came about. A brilliant…
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Part 1 : xG, A Blessing and A Curse
Football fans have been debating the same question for decades: should we trust our eyes, or should we trust the…
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