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How Stats Are Warping the Way We Watch Football

ByPaddy Keogh

You’d be surprised how many opinions about a footballer’s performance now hinge on a number between 6.3 and 8.1. No context, no nuance, just a number. This is what happens when apps like Sofascore and FotMob go from being helpful tools to being the entire conversation. The overreliance on football stats is not just changing…

Thomas Tuchel England Press Conference
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5 Uncapped England Hopefuls Who Could Star in Tuchel’s World Cup side

ByAlex Comber

As qualifying for the 2026 World Cup begins, so does a new era for England. The country’s first-ever German head coach, Thomas Tuchel, will take charge of his first games. The former Chelsea manager’s appointment opens the door to those keen to stake their claim for the 26-man squad.

Yoanne Wissa
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Brentford Will Struggle Without Yoane Wissa: Who Will Start Against Spurs?

ByLiamReynolds

“Wissa is not good news. It looks like an injury that will be a couple of months. It’s very frustrating. It will leave a hole but I will find a solution and other players will step up”. Thomas Frank On Yoane Wissa Following The Loss To Manchester City Following Brentford’s promotion to the Premier League…

Angel Gomes: The One That Got Away
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Angel Gomes: The One That Got Away

ByCallum Foy

In July 2017, 16-year-old Angel Gomes made his Manchester United debut, becoming the youngest player in Premier League history and, at the time, the only player born in the 2000s to make a Premier League appearance. Gomes became the youngest player to play for the Red Devils since Duncan Edwards in 1953, but in 2020…

Fabian Hürzeler against Arsenal
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Fabian Hürzeler: The Youngest Premier League Manager, A Tactical Master

ByLiamReynolds

You rarely see a manager younger than his players, do you? More often than not teams prefer a manager who has experience and wisdom on their side, think the likes of Carlo Ancelotti! But at just the age of 31, Fabian Hürzeler and Brighton are challenging the management status quo, becoming the youngest permanent head…