For some, football is that beautiful escape. It’s the breakaway from reality, a 90-minute festival where nothing else matters other than the hush of the crowd, the ping of the ball and the jubilation, or even despair, of the result. For others, it’s an excuse to be the horrible people they are in their day-to-day…
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…
“You see, they’re in a 3-2-5 in possession, inverted full-backs creating the box midfield. But out of possession, it’s more of a 4-2-2-2, with the wingers engaging the second phase in a hybrid press.” Now, read that again and ask yourself, what have you actually learned? The rise of Football Tacticos – those self-styled tactical…
Most Premier League fans are resigned to the fact that the title will be heading to Anfield this season as Arne Slot’s Liverpool have opened up a 13-point gap at the top of the league with 11 GW’s left to play. But as European action begins to heat up approaching the business end of the…
The title race is heating up and another 2 points dropped for Liverpool on Wednesday night mean Arsenal fans’ hopes are beginning to gather pace, we’re having a look at the best captaincy picks ahead of the weekend round of fixtures. Ahead of GW25 we picked West Ham’s frontman and skipper Jarrod Bowen as our…
Manchester United hosted a really tough opponent tonight in the shape of Fulham’s U21’s at Leigh Sports Village, and it was a chance to give a run out to some of the U18’s looking to gain some more senior experience. Among the starting eleven was United’s January signing Ayden Heaven, who oozed composure throughout his…
Following the final round of Europe’s new-look league phase, we’re having a look at the best captaincy picks for GW24 ahead of the weekend round of fixtures. Ahead of GW23 we picked under-fire Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison as our surprise pick, and despite falling 2-1 to relegation candidates Leicester City, the Brazilian International did get…
When Aston Villa goalkeeper, Emi Martinez denied Dominguez from point-blank range earlier this season, it was more than just a save, to many it was the best Premier League save, ever. But does that make him the Premier League’s best? The game of football has changed. The simplicity of a post-game discussion based around what…
Since Regis Le Bris arrived at Sunderland in the summer of 2024, the Championship clubs project has been remarkable with the Frenchman’s incorporation of young and exciting talents. These include players such as Jobe Bellingham, Chris Rigg, Romaine Mundle, Tom Watson, Eliezer Mayenda, and the recent statement signing of Enzo Le Fee. The latest signing…
Newly-appointed Ivan Urić was relatively accomplished in Italy despite a recent rough tenure with Roma. But what is his tactical prowess? How will he adapt this to suit Southampton and their plethora of players? Russell Martin’s biggest problem was his inability to accumulate points alongside his philosophy in the Premier League, so it is hardly…
