Tactical Analysis: Why isn’t David Moyes getting the best out of Robin van Persie?

Robin van Persie’s form hasn’t been terrible this season with him scoring 11 goals in 15 league games. However, his sulking behavior and comments regarding his teammates “getting in his way” are now throwing a bit of doubt over his future at the club. Not to mention some speculation that Moyes’ intense training methods are not helping him. Also, van…

Butch Roberts

Julian Brandt: Bayer’s Blonde Bandit

Last season, Wolfsburg sold Kevin De Bruyne for a club record £55 million but could also regret allowing Julian Brandt to leave at youth level for Bayer Leverkusen. The German U20 international is one third of a dangerous forward line including Chicharito and Karim Bellarabi which has been involved in 11 of the team’s last 13 goals. Brandt has been…

Ayden Wallace

A Tactical Look At The Goal Scoring ‘Support Striker’

If we scour the top scorers charts of all the European big leagues it is clear that a certain type of player is dominating the rankings, not conventional strikers but more support strikers who, with the death of the 4-4-2, have converted to the lone striker role. Clearly Messi and Ronaldo play as part of a front three, but it…

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Tactical Analysis: How has Alessio Cerci risen to prominence with Torino?

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Tactical & Statistical Analysis: Is Samir Nasri good enough for Manchester City?

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Statistical Analysis: Would Yohan Cabaye strengthen Arsenal’s midfield options?

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El Clasico – The biggest football game on the planet

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Is doping as much a problem in football as in other sports?

Doping is the dirtiest word in sports and footballs biggest secret. Through…

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After a trophyless campaign under Tata Martino that left the club reeling…

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Which three clubs are leading the race for Toby Alderweireld?

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