The re-invention of Catenaccio: The evolution of defensive tactics

Attack, Attack, Attack As the tireless cliché goes: football is an art form – creative and elegant. That’s what we want it to be, anyway. Never have football teams been so heavily criticised if they didn’t exhibit The Beautiful Game in its glorious entirety. It seems passes are being praised more than goals. And as for the appreciation for a…

Monika Kemp

A Statistical And Tactical Look At How Good Wayne Rooney Is

England’s poor performance has led to criticism of their tactics and personnel. However, generally speaking Rooney has always escaped criticism from England fans, but is this fair? Wayne Rooney is widely considered to be England’s best player, but is he anywhere near as good as other talismanic players such as Ronaldo or Messi? Statistics In the league last season Rooney…

Grace Saville

Should Chelsea sell Diego Costa in the summer?

According to reports Diego Costa could be on his way to Atletico Madrid this summer. His former club have reportedly made him their top target following the sale of Jackson Martinez to China. Chelsea are keen to keep hold of the Brazilian born Spanish international following a huge up turn in form after Guus Hiddink took charge of the club.…

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

Arsene Wenger has been slammed for his transfer inactivity during the recent…

Grace Saville

Universality: How Germany and Pep Guardiola are showing us the future football game

Arrigo Sacchi, the famous Italian coach who revolutionized Italian football suggested that…

Grace Saville

Does every team need a Steven Davis?

In most teams there is always a player who is regarded as…

Butch Roberts

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

Samir Nasri left Arsenal for Manchester City in the summer of 2011…

Ayden Wallace

The Evolution Of The Modern Goalkeeper

The role of the goalkeeper has undoubtedly changed over the years. A…

Audrey Mitchell

What tactical changes do England need to make following their World Cup exit?

Roy Hodgson looks likely to continue as England manager following the sides…

Butch Roberts

The Rooney Rule And The Lack Of Black Managers In English Football

There has been an incredible amount of debate about whether the ‘Rooney…

Ayden Wallace

Tactical Analysis: Is a 3-3-4 the tactical future for Antonio Conte’s Juventus?

4-2-4, 4-3-3, 3-5-1-1, 3-5-2…since he took over the Juventus job three seasons…

Ayden Wallace
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