Should referees take a tougher stance on penalty box holding at set-pieces?
Penalty box holding is a contentious issue that has reared it’s head again this weekend. Branislav Ivanovic felt he should have had a penalty for holding in the first half…
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 the game of the future will not just be a team-centred game but a universal game. For him the game of…
With Di Maria, Blind and Falcao, how might Manchester United line-up?
The Best Front Line in Europe As an unprecedented transfer window that will be remembered with reverence by Manchester United fans draws to a close, Louis van Gaal will be…
Copa Libertadores Preview: Who will make it to the final?
As you may have noticed, the World Cup is over, and with champions Germany leaving South America crowned winners as the first Europeans to do so in these lands, South…
Is this the worst Brazilian side to ever feature at a World Cup?
Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany was unprecedented for the World Cup. Conceding five first half goals brought about memories of Poland thrashing Haiti 7-0 back in 1974, when the Poles…
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 premature exit from World Cup 2014. Fans are already coming to their own conclusions about how things ended…
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…
Tactical Analysis: How has Alessio Cerci risen to prominence with Torino?
Giuseppe Rossi isn’t the only Italian player to see a stark increase in his form this season. New blood is also coming from a talented but often erratic player that…
Statistical Analysis: Would Yohan Cabaye strengthen Arsenal’s midfield options?
Arsene Wenger has been slammed for his transfer inactivity during the recent transfer window, particularly in light of their 1-3 home defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. Wenger has responded…
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 ago, Conte has been extremely flexible in changing his formation according to his players’ skills. He started doing…
