by Ryan Byrne | Jun 21, 2016
One thing stood out to me during the 0-0 draw between England and Slovakia on Monday evening. Clive Tyldesley the ITV commentator that the evening stated that 25% of the goals in the tournament so far have been scored beyond the 85th minute. This got me thinking… Why?...
by Dene Mitchell | May 26, 2015
So you think you’re a good footballer? You’ve played with multiple teams and worked your way through all levels and age groups. Now you see yourself as a competent 11-a-side player. Maybe you’re a battering ram of a defender, a wicked little winger or a Hollywood...
by Alex Fairchild | May 30, 2014
When Jurgen Klinsmann abruptly announced his 23-man squad for Brazil, he left off a name that should have shocked many, but led to little fanfare. The decision to drop the MLS talent could come back to haunt a squad that is bereft of a solid, first-choice starter at...
by Sam Tighe | Apr 20, 2014
Brendan Rodgers has masterminded a surprise Premier League title challenge this season, and after a weekend of results firmly in the Reds’ favour, Liverpool appear on the cusp of a truly special achievement. For many fans and neutrals, the Merseyside club...
by Karl Matchett | Oct 4, 2013
Liverpool have played most of the last 16 months under Brendan Rodgers’ tutelage using a few variations of their base 4-3-3 system, primarily using one centre-forward and supporting him with runners from the second line of attack, while the defence is a standard back...
by Louis Lancaster | Aug 29, 2013
Structure: -Set up the area as above. Rules: -The whites keep possession of the ball against the blues. -The whites must play off 1 or 3 touches ONLY. -If blues win possession they can score in either of the goals. Progressions: -Change the player ratio’s. -Whites...
