Coaching vs Managing – The Key Distinctions
In days gone by, football managers like Sir Kenny Dalglish Sir Alex Ferguson were omnipotent at their respective football clubs, taking responsibility for everything from the organisation of the first team and handling player contracts to liaising with the canteen...
The Inverted Fullback – Strengths and Weaknesses
It seems that virtually every football side is playing with so-called “inverted fullbacks” in the modern game, with this representing one of the most significant tactical developments in recent times. This also continues the ongoing evolution of the fullback, who were...
The Art of Counterattacking – How to do it Right
Historically, counterattacking has been one of the great equalisers in football, enabling ordinary and largely unfancied sides to achieve unlikely successes. The Greece side that won the 2004 European Championship in Portugal built their success on a solid defensive...
Tactics Explained – The Switch of Play
If there’s one tactical trend that continues to dominate football, it’s the use of an increasingly compact defensive block. This applies to both high and low defensive blocks too, as teams look to squeeze the central areas of the pitch and optimise their chances of...
How to Break Down a Deep Defensive Block
There’s no doubt that modern football teams are adopting increasingly compact blocks when in and out of possession, regardless of whether this is deep in nature or high up the pitch. This was in evidence during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where sides like...
How to Defend Against Pep’s 3-2-4-1 Shape
Recency bias is something that often distorts football analysis, with records achieved prior to 1992 and the advent of the Premier League often disregarded by younger fans. Similarly, currently players and managers are often afforded reverential and disproportionate...
Prostar: End of an Era
It is with great sadness to announce that Prostar has officially finished trading. The company boasted over 100 years’ experience of recognising exactly what teams need from a quality sportswear brand. Their incredible value and exceptional customer service helped...
Manchester Respect League’s 12 Rules For Junior Football
Previously, many believed that the FA were implementing a new nationwide ‘12 rules’ scheme across all levels of junior football. But these reports which surfaced mid October weren’t exactly correct – the rules do exist but they are not directly associated with the FA....
Interview With The Winners Of Our Girls Football Week Giveaway!
Earlier on in the year, we ran a fantastic giveaway giving Women's football teams the chance to win a 14 brand new Nike kits for their team. The prize included free number printing on the back of the shirts and free club badge embroidery, both done...
Top 10 Players In Women’s Football
The increase in both coverage and popularity for the women's game over the past few years has been exponential. Whether you have been a longtime fan or are just now beginning to follow women's football, we've got you covered. Girls Football Week runs from 6 Nov - 12...
How To Become A Successful Football Writer
Want to become a football writer? It's not the least bit surprising that there is such a strong correlation between football's increasing popularity and the volume of aspiring football writers out there. Unfortunately, the market simply cannot handle this number. And...
Is the UEFA Nations League Positive for International Football?
What is the UEFA Nations League? International friendlies are often talked about with great disdain, particularly by those associated with the English game. Whether it’s an inherently British quality or not, there’s clear rationale behind this widespread...