Coaching the High Press – The Key Considerations

Coaching the High Press – The Key Considerations

In recent times, the so-called “high press” has become synonymous with the world’s leading coaches, including pioneers in this respect such as Ralf Rangnick, Mauricio Pochettino, Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel. While this is highly rewarding and capable...
Is 4-4-2 Back in Fashion?

Is 4-4-2 Back in Fashion?

While many have talked about the demise of the classic 4-4-2 formation, this is a misconception that doesn’t accurately reveal the nature of football’s tactical evolution since the 1990s. More specifically, while we’ve seen well-resourced teams with creative attacking...
Key Coaching Trends in Youth Football

Key Coaching Trends in Youth Football

The Most Important Coaching Principles in Youth Football The ‘Special One’ Jose Mourinho has achieved many things in his time as an elite level coach, but outside of his on-field accomplishments, he also arguably ushered in the age of the ‘superstar’ coach. Prior to...
Is Football Better With or Without VAR?

Is Football Better With or Without VAR?

While some trends in football may come and go, the use of the Video Assistant Referee (or VAR) at the sport’s elite level is likely to become increasingly prevalent in the coming months and years. Of course, VAR is also a highly controversial topic for discussion,...
What are Football’s Next Big Tactical Trends? EPL

What are Football’s Next Big Tactical Trends? EPL

Football has always been renowned as a working-class sport, which inspires passion and fervour in both fans and players across the globe. For connoisseurs of the sport, however, the sport’s tactical evolution through the ages has been arguably as fascinating as the...
Should England Play a Back 3 at the World Cup?				    	    	    	    	    	    	    	    	    	    	1/5							(1)

Should England Play a Back 3 at the World Cup? 1/5 (1)

England will hardly approach the 2022 FIFA World Cup in good form, having endured a catastrophic UEFA Nations League A campaign that saw them go winless in six matches and ultimately suffer relegation to the tournament’s second tier. What’s more, fans have been...

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