Archive - Umir Talks

The Kids Turned Out Fine.

about modern day fullbacks as the new raumdeuters, roles over positions, and what we can learn from the academy graduates.

Apr 3 •

March 2025

What Ratcliffe can learn from Steve Jobs.

Words about the honest but somewhat unsettling sit-down with Gary Neville.

Mar 10 •

December 2024

Life is beautiful.

My first child was born today.

Dec 6, 2024 •

November 2024

A case for the ‘less complete’ and why the future of football suits Haaland most.

On footballing completeness, the Haaland and Mbappe debates and why the Norwegian is the perfect player for modern football given the changing tactical…

Nov 8, 2024 •

September 2024

Ten Hag’s Game Model Could Work But Probably Won’t.

United system in theory could work under ideal conditions but I have concerns about its sustainability and repeatability.

Sep 5, 2024 •

August 2024

July 2024

Let's Talk About Leny Yoro

Analysing Leny Yoro, exploring Manchester United as a destination for young talent, and projecting Yoro's potential

Jul 19, 2024 •

June 2024

Unpacking England's Euros Philosophy

Umir analyses what England's third game of the Euros means more broadly.

Jun 27, 2024 •

March 2024

An Insomniac’s guide to the UCL final (Inter Milan Opposition Analysis)

The Attacking Phase Explored: Potential solutions Manchester City could use to better Inter Milan [10/06/2023]

Mar 13, 2024 •

July 2023

Exploring the Midfield Archetype Top Clubs Are After

A Classification System for Second Midfielders

Jul 3, 2023 •

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