Umir Talks

25 lessons I learnt in 2025

A doctor had his first child, stopped working as a doctor, changed careers and learnt many things along the way.

Dec 29, 2025 • Umir

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August 2025

Why Asking Mainoo To 'Fight For His Place' May Miss The Point.

By analysing Amorim's game model, it may not give someone like Mainoo the fairest chance to fight for his place.

Aug 29, 2025 • Umir

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June 2025

Nicolo Amadori Scout Report (2005)

Umir Irfan's in-depth scout report for Italy U20 centre forward Nicolo Amadori.

Jun 23, 2025 • Umir

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April 2025

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, 2025 • Umir

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March 2025

What Ratcliffe can learn from Steve Jobs.

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

Mar 10, 2025 • Umir

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December 2024

Life is beautiful.

My first child was born today.

Dec 6, 2024 • Umir

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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 • Umir

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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 • Umir

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August 2024

Understanding ten Hag's Philosophy – Build-up.

Reverse Engineering ten Hag's philosophy by watching his Manchester United team, in depth, this season – starting with their 2-1 loss to Brighton.

Aug 27, 2024 • Umir

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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 • Umir

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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 • Umir

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July 2023

Exploring the Midfield Archetype Top Clubs Are After

A Classification System for Second Midfielders

Jul 3, 2023 • Umir

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