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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…
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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.
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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.
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Let's Talk About Leny Yoro
Analysing Leny Yoro, exploring Manchester United as a destination for young talent, and projecting Yoro's potential
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Unpacking England's Euros Philosophy
Umir analyses what England's third game of the Euros means more broadly.
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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]
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Exploring the Midfield Archetype Top Clubs Are After
A Classification System for Second Midfielders
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Being successful deforms us
Pep's quotes following City's 4-2 win spoke to the fire that is extinguished when people achieve dreams. Reconciling that hunger, in the face of…
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In Defence of Antony's Spins
The lessons England, as a society and footballing nation, can take from everything Antony's spin symbolises.
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Ten Hag's philosophy exists between Guardiola and Ancelotti
Ten Hag isn’t the next Guardiola — ten Hag isn’t the next Jose, van Gaal, or Ole. Ten Hag is one of one with a philosophy that uniquely possesses both…
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Player of the Season Alisson as the 'prolific' keeper
Alisson's contribution was the goalkeeping equivalent of a prolific striker, preventing 17 goals more than he should have. The Player of the Season made…
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The butterfly, John Stones
We should not flinch at the suggestion that John Stones is one of, if not the best centre-back on the planet.
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