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London 2012: Brazil don’t need any Dark Knights; They have plenty of Marvels
Willie Gannon looks at one of the favourites to take gold at the Olympics.
Tag: tactics
Can the Brendan Rodgers approach work at Anfield?
Ashley Wilkinson discusses the Brendan Rodgers style of play, and wonders what it will take to be employed successfully at Liverpool.
7 reasons for Tottenham Hotspur’s recent poor form
Spurs have endured a wretched run of form lately and Willie Gannon ponders the reasons why.
The evolution of football formations
Paul Sakkal takes a look at the changes in formations as football has evolved.
Tactics: Manchester City 0-1 Liverpool
Liverpool started the brighter, took the lead and defended well for the last half hour against a City side that lacked pace and creativity in attack in a match where both sides ended with three at the back. Here are Sam Thompson’s observations…
Tactics: Manchester City 2-3 Manchester Utd
It’s Manchester United who go through to the FA Cup fourth round on a day where the talking points ranged from Paul Scholes to a questionable red card to five goals. Here are Sam Thompson’s observations…
Champions League Final: Barcelona v Man Utd Tactical Preview
Willie Gannon analyses tomorrow’s Champions League final in Wembley, as Manchester United meet Barcelona.
EPL: Manchester United vs. Chelsea Tactical Preview
Willie Gannon previews this afternoon’s big Premier League clash.
Spineless Wenger is turning Arsenal into Tottenham
Ahead of today’s game with Manchester United, Willie Gannon looks at the failings within the current Arsenal setup that have cost them the title.
Xabi Alonso – Quarterback
Dean Hayes compares the classic quarterback characteristics of the American football game to that of Real Madrid central midfielder Xabi Alonso, who’s deep passing game has become the primary core of his team’s style of play ever since his days at Liverpool.