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London 2012: Brazil don’t need any Dark Knights; They have plenty of Marvels

July 28th, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon looks at one of the favourites to take gold at the Olympics.

Can the Brendan Rodgers approach work at Anfield?

June 1st, 2012 by Ashley Wilkinson

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

April 28th, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Spurs have endured a wretched run of form lately and Willie Gannon ponders the reasons why.

The evolution of football formations

March 9th, 2012 by Paul Sakkal

Paul Sakkal takes a look at the changes in formations as football has evolved.

Tactics: Manchester City 0-1 Liverpool

January 12th, 2012 by Sam Thompson

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

January 8th, 2012 by Sam Thompson

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

May 27th, 2011 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon analyses tomorrow’s Champions League final in Wembley, as Manchester United meet Barcelona.

EPL: Manchester United vs. Chelsea Tactical Preview

May 8th, 2011 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon previews this afternoon’s big Premier League clash.

Spineless Wenger is turning Arsenal into Tottenham

May 1st, 2011 by Willie Gannon

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

December 14th, 2010 by Dean Hayes

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.