Akram Afif: A Player Like No Other in AsiaThe eyes of the world were on Al Bayt Stadium on 20th November 2022. What was this Qatar team going to be like? Were they going to be able…Feb 15Feb 15
The Variability of Full Backs (& Wing Backs) at the 2022 World CupThe role of the full back continues to change, but this evolution has accelerated over recent seasons. The tactical awareness, game…Dec 23, 20221Dec 23, 20221
A Game Plan v JDT: Simple Structures & Principles Against The Malaysian ChampionsIn Malaysia, Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) have gone on a spree of domination. Not only have they won the past seven Malaysian Super League…Aug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021
The Evolving Role of the Goalkeeper In PossessionThis article is a (somewhat) continuation of my previous article, The Evolving Roles of the Defensive Line.May 21, 2021May 21, 2021
The Evolving Roles of the Defensive LineModern football is forever evolving and changing. The tactical side of the game is becoming more and more intricate as both coaches and…May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Box Midfield: Advantages and Ways to CreateSo far in 2021, resurgences seem to be the topic of the day in the premier league. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City seemed to be doomed to…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Dropping Into the First Line: Problems and Solutions in Build-UpAfter reading Michael Cox’s recent article on how Southampton suffered in negative transition versus Arsenal in situations where centre…Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021
Gangwon FC: The concepts behind ‘Byungsoo-ball’Since taking over as the head coach in 2019, Kim Byung-Soo and his Gangwon side have gained a reputation for playing a progressive…Aug 27, 2020Aug 27, 2020
Jubilo Iwata 1–1 Fagiano Okayama — Death by a Thousand Long Balls?After winning their opening J2 game before the beginning of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, Jubilo Iwata returned the previous week…Jul 10, 2020Jul 10, 2020
Gangwon 1–0 Jeonbuk — Gangwon’s use of ‘W’ shape in build-upAfter a delayed start to the season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the K league was the first league to return to play. Jeonbuk had the…Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
