NEW POD!
Why are goalkeepers going long this season?
What's happened to the long throw?
Duncan (@oilysailor.bsky.social) is joined by Michael (@zonal-marking.bsky.social) and Mark (@markcarey93.bsky.social) to discuss!
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an article on GuardiolAI and ChatGPTeta's latest attempt to remove any hint of human creativity from their meetings
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
Great stuff 👏
mailbag episode this week on our tactics pod. Please submit questions below 😀
New pod!
The Premier League goes old school!
@michaeljbailey.bsky.social @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @liamtharme.bsky.social
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Isak hits out & Newcastle dig in.
In attempting to force through a move, the centre-forward has hardened the club’s position and made life more difficult for himself (and everyone else).
#NUFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
🥇TOTALLY GOLD!🥇
Today - in 2020- @acjimbo.bsky.social, @zonal-marking.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social and @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social look back on the 03/04 season. Featuring the Invincibles, the dawn of Abramovich and Ronaldo, and the end of the PL on ITV
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Time to introduce a series me and the Tactics team have been working on.
𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 - the unsung stories behind modern football successes.
First, Johan Cruyff’s rejuvenation of Ajax’s academy with insight from his former colleagues on why he felt the need for change.
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🏷️ Spurs’ owners have been open to offers for ages…so what’s going on?
⭐️ Wrexham valuation vs “key person risk”
📺 What does the WBD split mean for TNT Sports & football fans?
💶 Drogheda Utd, Crystal Palace & UEFA
😎 Independent Regulator nears summer sign-off
www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...
I wanted a profound experience on my way to the Europa League final.
I spent 34 hours on a ferry.
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/636...
Producer Mike has had a go, please don't be mean to me 😆
Find out who the actual experts picked tomorrow!
Tomorrow the Tactics pod brings you a classic: Alternative Team of The Season!
One player from every club in the bottom half of the table plus one wildcard - send us your suggestions below 👇
How can anyone not like football. Unbelievable game of contrasting styles. So much quality on show but so much spirit as well.
Jakub Kiwior absolutely flawless at the Bernabeu, pretty incredible stuff especially given his performance in this competition vs Bayern last year.
I could cry 😭
The Champions League does it again, drama of the highest order.
PSG should’ve really seen that out at 5-1 up on aggregate and Donnarumma kept them in it.
This is really the tournament of comebacks 😟
This has to be one of the most entertaining yet effective sides of the last decade.
On the ball they have threats all over the pitch and when they lose it their counter press is ridiculous.
Not one, but two pieces of PSG content for you ahead of the Villa match tonight.
Tactics video with Alex Barker & Liam Tharme: youtu.be/vB5AzIuR_cU?...
And Athletic FC Podcast with Ayo Akinwolere, Tom Williams & Dermot Corrigan focusing on Luis Enrique: pod.fo/e/2c4c8a
Enjoy!
PSG single-handedly battling robotic football by having the best 1vs1 wingers all on the pitch at the same time. Delightful.
Jam-packed TAFC pod for you today…
What makes a talisman and is the concept still relevant in 2025?
The dangers of being over-reliant on a star player
With @aakinwo.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @philhay.bsky.social and more!
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London drenched in sunlight is literally a different place. I’ve just seen someone who’s not in a pub smile!
Football can be… fun? 😅
Declan Rice having time to receive the ball in the box, take a few touches then get a cross in is crazyyyyy
Time and space you get in this competition vs the Premier League tells you all you need to know about the disparity between England’s top flight and the other leagues
Really enjoyed this today. Go and give it a listen!
My soul is craving beautiful football, but it’s hard to have beautiful football AND success, as we’ve discovered.
Our chat with Paul Power of SkillCorner is LIVE!
- How do clubs use data to recruit managers and players?
- What metrics are used in player analysis?
- Have other sports influenced football?
- What is the role of AI in analysis?
Enjoy!
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Get your questions in so I don't have to answer @markposts.bsky.social 😆
We've got a special guest in the studio tomorrow Mr @counterattack9.bsky.social from Skillcorner!
Any data questions for him or the panel, let us know!
My Arsenal-Spurs schadenfreude extends to your train updates ❤️
