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2024-03-19 11:00
Given the tribal and emotive nature of football, it should come as no surprise that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and its ass… Read More
2024-03-05 09:38
While most tactical setups that we see deployed in modern football are variations of the classic 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 shapes… Read More
2024-02-20 11:00
Ever since Sky Sports commissioned Opta to track Premier League team and player data ahead of the 1996/97 season, fans and pundit… Read More
2024-02-06 11:00
When coaching forums and discussions reference counterattacking, most of the focus is on how to execute this tactic rather than d… Read More
2024-01-23 11:00
The tactical side of football is always evolving, although it can be argued that such trends tend to be circular in nature. For e… Read More
2024-01-08 12:00
In days gone by, football managers like Sir Kenny Dalglish Sir Alex Ferguson were omnipotent at their respective football clubs… Read More
2023-12-18 11:00
It seems that virtually every football side is playing with so-called “inverted fullbacks” in the modern game, with t… Read More
2023-12-04 12:23
Historically, counterattacking has been one of the great equalisers in football, enabling ordinary and largely unfancied sides to… Read More
2023-11-20 11:00
If there’s one tactical trend that continues to dominate football, it’s the use of an increasingly compact defensive… Read More
2023-11-06 11:00
There’s no doubt that modern football teams are adopting increasingly compact blocks when in and out of possession, regardl… Read More
2023-09-11 11:08
Recency bias is something that often distorts football analysis, with records achieved prior to 1992 and the advent of the P… Read More
2023-08-28 12:47
While football teams have always pressed their opponents to some degree or another, the modern game has seen the sophistication o… Read More
2023-08-14 11:38
While few sides deploy man marking in open play in the modern age, this remains a common and arguably preferable tactic when defe… Read More
2023-07-31 11:00
Earlier in this series, we discussed the best defensive strategies when playing against a team in a 3-5-2 shape.
However, th… Read More
2023-07-03 11:00
Pressing is now arguably the most studied and talked about tactical concept in the sport of football, having entered the mainstr… Read More
2023-06-19 11:00
Football has evolved through numerous tactical phases over the years, from the simplistic, attack-laden formations of the early… Read More
2023-06-05 11:00
If the iconic 4-4-2 formation is synonymous with the previous generation of English football, it’s the 4-3-3 shape that def… Read More
2023-05-18 11:00
While it’s fair to say that the low defensive block is no longer in vogue, it has been effectively deployed by successful c… Read More
2023-05-04 11:00
Nowadays, the combination of a technical director and head coach is commonplace in football, with this particular model proving h… Read More
2023-04-17 11:00
People almost talk about the iconic 4-4-2 formation with a sense of nostalgia, with this having become less commonplace in an age… Read More
2023-04-03 11:38
Pretty much all of Europe’s leading sides now adopt some form of high pressing game, from EPL giants like Liverpool and Man… Read More
2023-03-20 12:40
Tactical trends in football tend to be cyclical, with the notion of playing with three at the back once again in vogue at elite l… Read More
2023-03-03 09:45
Back in 2012, the FA voted through a number of major changes to how youth football was structured in England, in order to place a… Read More
2023-02-16 13:18
In recent times, the so-called “high press” has become synonymous with the world’s leading coaches, including p… Read More
2023-02-02 10:21
While many have talked about the demise of the classic 4-4-2 formation, this is a misconception that doesn’t accurately rev… Read More
2023-01-16 08:41
The Most Important Coaching Principles in Youth Football
The ‘Special One’ Jose Mourinho has achieved many things in… Read More
2023-01-03 12:59
While some trends in football may come and go, the use of the Video Assistant Referee (or VAR) at the sport’s elite level i… Read More
2022-11-23 09:11
Football has always been renowned as a working-class sport, which inspires passion and fervour in both fans and players across t… Read More
2022-11-09 11:34
England will hardly approach the 2022 FIFA World Cup in good form, having endured a catastrophic UEFA Nations League A campaign t… Read More
2022-10-26 10:48
There are many things that can be coached and taught in the UK, although it should come as no surprise that football is the most… Read More
2022-10-05 13:52
While it’s the iconic 4-4-2 formation that remains the single most recognisable set-up for any football team, it can be arg… Read More
2022-09-14 10:42
As positional play becomes increasingly important in contemporary football, we’re seeing a much wider range of systems and… Read More
2022-09-06 08:37
Being a referee can be a thankless task, especially in the world of professional football where players have occasionally been kn… Read More
2022-08-16 09:01
Being a football coach can be a challenging pastime, particularly when it comes to setting your side up in the best and most effe… Read More
2022-07-14 13:15
The 3-5-2 formation is a relatively recent team shape, especially when compared to historically popular systems such as the 4-4-2… Read More
2022-06-30 09:06
Tactics Explained – A Look at the 4-1-4-1
In our piece exploring football tactics, we’re going to cast our e… Read More
2022-06-27 08:51
Why is Playing Three at the Back Popular Again?
The tactical side of football has become increasingly evolved over the course of… Read More
2022-06-24 08:43
Last season we witnessed a brilliant Premier League season, with drama down to the final day providing for outstanding viewing… Read More
2022-06-20 08:14
While football is a team game in which everyone must contribute for a side to become more than the sum of its parts, there’… Read More
2022-06-16 12:47
There has been a great deal of speculation about the future of football on these shores, following a series of concerning events… Read More
2022-05-06 11:08
When VAR was introduced to the domestic and international game, it was hoped that the quality of decisions woul… Read More
2022-05-06 11:02
In the continuation of our series exploring football formations, today we take a look at the rather unusual 3-3-4 syste… Read More
2022-04-20 10:26
It was the emergence of Jose Mourinho at Porto that first helped to revolutionise the notion of counter-attacking football in t… Read More
2022-04-18 16:00
If there’s one formation and tactical setup that’s synonymous with the history of football, it’s the classic… Read More
2022-04-16 17:58
There are few more contentious elements of football than VAR at present, with the use of video assistance and technology to re… Read More
2022-04-14 11:00
The informal origins of association football can be traced back more than 3,000 years, to the old Mesoamerican cultures who use… Read More
2022-04-11 16:00
When Was the First International Football Match?
The first international match took place on Saturday, 30th November 1872, kickin… Read More
2022-04-11 08:57
We recently penned the first in a series of posts focused on the various tactical shapes and systems… Read More
2022-02-25 10:54
Today’s blog is the second in a series in which we will explain various coaching styles and training sessions with inspirat… Read More
2022-01-27 10:38
Today’s blog is part of a series in which we will explain various coaching styles and training sessions with inspiration fr… Read More
2022-01-26 10:01
Despite plenty of evidence to the contrary, there remains a suggestion in the sport of football that coaches and managers should… Read More
2022-01-10 14:54
There’s no doubt that being a referee can be a largely thankless task, with the emotive nature of the game meanin… Read More
2022-01-10 14:52
Football in the UK has undergone a marked transformation through the Premier League era, and not only in terms of the number of f… Read More
2022-01-10 14:49
There is a myriad of football formations in the modern age, some of which are universally popular such as the 4-3-3 and the 4-2-3… Read More
2021-11-17 13:30
The term “golden generation” has been applied to various international sides down the year, with recent iterations in… Read More
2021-11-17 13:23
When France won the World Cup in 2018 following a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in the final, many believed that it could ki… Read More
2021-11-15 13:34
When Belgium slumped to a 2-1 defeat to eventual winners in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020, it appeared as though the… Read More
2021-11-12 13:33
Of all the footballing organisations in Europe, the KNVB in Holland is arguably the one that’s most steeped in history and… Read More
2021-09-22 11:32
If you watch any Premier League game in the modern age (especially those involving sides such as Manchester City and Chelsea), yo… Read More
2021-09-22 10:49
Whenever you launch a grassroots or youth football team, there’s an aspiration that this side will ultimately fulfill… Read More
2021-09-08 09:04
Switzerland enjoyed a stellar run to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 (including a superb penalty shootout win over current world… Read More
2021-09-07 11:04
It’s an immense shame that England’s heartbreaking Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy resulted in such angry post-match… Read More
2021-07-23 15:20
Grass Roots Set-up around the World – Italy
While the grassroots football system in Italy hasn’t always been widely c… Read More
2021-07-22 15:20
Grass Roots Set-up around the World
We’ve already written extensively about grassroots football in Germany and Italy, with… Read More
2021-07-22 15:08
When Wales took on the mighty Brazil in a friendly match in May 2000, supporters were concerned about how the Welsh fullbacks wou… Read More
2021-07-21 15:20
It’s fair to say that Germany entered Euro 2000 in high spirits, with the team focused on defending the title that they won… Read More
2021-07-21 14:47
Grassroots football has come under incredible focus lately, particularly with the proposed formation of the European Super League… Read More
2021-07-14 14:00
With the delayed European Championships fast approaching, all eyes will be on the England national team as they look to end a 55… Read More
2021-06-22 15:09
The sound of the thud of the ball, the calling and shouting, the rustling of the net. We’ve all heard these noises when we… Read More
2021-03-16 11:33
If you’re a football fan, it’s thankfully not hard to catch your favourite team playing – even if you can&rsquo… Read More
2021-03-16 11:17
Football is one of the most popular sports in the world, while it’s certainly the most-watched and followed in the UK.
Beca… Read More
2021-03-16 10:22
On a fundamental level, it may appear as though the principles of football coaching are universal and practiced throughout the wo… Read More
2021-02-18 13:12
You might not think it, but football rules have changed considerably over time.
What we now know as ‘the beautiful game&rsq… Read More
2021-02-12 15:34
It remains one of the world’s most loved sports, and one which crosses international boundaries, cultures and all demograph… Read More
2019-09-30 08:30
What is Futsal?
Futsal is a variant of football that is played indoors on a hard-court floor, smaller than a normal football pitc… Read More
2019-09-11 15:19
We sell a variety of woven and knit products across our website and we are often asked what is the difference between the two whe… Read More
2019-09-11 11:41
Base layers look good but they aren’t just a fashion statement. Base layers are garments made to purpose with technology to… Read More
2019-08-12 13:57
There is a reason why we regularly see players utilising stoppages to grab a water bottle and rehydrate during football mat… Read More
2019-07-01 08:00
This drill is aimed at developing a forward’s movement. There are three demonstrable examples to w… Read More
2019-06-27 11:01
Over the past decade, the game of football we all love has changed quite radically off the pitch. We have attended and pres… Read More
2019-06-10 08:03
This drill focuses on winger-specific challenges that look to increase a wide player’s effectiveness through individu… Read More
2019-06-10 08:00
This drill is position-specific and focuses on challenging the full-backs within your team, honing their ability to cross… Read More
2019-06-10 08:00
This drill looks to promote proactive centre-backs for optimum effectiveness through three different components: screening… Read More
2019-06-10 08:00
This drill features striker-specific challenges that look to improve and develop a striker’s individual contribution… Read More
2019-06-10 08:00
This drill centres around the no. 10 role and looks to strengthen individual aspects of a player’s game in this posit… Read More
2019-06-06 09:00
We are very excited to announce our latest partnership with one of the UK’s fastest growing club website providers My… Read More
2019-04-22 09:15
cssThe secretary is one of the most important roles in a club or league. The main point of contact for your County FA, team… Read More
2019-03-29 12:15
When starting a football team, one of the most overlooked but equally important roles within a football club is the club tr… Read More
2019-02-21 14:22
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2019-02-19 15:31
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2018-10-29 15:28
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2018-09-03 10:14
Do you need to know the sizes of a football pitch? Football pitches are an integral component within the sport. Not only ca… Read More
2018-08-28 09:42
Following the acquisition of the UEFA A Licence, you’re then ready to take the final step in your coaching qualificat… Read More
2018-08-20 12:35
Match day preparations are an inescapable part of football. Forget the training and tactical side of the pre-match build-up… Read More
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