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The underlying logic here is: - Limiting a player's decision-making autonomy with prescribed spaces and solutions gives them freedom. - It's better for the team to attack in a predictable way that avoids chaos (unpredictability). Not to nitpick but this seems flawed, no?
The underlying logic here is: - Limiting a player's decision-making autonomy with prescribed spaces and solutions gives them freedom. - It's better for the team to attack in a predictable way that avoids chaos (unpredictability). Not to nitpick but this seems flawed, no?
A tangible benefit to a player's "aesthetic" (how fluid/effortless they look on the ball) –– opponents are less inclined to pressure a player that looks confident and in control. Discomfort is a pressing trigger. Regardless of the execution, a relaxed aura grants time & space.
This could be a quote about what is happening at Manchester United [HT @markstkhlm]
In this weeks @iDiskiTimes article I had the great pleasure of interviewing the highly knowledgeable @Yiannis_Tsala who recently visited us at SV Ried. In this special 2 part series Yiammis shares a lot of great insight that coaches will benefit from.
Recruitment is the single most important thing in football, at all levels. Recruitment of players and recruitment in staffing. Everything else is downstream from that. When clubs begin to struggle or aren't succeeding, look first to the hires. Don't always agree on…
Fulham getting Kevin from Shakhtar seems like a home run signing. Fulham sneakily run a high level recruitment operation. Leadership stability also a factor.
Maybe I’m missing something. Who uses 3 subs to fix the team after a red card? What happens at 75 minutes when everyone is exhausted and you’re chasing the game?
Jason Ayto is said to be an internal team and process builder. Big hire for Brighton to evolve their recruitment.
Jason Ayto is said to be an internal team and process builder. Big hire for Brighton to evolve their recruitment.
~10 yrs ago, I created a wild, messy document to fuel my curiosity. No guidance, just pure wonder. Stacking theories, blending them w/ daily life—it sparked a lifelong path of learning. Kinda embarrassed by it now, but proud of that raw, curious drive Sharing this for those out…
~10 yrs ago, I created a wild, messy document to fuel my curiosity. No guidance, just pure wonder. Stacking theories, blending them w/ daily life—it sparked a lifelong path of learning. Kinda embarrassed by it now, but proud of that raw, curious drive Sharing this for those out… https://t.co/cPiYrQx6ZO
Combined with Fisnik Asllani (another Hoffenheim loanee) for 42 G/A last season at Elversberg creating some of the best attacking play in Europe. Strong interest in both players before returning to Hoffenheim. Interesting case study to see how/if that synergy is rediscovered.
Combined with Fisnik Asllani (another Hoffenheim loanee) for 42 G/A last season at Elversberg creating some of the best attacking play in Europe. Strong interest in both players before returning to Hoffenheim. Interesting case study to see how/if that synergy is rediscovered.
Muhammed Damar - 2004 - Hoffenheim: Needle #10 with excellent proprioception and associative + individual skill. High level of balance/coordination despite slender build - immediate ball control from all angles with improvised technique - long nimble legs provide large control…
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Tony Bloom frequently tinkers with Brighton's player recruitment strategy. Past few windows have pivoted towards raising the floor of the squad to compete across multiple competitions. Big signings and fewer sales. Time will tell but the execution seems poor so far.
Tony Bloom frequently tinkers with Brighton's player recruitment strategy. Past few windows have pivoted towards raising the floor of the squad to compete across multiple competitions. Big signings and fewer sales. Time will tell but the execution seems poor so far.
What often separates good and bad scouting/analysis is the selection and curation of good facts from bad facts. It is the relative quality of these facts that causes us to choose some and discard others. There is both high and low quality selection. Also called "taste."

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