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The Kids Turned Out Fine.
about modern day fullbacks as the new raumdeuters, roles over positions, and what we can learn from the academy graduates.
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A case for the ‘less complete’ and why the future of football suits Haaland most.
On footballing completeness, the Haaland and Mbappe debates and why the Norwegian is the perfect player for modern football given the changing tactical…
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Ten Hag’s Game Model Could Work But Probably Won’t.
United system in theory could work under ideal conditions but I have concerns about its sustainability and repeatability.
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Understanding ten Hag's Philosophy – Build-up.
Reverse Engineering ten Hag's philosophy by watching his Manchester United team, in depth, this season – starting with their 2-1 loss to Brighton.
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Let's Talk About Leny Yoro
Analysing Leny Yoro, exploring Manchester United as a destination for young talent, and projecting Yoro's potential
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What Ratcliffe can learn from Steve Jobs.
Words about the honest but somewhat unsettling sit-down with Gary Neville.
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Raised by the generation he raised, Messi is king of the world
When Leo places his head down on his pillow and the roar of thousands becomes a silence only broken by the ringing of his ears, he can rest knowing he…
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Alhamdulilah for the Morocco National Team
The Muslim world have come to support Morocco in their masses often putting the Atlas Lions above their own nation. A lifetime of lived experiences…
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Cristiano Ronaldo is Ozymandias
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair! Round the decay of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare, the lone and…
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So then? We can* be champions with Giroud on the team
From the church with his mother at 4 years old to winning the World Cup in 2018 — on Olivier Giroud and why he now deserves his roses, and in abundance.
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