Between the Enemy Lines: Putting False 9 versus the Number 10 into Context
The role, or perhaps term, “False 9″ has been covered a lot in almost any football tactic analysis, some might even use the word ‘overused’ and it’s not exactly exaggerating. However, this article tried to compare that role with another
Between the Enemy Lines: Putting False 9 versus the Number 10 into Context
The role, or perhaps term, “False 9″ has been covered a lot in almost any football tactic analysis, some might even use the word ‘overused’ and it’s not exactly exaggerating. However, this article tried to compare that role with another
Sandro or Parker?
Tottenham got a point from their visit to Loftus Road facing Harry Redknapp’s QPR. While the former Spurs manager’s decision to play Adel Taarabt as a false nine was the favorite talking point of this match. T&R would like to
Sandro or Parker?
Tottenham got a point from their visit to Loftus Road facing Harry Redknapp’s QPR. While the former Spurs manager’s decision to play Adel Taarabt as a false nine was the favorite talking point of this match. T&R would like to
The Dembele Effect
Tottenham managed to snatch the Belgian midfielder near last summer’s transfer deadline, where he already played his first two Premier League matches for Fulham. He scored on his debut after coming off from the bench in a 1-1 draw against
The Dembele Effect
Tottenham managed to snatch the Belgian midfielder near last summer’s transfer deadline, where he already played his first two Premier League matches for Fulham. He scored on his debut after coming off from the bench in a 1-1 draw against
Arsenal’s Front Four Conundrum
Arsenal dominated their opening fixture against Sunderland, but had to share the points in the 0-0 draw. While Robin van Persie’s departure could easily be called for, Arsene Wenger played all their shiny summer signings. Podolski and Cazorla started the
Arsenal’s Front Four Conundrum
Arsenal dominated their opening fixture against Sunderland, but had to share the points in the 0-0 draw. While Robin van Persie’s departure could easily be called for, Arsene Wenger played all their shiny summer signings. Podolski and Cazorla started the
A Look at Germany’s Plethora of Options
It was hard not to consider that Löw’s had out tinkered himself in the 2012 European Cup semifinal against Italy. Germany’s current crop of players might justifies his eagerness to take their opponent from different angles. After all, they managed
A Look at Germany’s Plethora of Options
It was hard not to consider that Löw’s had out tinkered himself in the 2012 European Cup semifinal against Italy. Germany’s current crop of players might justifies his eagerness to take their opponent from different angles. After all, they managed
A Dominant yet Static Germany
It was a cagey match, although after taking a look at the starting line-up it was not quite unexpected. Germany dominated the game, at least in terms of ball retention. But their 1-0 win looked like a narrow escape rather
A Dominant yet Static Germany
It was a cagey match, although after taking a look at the starting line-up it was not quite unexpected. Germany dominated the game, at least in terms of ball retention. But their 1-0 win looked like a narrow escape rather
Vertical Russia Pierced Through Porous Czech
A side with fluid counter-attacking moves reminiscent of Germany in 2010 FIFA World Cup. Russia even added a small detail on the scoreline, a 4-1 win. They went out with a 4-3-3 having Kerzhakov, a false 9, leading the line
Vertical Russia Pierced Through Porous Czech
A side with fluid counter-attacking moves reminiscent of Germany in 2010 FIFA World Cup. Russia even added a small detail on the scoreline, a 4-1 win. They went out with a 4-3-3 having Kerzhakov, a false 9, leading the line
