THE OFF SEASON: A new role has emerged: The INVERTED CENTERBACK

(UPDATE: WINTER 2025) You know, when you're someone who continually obsesses about the tactical elements of football then you'll empathize with a brain that doesn't shut up whenever it thinks of something new to discuss... So, while I was preparing season 10, I was also doing my usual routine of watching different games from various … Continue reading THE OFF SEASON: A new role has emerged: The INVERTED CENTERBACK →

Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS; EPISODE 4: 3-4-3 meets Player Roles

We continue our look at the best of the 3 at the back series with today's episode, lads. The 3-4-3 formation is one of the better formations to use in terms of if you have a fetish for wide play... It provides a numerical advantage in the wide areas with your wide D(C)'s, M(R,L)'s, and … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS; EPISODE 4: 3-4-3 meets Player Roles →

SEASON 4: PLAYER ROLES ; EPISODE 12: PLAYER ROLE (BALL PLAYING DEFENDER)

(UPDATE: SUMMER 2025) It’s the Centre Back position that everybody in the modern game is raving about... It’s the position that every young Centre Back in youth squads all over the world want to develop into... It’s potentially the role that might lead to the sad death of the 'Stopper' (Update: Ain't NO CHANCE we're … Continue reading SEASON 4: PLAYER ROLES ; EPISODE 12: PLAYER ROLE (BALL PLAYING DEFENDER) →