Season 12: Secret Code Episode 6: Mixed and Long Ball

"HOOO! HEEVE! HOOO!", said the footballers of the 18th century... As bad of a rep long passing gets, we still firmly believe that (if used correclty) it could become a very important key in the cog of Managers who aren't that too interested in the "tactical mumo jumbo" side of footy. Although this style of … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code Episode 6: Mixed and Long Ball →

SEASON 2: TACTICS Page; Episode 12: SoccerManager tactics that should be BANNED!

“Football tactics are similar to puzzles. No matter how much or how hard you try, square pegs cannot go into round holes”: Shaheem Jackson (Your’s Truly) With everything I do, I’m a big believer in finishing on a good note. It really helps me to make plans for the next phase ( whether it’s reading, … Continue reading SEASON 2: TACTICS Page; Episode 12: SoccerManager tactics that should be BANNED! →

Season 2: Tactics Page; Episode 11: Patterns of play brought to life: Mixed/Through the Middle and Long ball)

A group of players go out and win a game in a style that gets the best out of the team. That's the key to management.- Sam Allardyce Route one football. Why does it have such a bad reputation? I’ll tell you why? FOOTBALL MEDIA! Playing in this style has been viewed as negative, or … Continue reading Season 2: Tactics Page; Episode 11: Patterns of play brought to life: Mixed/Through the Middle and Long ball) →