For the first time since the well beloved 4-4-2's, we have a formation that not only has an 'A' and 'B' side, but also a 'C' side and in today's episode, we'll be taking a look at the 5-3-2C which is considered one of, if not the best, defensive formation that you will find within … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 26: 5-3-2C meets Player Roles
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SEASON 8: THE RANDOM SEASON EPISODE 6: THE FORGOTTEN ROLE (INVERTED FULLBACK)
(UPDATE: WINTER 2025) Today's episode keeps up with the overall idea of complete randomness (shit, I don't even think that's a word, lol). There's continuously a bunch of new roles that are being added to the game of Soccer year by year thanks to tactical revolutionaries such as Pep Guardiola, Thomas Tuchel, Julian Nagelsmann and … Continue reading SEASON 8: THE RANDOM SEASON EPISODE 6: THE FORGOTTEN ROLE (INVERTED FULLBACK)
SEASON 4: PLAYER ROLES ; EPISODE 17: PLAYER ROLE (BOX TO BOX MIDFIELDER)
Image of the 'Box to Box' role being showcased In today’s blog we take a look at my second favourite role within Soccer: The 'Box to Box Midfielder' role. Alongside the Wingback role, Box to Box Midfielders are normally the fittest players on the pitch, and they are a prime example of what is needed … Continue reading SEASON 4: PLAYER ROLES ; EPISODE 17: PLAYER ROLE (BOX TO BOX MIDFIELDER)