Besides the core of a successful team is also finding the appropriate balance of fullbacks to execute a philosophy as it were. The modern-day fullback has to fulfill more attacking responsibilities for the team whilst maintaining the primary duty of defending their flank.   It is based on this premise that the wingback system…

Football, as the beautiful game that it is, constantly evolves. The beauty of the sport is the diversity in methods and ideas to winning. Therefore, the winger role has been re-thought over the years. Goal machines Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi effectively changed the perspective of a winger. The superstars who have won 11 of…

Football club fans yearly look forward to that new signing who would join their club and become an instant hit. A new player who hits the ground running with consistent performances which propel the team to its targets is often halfway to cult hero status amongst supporters. While on the flipside, transfers can go totally…

March 16, 2020
Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

Gian Piero Gasperini and his Atalanta side have set tongues wagging with the Italian tactician’s unorthodox style producing goals aplenty this season. There are no surprises that Atalanta have been one of Europe’s most-entertaining sides in 2019/2020. With 87 goals in all competitions this season, scoring has been the least of Gasperini’s sides worries.  La…

February 18, 2020
Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

The very best of European football provides one of its classics with a potential game of the season, as Paris Saint Germain travel to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg. This tie promises a showcase of breathtaking attacking football which sees Europe’s highest-scoring side (PSG) come up against joint-third….

LOSC Lille marksman Victor Osimhen has surprised more than a few with his stunning start to the 2019/20 season.  The Nigerian was brought in to bolster Lille’s attacking ranks after the loss of Nicolas Pépé and Rafael Leão. One of Europe’s highly-rated youngsters is proving his 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup Golden boot and Silver…

Christian Pulisic produced the moment of magic in a Mature Chelsea performance against Ajax in the Champions League. The American has attracted attention in recent weeks for the lack of minutes offered by Chelsea boss Frank Lampard. The blues faced their toughest test of the season, and despite injuries in defensive ranks, kept a clean sheet away to one…

A tight defence, balanced midfield and flowing attack; these are the three components that make a great football team. Down the years, national teams and club sides have been deficient in particular departments with success; but which is the easier way to succeed?  2019 Champions League winners Liverpool had a fantastic forward line and a…

May 31, 2019
Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

Europe’s second all-English final beckons as English football gets set for another display of domestic rivalry on the continent. Tottenham versus Liverpool is a thrilling Premier League clash with both clubs operating on a similar model of utilizing young players playing high-speed, high-energy football. Jürgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino began their respective projects just over…

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