Why Players Lose Sharpness After an International Break
Managers complain about international breaks with a consistency that makes it sound like a convenient excuse. It is not. The fortnight is one of the…
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The Facts, Stories and Ideas Behind the Beautiful Game
Managers complain about international breaks with a consistency that makes it sound like a convenient excuse. It is not. The fortnight is one of the…
For most of the game’s modern history a manager had three changes to make and ninety minutes to use them. That constraint shaped everything about…
The pre-match warm-up is the most watched part of football that nobody watches. Supporters arrive during it, players go through it in front of a…
Most kit descriptions tell you very little. A listing will mention moisture management and a slim cut, give you a size chart, and leave it…
Ask a club’s medical staff which injury they see most and the answer is almost always the same. Hamstring strains account for a larger share…
Managers complain about international breaks with a consistency that makes it sound like a convenient…