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Patrick Mills
Friday, 25 December 2020 / Published in Tactics Board Article, Unit Specifics

Mastering The Attack

While many fans grew up watching their favourite teams deploy wingers and strikers in relatively rigid and defined roles, football’s evolution has meant that forward lines in the modern era are typically far more fluid and dynamic. With that in mind, this article will address the roles of both central and wide forwards. With insights
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Patrick Mills
Thursday, 09 April 2020 / Published in Extras

Stephen Kenny’s Attacking Principles

In November 2018, the Football Association of Ireland announced the return of Mick McCarthy as head coach of the senior national team. Stephen Kenny was placed in charge of the under 21s, with a view to succeeding McCarthy after the 2020 European Championships. Ireland managed to qualify for the play-offs, where they were due to
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Patrick Mills
Saturday, 01 February 2020 / Published in Extras

10 Lessons from Jurgen Klopp

Before last season’s Champions League triumph with Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp hadn’t experienced a major trophy win since 2012. Despite his relative lack of silverware, the 52-year-old is widely considered to be one of the world’s best coaches. Klopp’s impact on the game stretches beyond his list of honours. His ability to improve individuals and teams
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Patrick Mills
Wednesday, 08 January 2020 / Published in Extras

Generating Forward Passing Lanes

In order to achieve the objective of progressing the ball into the spaces close to the opponent’s goal, a central element of any game model must involve the consistent creation of forward passing lanes. As we will see, an attacking team’s basic build-up structure can help to maximise the number of quality options ahead of
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Patrick Mills
Tuesday, 31 December 2019 / Published in Extras

10 Lessons from Pep Guardiola

With 27 trophies to his name so far, Pep Guardiola will no doubt be remembered as one of the greatest football managers of all time. A disciple of Johan Cruyff, Pep is a major reference point for most aspirational coaches around the world, with many inspired by his 'Juego de Posicion' philosophy.
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Patrick Mills
Monday, 14 October 2019 / Published in Game Phases

Counter-Attacking: Nuno Espirito-Santo (Wolves 18/19)

During their return to the Premier League last season, Wolves made a habit of preying on clubs much bigger than themselves. Portuguese coach Nuno Espírito Santo guided them to 16 points against the top six, a record bettered only by title winners Manchester City and runners up Liverpool. While Nuno’s team excelled in the championship
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Patrick Mills
Tuesday, 10 September 2019 / Published in Sports Psychology

Managing Sports Performance Anxiety

Given the money at stake and the size of the audience, footballers at the elite level can be forgiven for making the odd mistake. Further down the leagues, players know that failing to perform might spell the end of their professional careers. Youngsters in academies are also at risk of buckling under the weight of
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Patrick Mills
Friday, 30 August 2019 / Published in Extras

10 Lessons from Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger’s 22-year spell in charge of Arsenal saw him lift 10 major trophies, as well as overseeing the club’s move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium. During his time in North London, he guided countless talents on their way to becoming established, world-class stars. Furthermore, the Gunners played some of the most elegant football
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Patrick Mills
Sunday, 18 August 2019 / Published in Game Phases

Innovative Build-Up: Tim Walter (Holstein Kiel 18/19)

Currently in charge of German second division team Stuttgart, Tim Walter is one of the most innovative figures in modern football. The 43-year-old spent last season training Holstein Kiel, and his bold approach drew admiration from coaches across the globe. As we will discover in this article, Walter deploys a wide variety of inventive methods
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Patrick Mills
Monday, 03 June 2019 / Published in Game Phases, Tactics Board Article

Possession with Purpose: Erik ten Hag (Ajax 2018/19)

During their incredible 2018/19 campaign, Erik ten Hag’s Ajax represented football at its most intelligent. Despite their entire squad costing less than Cristiano Ronaldo, Ajax managed to overcome the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus on their run to the Champions League semi-finals last season. It wasn’t a typical underdog story, however. They continually took
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