League comparison #1: passing
It’s often argued that the major European leagues are becoming increasingly similar, and there are no longer significant variations in tactics. What are the reasons for this? An increased number of...
View ArticleLeague comparison #3: shooting and goals
In part one we looked at passing, in part two we looked at crossing. For the final instalment, we will look at what football is all about – goals. Firstly, a simple statistic – the average number of...
View ArticleStoke v Arsenal – a passing comparison
Stoke against Arsenal offers the most blatant difference in playing styles you will encounter in any major European league game. Stoke are the scrappy long-ball team who rely on set-pieces, Arsenal...
View ArticleHave Bolton played ‘attractive football’ under Owen Coyle this season?
Considering Bolton and Owen Coyle received an enormous amount of praise earlier in the season, it’s slightly strange to find them down in 14th place at the end of the Premier League season. 14th place...
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