It was the summer when football almost came home. Now Panorama investigates the system that has produced some of the England team’s brightest stars. Reporter Rory Carson, himself a former professional player, discovers that for teenage footballing prodigies it’s a …
The 2023 Women’s World Cup broke records as the biggest tournament ever, featuring 32 teams. For legendary players like Marta and Megan Rapinoe, it was likely their final chance to secure a major victory for their countries. But alongside these …
When people invest significant time and energy advocating for a particular opinion or approach, they often become entrenched in that position. This phenomenon occurs because they begin to feel a sense of ownership over their stance, leading to a form …
The most successful non league manager in English football history? 12 promotions. From parks league to semi-pro ** Language warning** (If you’re easily offended by swear words, maybe don’t watch!)
The Undermining of Football Tradition: FA Cup Replays and the Rise of the National League Cup The introduction of Premier League 2 and the newly devised National League Cup isn’t just a blow to competitive integrity—it represents a calculated assault …
Finding further information to support the fact that we play football with our brain first, another find from the YouTube library.
Johan Cruyff last football conference on youth development in football. Berlin, October 2015.
It’s only been a little over a week since the “big one”, although it feels so far away already. I know that each and every one of our team (players and management) came down with feelings of “depression” at some point last …
The progressive rise of interest in tactics has sparked much debate on social networks such as Twitter, with a considerable proportion of the debate centred around new terms such as ‘counterpressing’ and ‘half spaces’. Alongside the growth of interest in …
In the ever-evolving landscape of football training, Michel Bruyninckx has emerged as a trailblazer with his innovative “Brain Centered Learning” techniques. Recently appointed as the Academy Director at Standard Liege, after an impressive eleven-year tenure at the Elite Football Academy …
