In this week’s podcast, we discuss the future of the 4-4-2, Manchester City vs. Spurs, some pre-match thoughts on Utd vs. Chelsea (how wrong we were!), El Clasico, as well as several footballing eternal questions, in a frankly tangential look at the beautiful game this week. Hope you enjoy! CW & OW, 29/10/14
Indian Super League a microcosm of modern football’s dual nature
The inaugural competition’s noble aims sit uneasily, but all too predictably, alongside the beautiful game‘s ugly trappings …
How Manchester United might attempt to beat the seemingly indomitable Chelsea
Some thoughts on how United’s tactics may stifle Chelsea, and how Mourinho can counter-exploit such plans. … a) The teams (predicted): 1. Two up-front – A rather odd statement, but two clever interchanging front men has come back into vogue recently. More importantly, Chelsea has shown signs of struggling against two front men, most noticeably against Leicester, but also on …
A few reflections on Manchester City 4-1 Tottenham
A rambunctious, rough-diamond of a contest, City’s victory over Spurs at the Etihad provides much to pore over …
Pochettino dares to know amidst chronic youth unemployment
The Argentine’s rare faith in young players demonstrates a conviction in his own judgments of which Kant would be proud …