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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Premier League trends: How to break down low blocks This week — we’re talking tactical trends… from low blocks, to headed clearances and the return of long-range screamers.Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam TharmeProduce...

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The team talk tactical trends.

High, low and mid-blocks.

And a serious discussion on the health risks around heading.

With @markcarey93.bsky.social, @zonal-marking.bsky.social, @liamtharme.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social.

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The soccer analytics experts aiming to transform a club in Portugal’s fourth division Sport Uniao Sintrense have never featured in their nation's top-flight before, but four men are aiming to change that

Travel 25 minutes out of Lisbon, and you might find the most upwardly mobile club in Portugal.

Great to chat with Felix Kruger & Tom Worville on their new project with Dionny Macedo and Luís Ferreira. SU Sintrense are in good hands since Kruger invested in the club.

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High blocks, low blocks, everywhere you look...blocks.

Using data from SkillCorner, I break down how each side likes to set up out of possession, and what it means for their playing style.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

Piece here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: A cold, windy night in Stoke: How weather impacts football This week — we’re diving into the world of weather. How do the elements impact what happens on the pitch? From the rainy, cold and windy nights at Stoke.To the scorching heat of the 1994 Worl...

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All about the weather! ☀️

How does it impact football, tactics, play styles? 🌧️

With @zonal-marking.bsky.social, @conor-oneill.bsky.social, @markcarey93.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social

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New manager, new danger: Why footballers are more susceptible to injuries after a coaching change Changing position or role can introduce different physical and biomechanical stresses to a player's body – with predictable consequences

Unfortunate injury news for Patrick Dorgu, who has been playing in a different position in recent weeks.

I wrote last week on the impact of new managers, new player roles, and new systems on players' injury susceptibility.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

New manager, new danger: Why footballers are more susceptible to injuries after a coaching change Changing position or role can introduce different physical and biomechanical stresses to a player's body – with predictable consequences

The incidence of injuries increases when a new manager joins the club, but why might this be? Factors as simple as training pitches, training schedules, and tactical role changes can contribute to injury risk.

Link to the article for @theathleticfc.bsky.social here:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Arteta takes on Carrick in the Premier League as English clubs dominate in Europe Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Mark Carey for company in the studio ahead of a bumper Premier League weekend.The Champions League midweek concludes with comfortable wins for Liverpoo...

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The football and the pods keep on coming with @acjimbo.bsky.social, @oilysailor.bsky.social, Natalie Gedra & @markcarey93.bsky.social:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Are clubs finding Champions League easier?
🔴Jesus or Gyökeres v #MUFC?
🩺Dr Tottenham head to Turf Moor?
☺️The loveliest managers

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: No sweet home: Is 'home advantage' fading? This week, we’re diving into the world of home and away - discussing the tactical differences between performing in front of your own fans, and taking to the road.What are the key elements to pla...

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Does home advantage still exist in football?

@michaeljbailey.bsky.social @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @liamtharme.bsky.social discuss!

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: A stat for every Premier League club We’re more than halfway through the Premier League season. So this week, we’ll use our good old friend data to assess the main talking point for all 20 clubs.Host: Duncan AlexanderWith: Michae...

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A statistic (or two) for EVERY Premier League club!

Enjoy!

@zonal-marking.bsky.social @oilysailor.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: How to fix Man United in the short term This week, there’s only one topic in town: Manchester United Football Club.Ruben Amorim’s gone, so how do they go about replacing him — both in the short, and long term?And how does any club ...

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New year, still talking about Manchester United.

More specifically, caretaker managers, interim managers, and long-term planning.

@zonal-marking.bsky.social @michaeljbailey.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @liamtharme.bsky.social

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📈 Progressive passing using goalkeeper
💥 Energetic pressing to win ball back high up pitch
👶 Faith in youth with Strasbourg

Liam Rosenior has been announced as Chelsea head coach.

Here's what his time in France tells us about how he sets up his team ⤵️

✍️ @markcarey93.bsky.social

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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: 
City stunned by Chelsea as Arsenal go 6 points clear. And Amorim sends a message? Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Mark Carey and Matt Davies-Adams into the pod after Matchday 20 of the Premier League season.Man City were expected to dispatch manageress Chelsea but Enzo Fernandez�...

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It's @acjimbo.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social, @markcarey93.bsky.social, @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social & @georgecaulkin.bsky.social kicking off 2026!

🫢Enzo stuns City!
🤨Amorim pulls a Maresca?
🚀Reed's rocket
🐝Brilliant Brentford
😬West Ham v Forest

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🟣 Can Aston Villa defy the data?
⚪️ Leeds' strong summer research pays off
🐝 Kelleher's phenomenal penalty record

@markcarey93.bsky.social & @conor-oneill.bsky.social bring you five tactical trends to look out for over Christmas

🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Who has the most settled squad in the Premier League? This week — we’re talking the tactics of squad rotation…Who are the most and least stable Premier League clubs in how they use their players?And does stability equal success?Host: Michael Bai...

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Today we ask - who has the most settled squad in the Premier League?

With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social!

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Has Salah actually declined? This week — we’re talking about the tactics surrounding player power.Can stars be given total freedom, or is the collective more important?Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and ...

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Salah, Real Madrid and star players vs the collective.

With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social

Enjoy!

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YouTube video by The Athletic FC Re-predicting the Premier League after 10 games

This week on The Show, we're repredicting the Premier League with @markcarey93.bsky.social's permission. Within that, I've got sections on:

* Bournemouth style shift?
* What's gone wrong for Newcastle?
* Are Spurs actually better defensively?

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Mohamed Salah has now scored 250 goals for Liverpool, becoming just the third player to reach this landmark.

Who are his favourite opponents?

How does his trajectory compare to past greats?

@markcarey93.bsky.social breaks it all down ⬇️

🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...

The Win/Draw/Loss column of a Premier League table is the most obvious indicator of a team's form - but that does not tell us everything.

@markcarey93.bsky.social looks beyond short-term results to understand when a side really is in poor form ⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Another game, another back-post goal conceded for Liverpool.

I wrote this piece earlier in the week on that very issue.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Does Jude Bellingham get into England's best side? Thomas Tuchel’s England team selection for the wins over Wales and Latvia got us thinking about star players and their value.Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Jack Grealish were left out of the squ...

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@zonal-marking.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social & @markcarey93.bsky.social join @michaeljbailey.bsky.social to chat star players and their value.

So is it system first, or stars first? 🤔

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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: England on the brink, Scotland’s miserable wins + Dyche to Forest? Jimbo has Tom Williams, Mark Carey and Matt Davies-Adams for company as the international break heats up.England will qualify for the World Cup with a win in Latvia on Tuesday. Was Thomas Tuchel ri...

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It's @acjimbo.bsky.social, @tomwfootball.bsky.social, @markcarey93.bsky.social & @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social on an international voyage:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿2 wins out of 2 but Scotland are blue
🇫🇴The phenomenal Faroes
🔁Wilshere and Dyche on the move?
⚽️WSL action with Megan Feringa

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Why goalkeepers are going long Today we’re discussing the evolution of goalkeeper distribution. Are teams actually going long more often, and how is it changing the game?Host: Duncan Alexander With: Michael Cox and Mark Care...

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Why are goalkeepers going long this season?

What's happened to the long throw?

Duncan (@oilysailor.bsky.social) is joined by Michael (@zonal-marking.bsky.social) and Mark (@markcarey93.bsky.social) to discuss!

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