Denying the 'full back jump' (1:05)... How? - (31.08.19) move to 4231 from 5221 - (11.01.21) initial 4D2, rotate to asymmetric 3142, Bernardo hybrid 8/WB - (18.05.21) CF-WB switches + triple width if W press - (23.10.21) 4 man GK buildup chain, CBs same side, LB/Cucurella higher

Pep loves a false 9 v OGS... - EFL Cup (07.01.20): 4132, CF/Silva drop as 2nd switch link; move to 4222, LCM/Gündo deep, shift opp. CMs to find RCM/KdB - EFL Cup (06.01.21): 3223, CF/Mahrez double halfspace, Gündo ballfar depth - PL (06.11.21): 4132, KdB wider to stretch 2nd line

My friends: That was a nice run from Henderson. Me: Yeah... but the throw in before the corner was way better.

Seemed fitting to bring up a solution from ManCity courtesy of Yiannis Tsala. Follow him and István Beregi! “When you accurately perceive the fluidity of things, you can also begin to perceive the constancy behind them: the creative, transformative, boundless, immutable Tao.”

My first chance to write an article on Brighton for Between The Posts was an opportune one as a long time admirer of Potter. That Thomas Tuchel fella is a pretty astute manager too... and it made for a great tactical duel. Click the link to find out more! betweentheposts.net/brighton-hove-…

City's solution against 532 block: - 3 + 1 buildup-> space for CB + deep FB to dribble - Outward moving 8 + inverted FB (Cancelo) to divide opp. 8 cover-> create inside stretch - CF occupies opp. 6-8 gaps - High + wide Ws to pin opp. WBs (final 3rd asymmetry if Cancelo advances)

Pep's interview here reminded me of a brilliant share from István Beregi a few years ago on the 'paradox of space' and the transitional implications of chance exploitation.

UCL is back! Check out my latest free article for Between The Posts: - Allegri's conservatism - PSG's brilliance (+ why their low xG total from the first half might reflect a change in strategy for the UCL) - Juventus' changes in the second half betweentheposts.net/paris-saint-ge…

Much has been made of Bayern's 4222 but v Inter, they returned to an old structure from 21/22: - 3133 from 4231: LB/Davies high + wide, LW/Sané inside, RDM/Sabitzer advanced - build with 3 + 1 - Countermovements - Diagonal passing + layoffs to switch halfspaces Find out more...

It's finally here. An unfamiliar take on a very familiar team. And there's much more to uncover from this scene. Keep an eye out...

Ajax 1-6 Napoli was my first 90 minute viewing of Spalletti's team this season and what a game. So I was pleasantly surprised to see this FREE longform piece from @Joelissimmo for Between The Posts on one of Europe's best teams this season. Check it out! betweentheposts.net/ajax-napoli-ne…

Japan's 1-0 loss to Costa Rica has softened the blow of a German defeat, but don't let that spoil the contents of this preview. Should be good one!

Sincerely struggled to package this one into around 1500 words, but I hope I've done it justice... betweentheposts.net/argentina-fran…

eadeyemiabere.medium.com/manchester-cit… And Inter have done it. Who they will face depends on the outcome of tomorrow's semi-final. A few thoughts on why both clubs can be optimistic after the 1st leg and an exploration of what might change.

Happy to be posting again on the platform. In this piece, I put one of the most controversial executive decisions from last season. Nagelsmann had his faults, but I still feel Bayern might harbor regrets about his sacking. Here's why...

PSG corner kick strategy v Barca: - 1 + 1 def. setup for short corner: 1 wide + 1 (usually de Jong) moves outside; Gündo also able to support from the top of the box - 5 box threats at center/far post => wide overload on near side or option to find rebound players (Vitinha)

The new season is back and I'm fresh off the back of a 2 week internship at the Guardian sport! Thanks to Samuel Peter Cox, Geoff Thompson and Scarborough Athletic FC's Chairman Trevor Bull for their insights in my first piece! It's clear non-league football is on the rise. theguardian.com/football/artic…

Another long hiatus, but I'm hoping to be back with some more frequent posts after a stint in full time work. To mark my return, here is a piece I've wrote for VAVEL about one of my favourite 'lockdown era' players and how he could be a problem solver. vavel.com/en/football/20…

Newcastle have landed their Alexander Isak replacement. Here, I take a look at his career and why given the circumstances, it is an impressive signing. vavel.com/en/football/20…

As fate would have it, Eze's first Premier League goal came against his old club. Here are my thoughts on his move and why Arsenal fans should keep the faith. vavel.com/en/football/20…