Hosted by Michael Bailey, revered football tactics writer Michael Cox is joined by Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and more of The Athletic's brightest tactics and data...
In this episode, we’re focusing our attention on international football.
German head coach Thomas Tuchel takes charge of his first games as England manager this week.
So we’re going to reflect on some of the great, and not so great, examples of foreign international managers and ask whether the impact they had in the past still applies today?
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Duncan Alexander.
Producer: Steve Hankey.
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53:01
Who are the Champions League favourites now?
We’re focusing our attention on the Champions League.
This season’s competition is at the quarter-final stages — giving us the perfect moment to look back on what’s happened and what the rest of the Champions League has in store for us.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Are set pieces more important than ever?
This week we are breaking down the mechanics of set pieces.
Are they a reliable and consistent source of goals, how do you stop them, and which teams are the best or worst at them?
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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How every position has evolved
This week we are looking at how positions and roles on the pitch have changed over the past five years.
For example, what do No.8s do differently now and how have the No.9s responsibilities changed?
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Building the ideal modern day centre-back: https://pod.fo/e/2ac7ed
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How data and AI is shaping football
We have a special guest with us - Paul Power from sports data company, SkillCorner, joins us to chat about how clubs really use data in recruitment and analysis
Plus… what the future could hold in terms of football’s relationship with AI?
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Paul Power
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Hosted by Michael Bailey, revered football tactics writer Michael Cox is joined by Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and more of The Athletic's brightest tactics and data department to break down the tactical and technical details behind the biggest footballing stories each week - assessing the latest trends, systems, players, managers and all manner of statistics in order to give you a deeper understanding of the game.
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