The Coaches Notepad

Liverpool V Arsenal in the Community Shield represented the traditional season opener in English football. Arsenal the current FA Cup holders, had previously caused Liverpool some issues in the league towards the end of last season (only a few weeks ago). The 1-1 draw between the two sides yesterday also further supports our previous...

You have probably seen the media reports over the last couple of months causing Football Club Barcelona of becoming a defensive side that are at best 'ageing', but consistently criticised for being ineffective, disorganised and at the heart of the Barcelona problem.However are Barcelonas rightfully acknowledged defensive problems, the heart of their problems? Or...

Over the last six months I personally have found myself becoming obsessed by how team and leagues use throw-ins, and how they might just be the most under appreciated moment within our game. When you look at the analysis of Premier League set pieces, the throw-in is by far the most common, but probably...

2020 has been a rollercoaster year so far, for both society and the footballing world. The English game has been tormented since the start of the year, with storm after storm, followed by the Coronavirus Pandemic. Now at this point it is important to remember that football posses little importance, when so many people...

Through out the history of sport coaches and players alike have worked hard to create and find all sorts of advantages in pursuit of victory. One advantage that has been around for many years, is the 'Home-field Advantage'. This is where the home side naturally poses an advantage, compared to the fixtures they for...

Over the last year we have seen a huge change to the way the game is both played and officiated with the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), this change was brought in to try and remove the controversy attached to so many of the elements of the game. Three quarters of the...