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Kick around about all things soccer; explore football's storied history, current events in the soccer sphere, the intricacies of the game and more.
Power Ranking: The Eight Best
The 2020/2021 season has officially come to an end, and what a unique one it has been. Empty stadiums became normality, underdogs really came to play, and two players gave us a justified warning that they are ready to take over the decade long reign of the Messi v Ronaldo battle. I think it’s a fair assumption that this season won’t be lost in history.
By Arman Bashiri5 years ago in Cleats
What the Century-Long Success of the Football “Village Boys” Can Teach You
How, against all odds, a middle-sized port-town generated continuous world-class talents during the last century? How their local team can compete with the giants from the capital, a city with nearly thirty times more residents and stadiums three to five times larger?
By Borba de Souza5 years ago in Cleats
Top 5 Football Coaching Strategies To Win Every Game
What Is A Coach? Football coaches are in charge of coordinating, instructing, motivating, and organizing football teams. They may work with children, adults, non-professionals, or professional players, depending on their experience, qualifications, and interests. Football coaches train players, devise game plans and tactics, and inspire them.
By Stephanie Snyder5 years ago in Cleats
In the shadow of Stalin
A Soviet fighter jet launches itself from the stand over the away team’s bench. Players warm up amid heavy artillery. Tanks patrol the car park and, legend has it, there’s a top secret metro line to the Kremlin down below. Amid the rusting military hardware there’s an eerie hum from a PA system long out of use. Welcome to Moscow’s forgotten stadium.
By Andy Potts5 years ago in Cleats
Hebburn Town's transformation
When Hebburn Town run out at Wembley on Monday in the FA Vase Final, it will be the latest memorable moment in a remarkable sporting turnaround. Less than five years ago, the Tyneside club was on the brink of collapse and the future seemed bleak.
By Andy Potts5 years ago in Cleats
European Super League. Top Story - April 2021.
As I write this, the news of the pending formation of a new “European Super League” is now hours old. Many of you may or may not be aware of the formation of this new league. But for those of you out there oblivious to the world of football (soccer) let me enlighten you about the impact of this announcement and breakdown its impending implications for football as a whole.
By Sam Hazelwood5 years ago in Cleats
Europe's Biggest Football Teams Plan The Creation Of New European Super League
Twelve of Europe's biggest football clubs have come up with a joint agreement to form a new European Super League which is meant to be an alternative or replacement to the UEFA Champions League. The Premier League's so-called 'Big Six' joined Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and the two Milan clubs as the 12 of the 15 'founding' members of the new 20-team breakaway league. The tournament would be an elitist event which would be held every year which would have no forms of promotion or relegation.
By Ashish Prabhu5 years ago in Cleats
How to Coach a Heisman Trophy Winner
As a football coach of forty plus years, and a man that has coached a Heisman Winner, the best way to get him to full potential is let him be himself. There are certain things you simply can and cannot change, when you have a thoroughbred you let them run and All American athletes are much the same.
By Gregory Dolan Dies5 years ago in Cleats
Doing Things Differently
Doing Things Differently I have a tendency, fuck it, a need, to see something and change it, so it fits my terms of easier. I believe some call it ‘looking at the big picture’ and I just like changing the norm. Most every team I’ve ever coached has been undermanned, but we always played with a passion that other teams grappled with. We played differently, especially on offense, where I’d try anything to put points in the board. That is the name if the game, just score more than the other team.
By Gregory Dolan Dies5 years ago in Cleats
A Viking Funeral
A Viking Funeral There’s a fine art in snatching defeat from the jaws of victory and I’ve seen it accomplished as a player, a coach, a fan, and a parent, but please don’t try this at home, it will take a huge piece of your ego and leave you scratching your head like you have lice.
By Gregory Dolan Dies5 years ago in Cleats
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
The question of the last two decades: Who is the best footballer in the world? If being the best is measured by Ballon d'Ors then Messi is the best, but if it is measured by goals then Ronaldo is the best. I guess we can all agree that we may never find an answer to this question.
By Kon Kyprianou5 years ago in Cleats
