The High Line: It Wasn’t Born In 2010
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The High Line: It Wasn’t Born In 2010

Evolution is a fact of life. There is no escaping change, no matter the subject, no matter the environment. Everything changes. Everyone and every object or subject strives to improve and grow to a higher level, and football is no different. It’s changed since the past, our great old sport. There’s no denying that. Full-backs…

Manchester United’s Transition-Ball: A Visionary Approach Or a Tactical Disaster?
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Manchester United’s Transition-Ball: A Visionary Approach Or a Tactical Disaster?

Eric ten Hag, during Manchester United’s pre-season tour in the United States, declared, ‘We want to be the best transition team in the world.‘ The Dutchman has set his sights on transforming the team into a dynamic, quick, and aggressive unit, aligning this vision with the ‘United Way.’ Yet, seven months into the 2023-24 season,…

The 5 Weirdest Tactical Decisions In Premier League History
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The 5 Weirdest Tactical Decisions In Premier League History

Over the 32 Premier League seasons since the breakaway in 1992, there have been some genius tactical decisions made by some of the world’s greatest managers. We’ve seen some of the greatest performances the football world has had to offer, but we’ve also seen some of the craziest things too. Today we are going to…

League of Ireland First Division Five to Watch in 2024
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League of Ireland First Division Five to Watch in 2024

For those who do know me, my name is Bill, and I’m the founder and owner of the Irish Football Blog and “Owner” of the Republic of Ireland Player Tracker. Football in Ireland is well and truly on the rise, and if you haven’t joined the revolution already, I suggest you do it, and you…

Who Is Lucas Bergvall? The Barcelona-Linked 17-Year-Old Swedish Wonderkid
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Who Is Lucas Bergvall? The Barcelona-Linked 17-Year-Old Swedish Wonderkid

Sweden has been waiting for some time for that next once-in-a-generation footballer to climb up through their ranks. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s retirement signalled the end of an era, but the Scandinavian nation will be hoping it won’t be too long until they can signal a new one. Lucas Bergvall is a 17-year-old midfielder who plays for…

The 2 Players That Will Fix Man United for Erik ten Hag
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The 2 Players That Will Fix Man United for Erik ten Hag

Erik Ten Hag once said, “Some players are so important for the style of the team, and then it’s difficult to replace them.” This statement rings particularly true for Manchester United’s dismal season. But with the anticipated return of Lisandro Martinez and Mason Mount, could this be the turning point for a team that’s been…

Joe Hugill
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Who is Joe Hugill? Manchester United’s Next Centre Forward

Joe Hugill is a 20-year-old striker who recently signed a new deal with Manchester United until June 2026 and has joined Burton Albion on loan until the end of the season. Hugill has impressed in pre-season and first-team training, leading to four appearances on the bench in the Premier League and one in the FA Cup. After only a six-month loan at Altrincham last season, Burton have decided to sign the Durham-born forward to help progress up the table, but why?

Isak Hansen-Aarøen training
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Isak Hansen-Aarøen: Norway’s Next Superstar

Isak Hansen-Aarøen’s career hangs in the balance. The Norwegian’s contract expires at the end of the 23/24 season, and he has attracted interest from Ajax and teams in Italy, with good reason. Manchester United has always prided itself as a club that creates legends, and Isak Hansen-Aarøen might just be the next superstar.

Gabriel Jesus
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Can a New Number 9 Fix All Of Arteta’s Problems At Arsenal?

Arsenal is a team that is considered to be one of the title challengers this season by pundits and fans of the Premier League around the world, owing to their brilliant performance last season, where they topped the table for a large chunk of the season. Eventually, losing to Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning Blues from Manchester….