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La Liga

Nov
13
2009

An Unheralded Return

It’s been some time since I have had to wherewithal to post, but that’s alright, I don’t mind in the least. In the wake of a number of shock results in the Champions League (and a few in the top flight as well) I’m going to attempt a tactical re-examination of the top teams in [...]

Sep
30
2009

Soccer: Inconsequentials

There’s really no way to measure the exact value of the right player in the right system. It’s pretty obvious when brilliance meets tactical awareness on the pitch, like say, Eric Cantona for Manchester United, or Steven Gerrard at Liverpool. These are clearly excellent players, but they’re just not the same out of the context [...]

Sep
25
2009

Soccer: Weekend Preview

Here we are again, at the cusp of yet another glorious weekend of football. Hopefully, some defense will be played.
Sampdoria vs. Inter Milan
Samp welcome the annual Italian Champs with excellent early season form, led by Antonio Cassano. The problem is, Inter is staggeringly good. And somehow likeable as well for the first time maybe ever. It’s [...]