Ah, Football Manager. The best sporting game ever made, at least in my humble opinion. As infuriating as it can be at times, Football Manager is a soccer […]
What is a Deep Lying Forward in Soccer?
There are several ways to deploy a central forward on the soccer field, and utilizing a deep lying forward is one of them. Here, I explain everything you […]
The Danger Zone in Soccer (Explained!)
The danger zone. A defender’s nightmare and the area of the field where attackers thrive! But where is the danger zone on the field, and why is it […]
An Introduction to the Metodo System in Soccer
The Metodo system is a tactical approach to soccer that first appeared in the 1930s. But what exactly is it, who created it, and was it effective? Also, […]
Why Use a Half Back in Soccer?
The half back in soccer is a role that seemingly died a death sometime in the 1970s. But much to the surprise of many, the half back is […]
What on earth is the corridor of uncertainty in soccer?
Yesterday I was watching the top-of-the-table EPL clash between Newcastle United and Arsenal when I heard the commentator say: “Murphy has fired that right into the corridor of […]
SKH visits … Washington DC
The “Big Four” sports have held a stranglehold over audiences in D.C. for generations; the Capitals and the Nationals lifted their respective championship trophies not so long ago, […]
3pm Blackout: Time to End?
The UK is the only country in Europe to have a 3pm blackout – a restriction on when live soccer can be broadcast live. But what exactly is […]
The 12th Man in Soccer: What Does it Mean?
Football without fans is nothing – Jock Stein Covid-19 taught us lots of things and in the world of soccer, it showed us just how important fans are […]
What is a Target Man in Soccer?
Not so long ago, most soccer teams played with two central forwards – one poacher or attacking forward and one target man. Things have changed so much in […]