Today I look at the importance of numbers in modern. Are they as useful as we think? What are the potential issues. Are we missing sight of what the game is actually about? I look at defensive numbers, and why it's unwise to focus too much on them. I look at how the current obsession with goals and assists has discredited some of the game's best attacking players. And I look at xG. What is it? What do we use it? Can be problematic? Support this podcast

Tactical Times 2 Tees Podcast

2 Tees Episode 3 - Stats in football. Tackles, dribbles, defenders. Van Dijk, Wan-Bissaka, Ndidi. The Goal & Assist obsession. The age of XG.

Today I look at José Mourinho's sensational appointment as Tottenham manager. Will he 'park the bus'? Will he have access to the kind of funding he has in the past? Just what can he achieve at Spurs? Support this podcast

2 Tees Episode 2 - Talking Tottenham. Money, Motivation, Mourinho.

Join me as I discuss the tactical aspects of Liverpool's win over Manchester City. Guardiola has struggled against Liverpool, but to what extent? How does nullifying the Man City dangermen allow teams to win against them? Analysis of a unique and interesting referee performance from Michael Oliver. Plus I answer your questions - Liverpool wingbacks, Jordan Henderson, is Pep a 'chequebook manager', and is Ole Solksjaer's time at Man United under appreciated? Music: Ataraxia by Onyx is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Support this podcast

2 tees Episode 1 - Welcome! Liverpool vs. Manchester City; the final word. Nullifying key men. Pep's Klopp problem. Michael Oliver.

Join me as we discuss the big tactical aspects of Premier League football. Referees, the best players, the worst players, the biggest names in football; how are the big games won, what separates the good from the great.

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Tactical Times 2 Tees Podcast

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