Part Two: The adaptability of the 4-3-3 In part one the rise in popularity of the 4-3-3 along with domination of world soccer by Barcelona and the Spanish national team was looked at. The misinterpretation of possession and it's favored formation as the be all and end all of soccer development by many pundits and coaches … Continue reading An Exploration of the 4-3-3’s Flexibility, Part Two
An Exploration of the 4-3-3’s Flexibility
Part One: The Rise of the 4-3-3 alongside our obsession with possession Ever since Barcelona and the Spanish national team's domination of top level soccer from 2008-2012, the 4-3-3 formation has become synonymous with possession orientated soccer, especially at youth level in the United States. Playing a high possession style doesn't just come from selecting … Continue reading An Exploration of the 4-3-3’s Flexibility
Spurs Stall Out Away to Hull, 1-1
After Tottenham's midweek disaster at home to Manchester City, Spurs were hoping for a quick three points and a rebound away to Hull City(Tigers). Any one of the bottom ten teams would have done following Man City, with everything so tight in tenth through twentieth position there's plenty of reason for optimism when facing any … Continue reading Spurs Stall Out Away to Hull, 1-1