Monthly Archives: September 2014

La Liga Roundup: Weeks 5-6

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

Just like Diego Simeone, the roundup is back after an extended break. Don’t blame us, though. Blame the wonky schedule. There were a lot of games played over the last two weeks. Here are some of the highlights: Atletico Madrid … Continue reading →

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Ligue 1 Roundup: Week 8

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Moesquare

Another week, another edition of the Ligue 1 roundup. We’re eight games into the 2014-15 Ligue 1 season and Olympic Marseille are still atop the French first division following a 2-1 victory over Saint Etienne. In comparison to the demolitions … Continue reading →

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The Reeducation Of Lionel Messi

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

Lionel Messi has had, by his standards, a lukewarm 2014. After a subpar season with Barcelona, which ended with no trophies and a lot of questions about whether or not he was the best player in the world anymore, Lio … Continue reading →

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Talking The Talk

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

One of the things a football manager definitely needs in today’s game is an ability to know how to talk to the press. Many of the game’s top managers know how to do this with ease, none more so than … Continue reading →

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Olympique Marseille: Ligue 1’s Hottest Commodity

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Moesquare

Around a month ago, I wrote a piece on Marcelo Bielsa and his two year tenure as a domestic manager with Athletic Bilbao. Within that I touched upon the positives that occurred during his time with the Chilean National Team … Continue reading →

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Bundesliga Roundup: Week 4

Posted on September 22, 2014 by jerblaber

Four rounds down in the Bundesliga, and this week was not short of surprises. Let’s round it all up… – GUYS. YOU GUYS. PADERBORN ARE TOP. The new boys beat Hannover 2-0 on Saturday to ascend to the Bundesliga summit. Center-back … Continue reading →

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PSG 1 Lyon 1: The 4-3-3 Conundrum

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Moesquare

It’s been no secret that the two sides involve in this match have had disappointing starts to the French domestic season. PSG as it stands right now are sitting out of a European spot (I know, only six games in, … Continue reading →

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Manchester City’s Yaya Problem

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

I know, I know, I know. We’ve been very City centric these last few days, we might as well call ourselves “Every Day Is Kun Aguero Day”. (Not gonna happen, Jordan.) This is what occurs when you’re involved in arguably the … Continue reading →

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EDIZD Guide to the Weekend, Vol 1

Posted on September 19, 2014 by lastsecondpoints

We’ve decided to start offering you a new feature to help you through the weekend, so it’s not all EPL, all the time (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Here’s your guide to the best the world of football … Continue reading →

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Bayern 1, City 0: Tactics

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Jordan Katz

Yaya Toure and Fernandinho The most notable tactical development for Manchester City was what Yaya Toure and Fernandinho did at CM in the middle of City’s 4-4-1-1. Fernandinho was everywhere on the pitch and trying to do everything, while Toure … Continue reading →

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