Author: Konstantine Var

Football tactics have always exerted a certain appeal to the generations growing in the 90s and the last two decades. Colossal figures of these times, such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, have influenced many a folk to indulge further in the people's game. As a part of this generation, I couldn't stand aside. I launched a personal blog discussing the tactical trends of English football. Here we are going to analyse the above theme alongside tactical matters comprising the rest of European football.

The Tactical Feud of our Times: Klopp vs Guardiola

The end of a 30-year old wait in conquering the first English tier for Liverpool coincided with a visit from their main rivals the last years, Manchester City. This rivalry is also an extension of the ‘tactical feud’ between their managers (Klopp and Guardiola) lasting from their tenure in Bundesliga. Last week’s clash, albeit without […]

A look at Nigel Pearson’s tactics at Watford

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4/12/2019, Leicester City Stadium. Watford suffers yet another defeat, and the ominous bells of relegation are echoing louder at Vicarage Road. The board had already dismissed two highly-regarded managers, failing to compete with the unprecedented 2018-2019 campaign. These desperate times called for the appointment of a seasoned manager, like Nigel Pearson. Pearson had accomplished a […]