Manchester United’s problems with Van Gaal’s 3-5-2
Louis Van Gaal’s honeymoon period with Manchester United seems to be over with his 3-5-2 formation and his tactics coming in for a lot of criticism from fans and experts alike. With the defence still looking shaky and the attack toothless, Louis Van Gaal is under pressure to rethink his tactics and especially do away […]
Five Man Utd Players who should be sold ASAP
Manchester United have a big squad but don’t feature in many competitions this season. Having been knocked out from the League Cup,Van Gaal doesn’t have the chance to rotate his squad and give chances to some of his squad players. With youngsters like Januzaj not getting chances,Van Gaal should look to trim down the squad. […]
Manchester United complete their second signing of the window
Manchester United after signing Victor Valdes have signed highly rated youngster Kayne Diedrick-Roberts from Fulham. The Daily Mail reported on this deal The 15-year-old was released by the Craven Cottage club because they already had three promising strikers for his age group but United believe he has potential to improve and have given him a contract. […]
Fabregas’ evolution from Barcelona to Chelsea
Francesc Fabregas Soler has been one player who has divided opinion among football fans and pundits like no other. From leaving Barcelona for Arsenal and playing for them in the 2006 Champions League final at a tender age or playing as The False 9 for Spain in the Euro 2012 final,Cesc has done it all […]
5 Man Utd targets who will turn them into Title challengers
Manchester United have been struggling with injuries even after spending tons of money in the summer,so lets take a look at some players who Van Gaal should buy to improve United’s fortunes. Kevin Strootman- A Van Gaal favourite,the Dutchman has finally returned from his injury troubles. So if get back to form,Manchester United most probably will […]
Coca-Cola laying the roadmap to FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 with its grassroots football initiatives
The FIFA U-17 World Cup will be the first football tournament at a worldwide level which will be held in India. And as the host nation, India will get the chance to compete in an international FIFA tournament after a long hiatus. It goes without saying that this could be a landmark moment in Indian […]
AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool-2005 Champions League Final:Tactical Analysis
It is regarded by many as the greatest game of football every played. The 2005 UEFA Champions League Final pitted the team that finished fourth in the Premier League that year, Liverpool against the Italian powerhouse that was A.C. Milan. For many the result was a foregone conclusion, A Milan team containing the likes of […]
Real Madrid’s Worst Signings
Real Madrid won the European Cup for the tenth time in their history last season but between then and the ninth occasion they conquered the continent back in 2002 they have signed more than a few players who did not live up to expectations. Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale may have cost a […]
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The False 9 is a leading football tactics website which offers you tactical previews,reviews,insights on the latest trends in world football. Also on the website is a series on Football Tactics for Beginners which explains tactical concepts in football in an easy and simplified manner. So you can get all the tactical analysis,tutorials,match reviews,etc straight to […]
How Burnley and Leicester could pick up points
As the 2014/2015 Premier League season nears the half-way point, there are a number of teams who have struggled to find the form and consistency required to stay away from danger at the wrong end of the table. Statistics have proved that it is extremely rare for teams who find themselves bottom of the pile […]
Middlesbrough Lay Down a Marker
Middlesbrough travelled down to lowly Millwall at the weekend high on confidence having put together an unbeaten run which started in October and has seen them rise up into play-off contention. The travelling Boro fans were not disappointed by their teams’ performance as they saw their side thrash Ian Holloway’s Lions 5-1, laying down a marker […]
Arsene Wenger is in trouble
Arsenal currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, only two points off a Champions League place and the bookies’odds, including betfair, paddy power and sportingbet, suggest the Gunners will once again play in Europe’s pedigree competition next season. However, will that be enough for fans of the club? by Ronnie Macdonald Caption: Arsene Wenger has […]
Will Chelsea Maintain Their Form To Enter 2015 In Top Spot?
We’re 13 games into the 2014/15 Premier League season as it stands. Not everything has gone as expected, even at this early stage, and it’s highly unlikely that many would have correctly predicted the six teams riding high in European places. Chelsea and the Manchester clubs were always expected to be there or thereabouts, but […]
Football Tactics and National Identity-Part 3
This is an excerpt from the book Soccer Tactics 2014: What the World Cup taught us By Ray Power,you can buy it here.You can read the first part here and the second part here Evolving Football Cultures Not all countries will have a unique, pinned-down football culture or national identity. Some national teams will change their […]
The Ineffectiveness of Diagonal Cross-Field Passes
A 20 minute presentation at Opta Forum by Colm Mcmullan talks about how cross-field long balls typically called “Hollywood balls” are ineffective although they are mostly praised by commentators and pundits alike. In the presentation they assume that there is a better option every time available whenever a long diagonal is played. At times,the combined […]
David Moyes leading to buy in form Man Utd Midfielder
In red hot form and lighting up the Portuguese League,Manchester United’s Nani is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of this season. Sporting Lisbon reportedly are not interested in making his loan permanent. It has been suggested that William Carvalho who was interesting Manchester United will move to Old Trafford and Nani in […]
Football Tactics and National Identity-Part 2
This is an excerpt from the book Soccer Tactics 2014: What the World Cup taught us By Ray Power,you can buy it here.You can read the first part here Defying Their Identity With a World Cup you should never take anything for granted. Teams that you would expect to possibly win the tournament – fail early […]
Football Tactics and National Identity
This is an excerpt from the book Soccer Tactics 2014: What the World Cup taught us By Ray Power,you can buy it here “Surprised to read negative Dutch media about defensive playing style. It’s about winning!” (Raymond Verheijen, Dutch Fitness Expert and Football Coach) All football leagues around the world have teams with different philosophies, […]
Disaster for Man Utd-Injury curse strikes again
Manchester United’s troubles with injuries this season continues as Michael Carrick was forced to pull out of the England squad because of a groin injury. Carrick will now miss the double header for England which also come as a personal blow as the midfielder was not selected in the world cup squad. With Gerrard’s retirement,this […]
Josh Doughty signs for Manchester United
Josh Doughty,a Canadian-American has passed his medical and has signed for Manchester United. A former member of the Real Salt Lake Academy, Doughty is a midfielder who can operate both out wide and in the middle. Doughty currently on the books of Canada’s youth teams has multiple options when it comes to international football. […]
