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Paul Tomkins
We’re All Gonna Die!
By Paul Tomkins. In order to let in some light, let’s first study the darkness. The one thing that’s undeniably…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Arsenal 4 Liverpool 1: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
By Mihail Vladimirov. SUMMARY Once again Liverpool started poorly Their starting approach lacked clarity There seemed to be an absence…
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Paul Tomkins
What Wins League Titles? Here is the Answer
By Paul Tomkins. Note: this was originally a draft version of the Introduction for the follow-up to Pay As You…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Liverpool 1 Man Utd 2: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
By Mihail Vladimirov. SUMMARY Van Gaal’s huge tactical gamble Liverpool’s surprising failure to press handed Utd the tactical initiative Liverpool…
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Paul Tomkins
Better to be a Drogba than an Owen?
By Paul Tomkins and Robert Radburn. The following is something I wrote with my long-time collaborator Robert Radburn (we co-authored…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Swansea City 0 Liverpool 1: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
By Mihail Vladimirov. SUMMARY Swansea’s diamond line-up Liverpool initially opted for a 3-4-2-1 Lallana and Sterling swapped positions Swansea started…
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Bob Pearce
Tactics for Beginners – No.18
By Bob Pearce and Mihail Vladimirov. Inherent spells of vulnerability We’ve talked a lot about what teams do when they…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Liverpool 2 Burnley 0: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
in Featured, In-Depth Analysis, Post Match Analysis, Subscribers Only, Talking Tactics / / 7 commentsBy Mihail Vladimirov. Summary: Dyche opted for the cautious tactical approach, looking to sit deep and compact early on, maybe…
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Dan Kennett
Liverpool 2014/15: Zeros to Heroes
By Dan Kennett. 23rd November 2014 Crystal Palace: 3 (Gayle 17’, Ledley 78’, Jedinak 82’) Liverpool: 1 (Lambert 2’). The headlines…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Liverpool 2 Man City 1: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
in Featured, In-Depth Analysis, Post Match Analysis, Subscribers Only, Talking Tactics / / 7 commentsBy Mihail Vladimirov. SUMMARY Liverpool had few selection and formation choices to make as a result of injury and lack…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Besiktas 1 Liverpool 0: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
in Featured, In-Depth Analysis, Post Match Analysis, Subscribers Only, Talking Tactics / / 6 commentsBy Mihail Vladimirov. Summary Rodgers decided to with a 3-1-4-2 formation, with Sterling in midfield, rather than the #10 role…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Southampton 0 Liverpool 2: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
in Featured, In-Depth Analysis, Post Match Analysis, Subscribers Only, Talking Tactics / / 31 commentsBy Mihail Vladimirov. SUMMARY Koeman started with a 4-2-3-1, with the front 4 pressing from high up Saints had a…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Liverpool 1 Besiktas 0: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
in Featured, In-Depth Analysis, Post Match Analysis, Subscribers Only, Talking Tactics / / 12 commentsBy Mihail Vladimirov. Summary As with many recent matches, it is how the opposition reacts – tactically, to Liverpool’s predictable…
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Paul Tomkins
What Are Rodgers’ Achievements With Liverpool?
By Paul Tomkins About 18 months ago I was still arguing the point that Brendan Rodgers hadn’t proved himself a…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Crystal Palace 1 Liverpool 2: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
in Featured, In-Depth Analysis, Post Match Analysis, Subscribers Only, Talking Tactics / / 13 commentsBy Mihail Vladimirov. SUMMARY Markovic and Allen replaced Gerrard and Ibe Palace set up reactively, just as Newcastle did under…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Liverpool 3 Tottenham 2: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
By Mihail Vladimirov. Summary: This match revolved around Spurs’ 5 v 4 overload in the middle, coupled with the fascinating…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Everton 0 Liverpool 0: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
in Featured, In-Depth Analysis, Post Match Analysis, Subscribers Only, Talking Tactics / / 6 commentsBy Mihail Vladimirov. SUMMARY Liverpool continued with their recent formation Everton could influence the game by being tactically different, but…
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Daniel Rhodes
The Transfer Price Index Podcast – Part Three
Asking the questions: Bob Pearce and Daniel Rhodes. Guests: Paul Tomkins, Dan Kennett and Graeme Riley. Topics: Competitive balance, and how the league…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Liverpool 2 West Ham 0: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
in Featured, In-Depth Analysis, Post Match Analysis, Subscribers Only, Talking Tactics / / 27 commentsBy Mihail Vladimirov. SUMMARY: West Ham made a proactive start – Allardyce’s midfield unit tried to match Liverpool’s West Ham…
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Daniel Rhodes
Post-Match Analysis: West Ham (H)
Rather than have a stand-alone article focusing purely on the stats from each match of the Premier League season, this…
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Mihail Vladimirov
Chelsea 1 Liverpool 0: In-Depth Tactical Analysis
in Featured, In-Depth Analysis, Post Match Analysis, Subscribers Only, Talking Tactics / / 4 commentsBy Mihail Vladimirov. Summary: The match started at a frenetic pace, with both sides pressing and looking to attack quickly. …
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Daniel Rhodes
“Sit Down Brendan, We Need to Talk”
in Editor's Pick, Featured, In-Depth Analysis, Part Subscriber, Statistical Analysis / / 85 commentsBy Daniel Rhodes. (Brendan Rodgers enters the room…) John Henry: “Sit down Brendan, we need to talk.” Taking inspiration from…
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Daniel Rhodes
TTT Tactics #9: LFC vs CFC – 90min Tactical Analysis
Including: Bob Pearce, Daniel Rhodes, Mihail Vladimirov and Sébastien Chapuis. Topics: Both teams’ starting approaches; LFC’s balanced strategy, which was great to…
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Daniel Rhodes
Which Competition Should Liverpool Prioritise Now?
By Dominic Smith (TTT subscriber scousedom). “There are people who have money, and people who are rich”. Coco Chanel. This…
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Paul Tomkins
In Defence of FSG’s Transfer Policy
By Paul Tomkins. This article on the This Is Anfield website was brought to my attention (by, amongst other people,…