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It was with some surprise that I saw the first half of yesterday’s game. I didn’t expect so much from Man United, honestly. Or I expected a lot more from Arsenal, perhaps. Although the 2nd half showed less Man United and more Arsenal, in terms of game played, the difference was never abysmal. As it should be. Arsenal betting its chips on Set Pieces is reductive for a quality team, it seems to me. And it seemed to me that… Read
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Foi com alguma surpresa que vi a primeira parte do encontro de ontem. Nāo esperava tanto do Man United, honestamente. Ou esperava muito mais do Arsenal, talvez. Apesar da 2a parte ter demonstrado menos Man United e mais Arsenal, em termos de jogo, a diferença nunca foi abismal. Como devia ser. O Arsenal apostar as suas fichas em Cantos é redutor para uma equipa de qualidade, parece-me. E pareceu-me um Arteta claramente alerta, nervoso e em simultâneo ansioso por esses… Read
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O Man United teve ontem uma grande vitória por 4-0 sobre o Everton e houve muitos sorrisos. Mas, foram tudo sorrisos? Bom, comecemos por dar um pouco de contexto.O que há de novo no Man United de Ruben? Discutimos isso amplamente aqui, desde que se juntou ao novo Clube. Apesar das mudanças mais claras, como na formação e no sistema, há um elemento de estilo que Ruben traz de volta. Ao contrário de Klopp, não será apenas “Rock & Roll”,… Read
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United had a great 4-0 win against Everton and there were a lot of smiles. But, was it all smiles? Let’s give a bit of context.What is new about Ruben’s Man United? We’ve discussed this largely here since he joined the new Club. Despite the most clear changes, as is formation and system, there’s an element of style that Ruben is bringing back. Unlike Klopp, will not only be “Rock & Roll”, high pressing and ball rolling forwards at all… Read
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O Man United jogou contra o Ipswich Town no domingo e, ontem, enfrentou o Bodø/Glimt para a Liga Europa. É justo dizer que houve 2, no máximo 3 treinos entre estes jogos? Eu diria que sim, no máximo! Mas ontem, começamos a olhar para o Man United e a entender o potencial que Ruben traz consigo. Apenas para deixar algumas estatísticas, percebemos que o United teve 72% de posse de bola, 787 passes (723 concluídos com sucesso), expected-goal de quase… Read
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Man United played against Ipswich Town on Sunday and, yesterday, played against Bodø/Glimt for the Europa League. Is it fair to say that there were 2, maximum 3 training sessions between these matches? I would say, yes! But yesterday, United fans started to understand the potential that Ruben brings to the table. Some stats say that United enjoyed 72% of ball-possession, 787 passes ( 723 completed), expected-goal of almost 3, 5 or 6 clear chances (only 1 successfully completed), and… Read
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This is an interesting theme, from new to established Academies. Before we start, just keep in mind that the more transparent and clear the path is, the better you will end up with your staff, players and parents expectations. And this is a benefit you don’t want to lose. Managing academy teams and competitions is both an art and a science, requiring a delicate balance of strategy, organization, and leadership.Whether you’re overseeing a grassroots program or guiding an elite development… Read
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Academy Management, Behind the Stages, Player Development, Tactical Periodization, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture·
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Primeiro jogo feito e o resultado foi um empate 1-1 em Ipswich Town.Certamente não é o melhor resultado, presenciámos algumas atuações chocantes. Mas também, alguns pontos positivos a serem considerados. Em primeiro lugar, a ideia é possível. Zero de notícia aqui. Embora ainda longe da perfeição, a 2a parte deu esperança ao que o futuro desta equipa pode ser, nomeadamente quando tudo se tornar mais automático e o perfil dos jogadores se adequar melhor às necessidades do sistema e da… Read
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First match is done and result was a 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town.Surely not the best result, some choking performances. But also, some positives to take. Firstly, the idea is possible. No news here. Although it’s still far from perfect, the second half gave hope to the future outcome of this teams, when all becomes more automatic and players profile are a better fit to the needs of the system and dynamics. Secondly, Ruben must be in shock. He mentioned… Read
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I wanted to get deep in this theme for quite some time.Let’s talk about Financial sustainability in a Football local Academy. To start, the management requires a well-structured business model that balances revenue generation with cost control. Therefore, let’s start by getting details about the “normal” income streams every Academy has access to, which are somehow restricted to: Depending on the location, market development and stage, these are pretty straightforward income streams that virtually all academies have access to. Don’t… Read
