The tactics behind City’s win v Burnley.

Well, it's safe to say we needed that. Not just for the 3 points, but for the manner in which we acquired them. Exhilarating & efficient football, controlling of the game, suffocating the opposition, and being ruthless in front of goal. It's felt like ages since I've been able to attribute those traits to the … Continue reading The tactics behind City’s win v Burnley.

Manchester City & the great midfield conundrum.

The 2019/20 season has been one of disappointment for fans of Manchester City like myself, and it's not often I say that. Usually I like to remind myself of the days before the good times to reassert how lucky I am to support City. The times where Javier Garrido was our first choice left back, … Continue reading Manchester City & the great midfield conundrum.

The cynicism of English Football media.

I’ll be the first one to admit that English football has a serious arrogance issue. It’s almost as if when we won the World  Cup in 1966 we ascended to egotistical heights and despite low success levels since we haven’t all fallen back down. In the truly excellent book ‘Soccernomics’ written by Simon Kuper and … Continue reading The cynicism of English Football media.