All posts by chalkontheboots
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No turning back for Spain in the pursuit of history
When the final whistle blew in Gdansk on Monday evening, the European Championships drew to a close...
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Problems persist as nervy Spain just do enough – Tactical Analysis
The final group game for both sides brought the usual list of permutations which could ensure qualification...
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Tactics? What Tactics? – Spain 4-0 Ireland: Tactical Analysis
Reuters Ireland become the first team to officially leave Euro 2012 after a comprehensive 4-0 defeat at...
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Questions remain as Italy stifle Spain – Tactical Analysis
Reuters Spain still await a competitive win over Italy after seven attempts following this 1-1 draw. A game...
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Can Del Bosque and Spain deliver? – EURO2012 Tactical Preview: Part Two
REUTERS/Ruben Sprich Follow @iCentrocampista The Spanish squad is arguably the most talented in world football presently. Del...
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Do Spain need a Plan B? – EURO2012 Tactical Preview: Part One
AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER KLEIN Follow @iCentrocampista The forthcoming European Championships being held in Ukraine and Poland...
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Guardiola bows out after outwitting his mentor – Tactical Analysis
REUTERS/Joseba Etxaburu And so, in his 247th game in charge, Guardiola secured his 179th win as manager...
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Atletico Madrid 3-0 Athletic Club: Tactical Analysis
GETTY IMAGES Atletico Madrid reclaimed the Uefa Europa League trophy they last won in 2010 when they...
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Another Messi Masterclass – Barcelona 4-0 Espanyol: Tactical Analysis
GETTY IMAGES Pep Guardiola’s final home game in charge of Barcelona welcomed the visit of Mauricio Pochettino’s...
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Villarreal 1-1 Osasuna: Three Short Observations
Villarrealcf.es Contrasting Styles Although generally uninteresting from a tactical perspective, the game did showcase the two...
