Archive | August 21, 2012

Felliani sinks United…& RVP’s debut

Probably the result of the weekend at Goodison Park, where a sterling performance from Marouane Fellaini, helped Everton beat Manchester United in their opening game of the new season. A towering header from the imposing Belgian midfielder in the 58th minute was enough to secure three points from the Toffees. TKTG scouts the web this […]

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Alex Song – Good Enough for Barca?

The latest departure from Arsenal to Barcelona sees Alexander Song move for £15 million. Similar to the RVP there are many various opinions – is he good enough for Barca? Did Arsenal sell one of their better midfielders or cash in on their weakest link? ToKnowTheGame compiles the best from around the web. The Barcelona […]

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Tactics – Chelsea, Newcastle, Tottenham

Michael Cox, editor of Zonal Marking provides a tactical analysis on Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham on the first day of the English Premier League. ” It’s difficult to work out Roberto Di Matteo’s preferred football style. When he was manager of West Bromwich Albion his side played an attack-minded 4-2-3-1 system, but he was sacked […]

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Sid Lowe – La Liga returns

  ” Sometimes, somehow, football finds a way. The opening night of the new season was one of those times. They can sell your best players, asset-strip your dreams, cut the cable on the back of your TV, and destroy your chances of winning anything ever again. They can try to empty stadiums of fans […]

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