@worldsoccertalk
It’s not disrespectful or a slip-up. He’s telling the truth, as he should.
MLS is a decent league but in comparison to the ‘big’ leagues, of course it is a ‘minor’ league. No controversy there.
@SelecaoTalk
Incredibly strict, which is how it should be.
Don’t throw the ‘world class’ comment around unless it’s applicable. Souness is spot on here.
@henrywinter
“The players want him to stay.”
Starters, yes. This is normal on any team.
Ask the subs, the guys he took and didn’t give a minute during the tournament. They won’t say the same thing.
Don’t be naive.
@ScottAdamsSays
Brits were not really given much of a choice.
An existing party who have destroyed the country for the past 14 years or a new party who will likely continue with the same destruction and divisive policies moving forward.
The UK uniparty is even worse than the US one.
@gunnerpunner
This is what the most creative players do. Bruno for example gives it away too much at times but he creates chances. Palmer is the same.
100% sideways pass completion looks good on stats but it won’t create chances and win games.
@Football__Tweet
Shearer and Lineker part of the media machine. They are only parroting talking points, not thinking for themselves.
Classy and frank response from Ten Hag. If only being a coach was as easy as analyzing the game with a mic in your hand eh? 😉
@premierleague
@MattShutz
@AVFCOfficial
Great insight. The only thing you don’t quite get from the camera is the peripheral vision of the player.
Closing down seems crazy fast but for players it doesn’t feel that way 😉
@Rory_Talks_Ball
Cash potential handball likely not given because it strikes his upper arm (below armpit line to be handball) and close distance/time to react is also factor.
Ball hits Havertz’ arm. Law is clear if ball strikes goalscorers hand/arm. Disallowed.
@StanCollymore
Stan you have some insightful, intelligent, measured takes on British politics.
You’d be wise to spend some time pushing past the propaganda surrounding U.S. politics to educate yourself.
Sincerely, from a fellow Brit in California.
Practice develops competence which breeds confidence.
If you want to be more confident in games, you need to develop more competence. How do you do that? Practice.
When you reach that level of competence, you’ll know. It doesn’t have to be world class competence, just the level
@HowardHMTJ
@AFCMax9
Did you listen to the interview? Nothing but humility and great temperament. Not an ounce of arrogance in it. Just a balanced, well spoken individual.
@Ollie_Bayliss
Ref at fault first for not being aware of his surroundings.
Player then hits out at him (not with any malice).
This is where refs need to be less sensitive.
“Sorry mate, didn’t mean to hit you.”
Player and ref both apologize, get on with game.
Kids do not quit soccer because of ‘burnout’.
They quit because they can no longer compete with their peers and/or they have a bad experience with a coach or multiple coaches.
Thoughts?
@Mobyhaque1
Tactical (intentional) fouls are part of the game. We accept it.
But brutal fouls like this, with the intention to injure an opponent, should result in a lengthy suspension. No place for it.
@alexmorgan13
Strong tackle but not a foul. Interesting hearing a players’ perspective even after watching replays. Surprised you think this is a foul, even more so a red card.
If you don’t have control of the ball (you didn’t), it’s a tough argument to make.
Most youth clubs in my area charge parents $3-$4k per year.
I watch training sessions all the time.
The quality of coaching and player connection is nowhere NEAR that value.
I hardly ever see parents watching; they just assume they are getting what they pay for.
If a kid is not at the same level as others on the team, playing time in games can become an issue.
But the bigger issue is teammates.
After a certain age, players will not be tolerant of teammates making mistakes and not being up to the level.
When a top soccer nation fails at a big tournament, they are usually ruthless in terms of firing the coach (often they resign before being fired).
The U.S is trying to become a top soccer nation and so has to be just as ruthless.
Whether you like Berhalter or not is irrelevant.
@ToonMouthTyne
@England
Gordon and Palmer didn’t start a game. Two of our most dangerous attacking talents.
That alone was enough to sack Southgate. To be honest, it should be jail time.
Having a closed system allows this kind of arrogance.
If Benny lad was at risk of being relegated for losing games, he might not be so dismissive of “second division” teams.
“It’s a second division. It’s not even close.”
Houston Dynamo coach Ben Olsen got spicy talking about USL Championship vs. MLS after the Open Cup loss to Detroit City.
(🎥 Dynamo YT)
What’s the main reason for opposing an open soccer pyramid with promotion/relegation?
FEAR.
Fear that it would be a success and closed league sports would be exposed.
If you do not have technical competence with the ball at your feet by 11 or 12, the chances of getting it later are low.
10 years, hundreds of players, yet to see an exception.
The earlier you start (engagement, not specialization) the better.
Kid was offered a spot on my team a year ago. He respectfully declined to play on a higher level team.
Hardly got any game minutes for past year and tried out again recently. Hasn’t improved, didn’t make our team.
Lesson: players MUST get game time to develop!
@IFTVofficial
After the tournament, Italy will have an inquest.
The players will come out and say they were not happy with either the lineup, the tactics or both.
Look at their body language and lack of cohesive effort. It’s obvious they are not happy.
@IpswichTown
@wesley__burns
Great goal but more impressive is the big switch of play (one touch) earlier in the move.
This is what it looks like to scan and make a decision BEFORE you even receive the ball. First class 👏
@clynch_abi
Not quite a footballer but former cricketer. I only ever used his full name when talking to others about him.
Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan.
@CRICFOOTHAROON
Penalty was the correct decision.
The confusion comes about because there is a different application of the handball law for different countries and competitions. It’s not consistent.
Ibrahimovic once told me that we need to prepare players for the pro game from a young age.
Develop a “winning mentality” as he called it.
At the time, many years ago, I disagreed with him.
I’ve changed my mind. He was right.
We’ve become too soft.
@kickswish
It’s a yellow. Ref got it wrong by doing nothing.
Never a red. Players eyes on the ball the whole time until right at the moment of impact. Ref (and VAR if necessary) consider that when assessing a challenge like this.
Careless. Not reckless or dangerous.
One of our players went to a tryout last night. Big club.
Asked him how it went:
“Yea it was ok, they lost at the weekend so we had to do a 3-mile run and didn’t play that much football.”
Classic.
Players (and parents) notice the small things:
- always clean bibs
- good quality balls
- organized training sessions
- handshake on arrival
- individual feedback
You don’t need to do anything crazy to run a successful team/club. Do the small things well.
@carlogarganese
Well summarized.
The cautious, defensive approach by most teams has resulted in a lot of boring chess matches.
Teams aren’t focused on winning. They’re trying to make sure they don’t lose.
England are a great example of that.
Interesting debate on England’s (boring?) style of play.
Should we play more attacking, free-flowing football or continue with the pragmatic, defensive approach that has been more successful (results-wise) under Southgate than any previous coach?
“Southgate has got us to four
@WhattaHit
Very good point, well made.
Goalkeepers cannot be immune from contact but if you impede their ability to catch the ball, it has to be taken into account.
@CompsMU
Absolute masterclass.
Funny how players like Xavi and Zidane knew he was a genius to build the team around but somehow Keegan and Eriksson didn’t? 😆