Hearts manager being overruled from the stands in loss to Aberdeen?
To me, one of the most interesting clubs in Europe is Hearts. You often don’t hear “interesting” and “Hearts” in the same sentence, but this…
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Napoli Rewarded for Aggressive Play
Napoli were in crisis. They had lost midweek in the Coppa Italia to Juventus in a way that left many Napoli faithful and players feeling…
Milan Go Back to the Past to Get Results
If you’ve stepped away from the Italian game for a few years, you will notice that the calcio stereotypes do not necessarily fit. While defence…
The Perils of Being Up a Man
It must feel wonderful as a manager to not have to worry about tactics. At least, that is what many people assume happens when a…
Huddersfield Plays Conservative Aggression and Remain in FA Cup
When you’re a manager, what matters more, the match at hand or the long-term? The answer is a bit of both but when you put…
From the Touchline: PSG Press Barcelona Likely Out of Champions League
Generally speaking, there are two strategies to deal with the Barcelona possession game. The first, and most often used, is to sit back, hunker down,…
From the Touchline: Rafa Benitez and Newcastle United
In this column, we focus on one manager and his decisions before, during, and sometimes after a match. We (and other writers) analyze the decisions…