Creating and Maintaining Environments for Young People in Football
Over the last four weeks (and having been coaching for 18 years) I have noticed some very worrying environments. It’s worrying to me as a coach, parent and independent observer having witnessed the top level academies, middle ground and grass roots and being constantly told “its getting better.”
Play-Off Hangover? Is Wigan’s Woeful Season a One-Off?Wigan Athletic are on the brink of relegation, two years after FA Cup glory, and a season after losing out in the Championship play-offs. Is their poor season unusual, or do teams often suffer a play-off hangover?
An Insight Into BundesligaBundesliga is the first-division league in Germany and considered one of the most popular league competitions throughout the football world. This write-up introduces you to some facts and features of Bundesliga.
The Myth of Momentum? How Important Is Late-Season Form Leading Into the Play-Offs?Many believe that a team’s momentum, heading into the play-offs, predicts success in the end-of-season competition many refer to as a “lottery”. Steve Nicholson, of the Derby Evening Telegraph, suggests the importance of momentum is merely a myth. But do the stats support his argument?
Who Will Be in the Championship Team of the Season 2014-15?Every year, Championship footballers vote for their best opponents in each position. Who will make the XI for the 2014-15 season?
Soccer Uniforms: Crafted With ExcellencePeople are crazy about soccer. It is played in almost every corner of the world. Fans just love to play & watch this game. But, this game has transformed a lot in recent times.
Creditable or Calamitous? Reflections of a Derby Fan on a Season That Promised PromotionDerby County were the bookmakers’ favourites to win the 2014-15 Championship, but have struggled to assert themselves at the top of the league, and are now labouring in the pursuit of a somewhat anticlimactic play-off place. Was there simply too much pre-season hype? Or have the Rams fallen short? And if so, why?
Some Nerve: Which Championship Sides Will Prevail, After a Season of Reluctant Front Runners?Leadership of England’s football Championship has changed hands twenty times this season already! With five games left to go, and the top four separated by only two points, which teams are ready to seize the day and stride ahead confidently to the promised land of the Premier League?
Does Heading in Football Lead to Brain DamageIn all premier leagues and also on international level, heading a ball is very common. However, according to the latest research, heading produces adverse impacts on human brain and can even negatively affect footballers’ normal mood and behavioral pattern.
Soccer Jerseys: Meeting The Expectations Of The TeamSoccer has made millions of people crazy. They get excitement & amusement while watching & playing this game.
Blyth Spartans Lie in Wait for Stoke and WrexhamBlyth Spartans lie in wait for Wrexham and Stoke It’s that time of year again when minnows from the lower leagues dare to dream on F.A. Cup third round day.
What Do the Results of the Pre-Season Tournaments Tell Soccer Fans?The results of the Indonesian pre-season soccer tournaments speak about not only the readiness of the teams involved in the tournaments to compete in the Indonesian Super League (ISL) of 2015, but also the quality of the teams. There are 5 teams which are mentioned in this article as the teams which have shown their readiness and quality to compete in the ISL of 2015.
