THE LOST ART OF DEFENDING: WHY SO ATTACKING? What has happened to the classic defense-first mentality among defenders? We examine the negative impact that the lost art of defending has had on the modern game. By: Jon Townsend @jon_townsend3 In an age where attacking players exude an unrivaled degree of balance and explosive athleticism, there exists an …
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The General’s Death
This content was written for http://www.thesefootballtimes.net and appeared there first on April 4, 2014. The General’s Death By: Jonathan Townsend I recently found myself watching a replay of the 1988 FA Cup Final between the ‘Crazy Gang’ of Wimbledon and a heavily-favoured Liverpool side on late-night television. As the footage cut out, I flipped …
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