Oliver Kay
@oliverkay.bsky.social
Senior Football Writer @theathletic.com @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Author of Forever Young: The Story of Adrian Doherty, Football's Lost Genius 📖
Author of Forever Young: The Story of Adrian Doherty, Football's Lost Genius 📖
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The Soccer 100: A celebration of the greatest players in the sport’s history
The Athletic is delighted to announce the release of The Soccer 100, profiling players from Pele to Puskas, Maradona to Messi
www.nytimes.com
The Soccer 100 is a thing of beauty, a tribute to the greatest footballers of all time, written/compiled by a large group of us
@theathletic.com.
It would make a wonderful Xmas present ... perhaps for yourself📗 #soccer100
It's available to order now 👇
Intro/taster ✍️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
@theathletic.com.
It would make a wonderful Xmas present ... perhaps for yourself📗 #soccer100
It's available to order now 👇
Intro/taster ✍️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
It’s week 13 of @theathleticfc.bsky.social Premier League predictions challenge, where I take on an algorithm, a subscriber and a six-year-old www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Premier League Predictions: Chelsea vs Arsenal, West Ham vs Liverpool and the rest of Matchday 13
Who's leading after MD12? And what does our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect to see on Matchday 13?
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November 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
It’s week 13 of @theathleticfc.bsky.social Premier League predictions challenge, where I take on an algorithm, a subscriber and a six-year-old www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Liverpool — what’s going wrong? (A lot.) And how can Slot sort it out?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast with @aakinwo.bsky.social and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social 🦦 #lfc #livpsv
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@theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast with @aakinwo.bsky.social and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social 🦦 #lfc #livpsv
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The Athletic FC Podcast: Is Slot under pressure at Liverpool?
After six defeats in their last seven Premier League matches, reigning champions Liverpool sit 12th in the league.Supporters streamed out of Anfield when Nottingham Forest’s third goal went in on...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Liverpool — what’s going wrong? (A lot.) And how can Slot sort it out?
@theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast with @aakinwo.bsky.social and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social 🦦 #lfc #livpsv
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@theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast with @aakinwo.bsky.social and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social 🦦 #lfc #livpsv
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George Best died 20 years ago. His presence endures. He represented Manchester United in a way last night's team did not. www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
George Best, Manchester United and a mystique that endures
It is 20 years since the Manchester United great passed away, yet the man known as the Fifth Beatle remains a presence even now
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November 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM
George Best died 20 years ago. His presence endures. He represented Manchester United in a way last night's team did not. www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
The struggles of Alexander Isak.
If everything clicks once he’s finally match-fit, then great.
But things could hardly have gone worse for him or #LFC since he arrived unfit — and the knock-on effects have made life so much more complicated for himself and the team
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
If everything clicks once he’s finally match-fit, then great.
But things could hardly have gone worse for him or #LFC since he arrived unfit — and the knock-on effects have made life so much more complicated for himself and the team
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
There are 125 million reasons why Alexander Isak is becoming a big problem for Liverpool
British football's record signing could not have made a worse start to his career at his new club
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November 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The struggles of Alexander Isak.
If everything clicks once he’s finally match-fit, then great.
But things could hardly have gone worse for him or #LFC since he arrived unfit — and the knock-on effects have made life so much more complicated for himself and the team
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
If everything clicks once he’s finally match-fit, then great.
But things could hardly have gone worse for him or #LFC since he arrived unfit — and the knock-on effects have made life so much more complicated for himself and the team
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Week 12 of @theathletic.com Premier League predictions challenge, where I take on an algorithm, a guest subscriber and a six-year-old — and where I’ve finally got ahead of the algorithm (for now) #premierleague
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Premier League Predictions: Arsenal vs Tottenham, Newcastle vs Manchester City, and the rest of Matchday 12
Who's leading after MD11? And what does our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect to see on Matchday 12?
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November 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Week 12 of @theathletic.com Premier League predictions challenge, where I take on an algorithm, a guest subscriber and a six-year-old — and where I’ve finally got ahead of the algorithm (for now) #premierleague
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
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Reposted by Oliver Kay
Arsenal's controversial partnership with their sleeve sponsor Visit Rwanda will finish at the end of this season.
It comes a month after the club were in discussions about an extension to the deal.
So what happened?
📝 @gunnerblog.bsky.social ⬇️
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It comes a month after the club were in discussions about an extension to the deal.
So what happened?
📝 @gunnerblog.bsky.social ⬇️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Arsenal's controversial partnership with their sleeve sponsor Visit Rwanda will finish at the end of this season.
It comes a month after the club were in discussions about an extension to the deal.
So what happened?
📝 @gunnerblog.bsky.social ⬇️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
It comes a month after the club were in discussions about an extension to the deal.
So what happened?
📝 @gunnerblog.bsky.social ⬇️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
“The Mourinho season”
“The prince who turned back into a frog”
“Bad champions”
A look at why so many PL title defences go wrong — often horribly wrong. It’s not just about desire
#LFC slump is more normal than you’d think. #MCFC 🏆🏆📉🏆🏆🏆🏆📉 an exception, not the norm
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
“The prince who turned back into a frog”
“Bad champions”
A look at why so many PL title defences go wrong — often horribly wrong. It’s not just about desire
#LFC slump is more normal than you’d think. #MCFC 🏆🏆📉🏆🏆🏆🏆📉 an exception, not the norm
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Lessons for Liverpool: Why do so many Premier League title defences go wrong?
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November 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
“The Mourinho season”
“The prince who turned back into a frog”
“Bad champions”
A look at why so many PL title defences go wrong — often horribly wrong. It’s not just about desire
#LFC slump is more normal than you’d think. #MCFC 🏆🏆📉🏆🏆🏆🏆📉 an exception, not the norm
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
“The prince who turned back into a frog”
“Bad champions”
A look at why so many PL title defences go wrong — often horribly wrong. It’s not just about desire
#LFC slump is more normal than you’d think. #MCFC 🏆🏆📉🏆🏆🏆🏆📉 an exception, not the norm
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Reposted by Oliver Kay
Arsenal defender Gabriel is set for further tests after sustaining a muscle injury in his right thigh, with concerns that he faces between one and two months out.
More from @gunnerblog.bsky.social, Mario Cortegana and @david-ornstein.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
More from @gunnerblog.bsky.social, Mario Cortegana and @david-ornstein.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Arsenal defender Gabriel is set for further tests after sustaining a muscle injury in his right thigh, with concerns that he faces between one and two months out.
More from @gunnerblog.bsky.social, Mario Cortegana and @david-ornstein.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
More from @gunnerblog.bsky.social, Mario Cortegana and @david-ornstein.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The Soccer 100 is a thing of beauty, a tribute to the greatest footballers of all time, written/compiled by a large group of us
@theathletic.com.
It would make a wonderful Xmas present ... perhaps for yourself📗 #soccer100
It's available to order now 👇
Intro/taster ✍️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
@theathletic.com.
It would make a wonderful Xmas present ... perhaps for yourself📗 #soccer100
It's available to order now 👇
Intro/taster ✍️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
The Soccer 100: A celebration of the greatest players in the sport’s history
The Athletic is delighted to announce the release of The Soccer 100, profiling players from Pele to Puskas, Maradona to Messi
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The Soccer 100 is a thing of beauty, a tribute to the greatest footballers of all time, written/compiled by a large group of us
@theathletic.com.
It would make a wonderful Xmas present ... perhaps for yourself📗 #soccer100
It's available to order now 👇
Intro/taster ✍️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
@theathletic.com.
It would make a wonderful Xmas present ... perhaps for yourself📗 #soccer100
It's available to order now 👇
Intro/taster ✍️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Reposted by Oliver Kay
Statement victories do not get much more resounding than Manchester City’s over Liverpool.
It left their opponents overwhelmed, it put Arsenal on heightened alert and it seemed to strengthen the feeling among his players that they are ready to fight for the title.
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It left their opponents overwhelmed, it put Arsenal on heightened alert and it seemed to strengthen the feeling among his players that they are ready to fight for the title.
📝 @oliverkay.bsky.social
The Briefing: Did Man City effectively end Liverpool’s title hopes? Is Edwards making a mistake?
Oliver Kay dissects the weekend's main talking points from the Premier League - and there is only one place to start
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November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Statement victories do not get much more resounding than Manchester City’s over Liverpool.
It left their opponents overwhelmed, it put Arsenal on heightened alert and it seemed to strengthen the feeling among his players that they are ready to fight for the title.
📝 @oliverkay.bsky.social
It left their opponents overwhelmed, it put Arsenal on heightened alert and it seemed to strengthen the feeling among his players that they are ready to fight for the title.
📝 @oliverkay.bsky.social
The Monday Premier League briefing @theathletic.com
Is Liverpool’s title defence already over after compressive defeat at Manchester City?
Is Rob Edwards making a huge mistake?
Just how far can Sunderland go this season?
#LFC #MCFC #Boro #WWFC #SAFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Is Liverpool’s title defence already over after compressive defeat at Manchester City?
Is Rob Edwards making a huge mistake?
Just how far can Sunderland go this season?
#LFC #MCFC #Boro #WWFC #SAFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
The Briefing: Did Man City effectively end Liverpool’s title hopes? Is Edwards making a mistake?
Oliver Kay dissects the weekend's main talking points from the Premier League - and there is only one place to start
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The Monday Premier League briefing @theathletic.com
Is Liverpool’s title defence already over after compressive defeat at Manchester City?
Is Rob Edwards making a huge mistake?
Just how far can Sunderland go this season?
#LFC #MCFC #Boro #WWFC #SAFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Is Liverpool’s title defence already over after compressive defeat at Manchester City?
Is Rob Edwards making a huge mistake?
Just how far can Sunderland go this season?
#LFC #MCFC #Boro #WWFC #SAFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
It's week 11 of @theathletic.com Premier League predictions challenge, in which I take on a guest subscriber, a six-year-old and an algorithm.
A lot of tight-looking games this weekend. I'm not anticipating a goal glut #premierleague
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
A lot of tight-looking games this weekend. I'm not anticipating a goal glut #premierleague
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Premier League Predictions: Man City vs Liverpool, Spurs v Man United, and the rest of Matchday 11
Who's leading after MD10? And what does our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect to see on Matchday 11?
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
It's week 11 of @theathletic.com Premier League predictions challenge, in which I take on a guest subscriber, a six-year-old and an algorithm.
A lot of tight-looking games this weekend. I'm not anticipating a goal glut #premierleague
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
A lot of tight-looking games this weekend. I'm not anticipating a goal glut #premierleague
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Liverpool clearly look stronger and more balanced with Dominik Szoboszlai at No 10.
That raises obvious questions about Florian Wirtz, who has had a tough start to life at #LFC. But he performed really well on the left against Real
Madrid last night. Problem solved?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
That raises obvious questions about Florian Wirtz, who has had a tough start to life at #LFC. But he performed really well on the left against Real
Madrid last night. Problem solved?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
By moving Florian Wirtz to the left, Liverpool look to have found a home for a rare talent
Arsene Wenger said the champions had “destroyed their midfield” by playing the £116m summer buy as a No 10, now they have found balance
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November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Liverpool clearly look stronger and more balanced with Dominik Szoboszlai at No 10.
That raises obvious questions about Florian Wirtz, who has had a tough start to life at #LFC. But he performed really well on the left against Real
Madrid last night. Problem solved?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
That raises obvious questions about Florian Wirtz, who has had a tough start to life at #LFC. But he performed really well on the left against Real
Madrid last night. Problem solved?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Reposted by Oliver Kay
Chief football officer Tony Scholes is leaving the Premier League to join USL as president of its new first division league and help to bring promotion and relegation to the USL and American soccer.
Reporting with @oliverkay.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Reporting with @oliverkay.bsky.social:
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USL tabs Premier League chief Tony Scholes to run new first division: Sources
USL is launching a new first-division league in 2028, and it's turning to an experienced Premier League leader to run it
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November 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Chief football officer Tony Scholes is leaving the Premier League to join USL as president of its new first division league and help to bring promotion and relegation to the USL and American soccer.
Reporting with @oliverkay.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Reporting with @oliverkay.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
It’s week 10 of @theathleticfc.bsky.social Premier League predictions challenge, in which I take on an algorithm, a subscriber and a six-year-old www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Premier League predictions: Liverpool vs Aston Villa, Spurs vs Chelsea and the rest of Matchday 10
Who's leading after Matchday 9? And what do our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect to see on Matchday 10?
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
It’s week 10 of @theathleticfc.bsky.social Premier League predictions challenge, in which I take on an algorithm, a subscriber and a six-year-old www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
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On the afternoon of August 16 1996, Tony Adams reached rock bottom.
From there began the long battle that helped Adams find what he was born to do.
He speaks to @oliverkay.bsky.social 25 years on from founding the charity athletes say has changed and saved their lives.
🔗 bit.ly/47Ueaef
From there began the long battle that helped Adams find what he was born to do.
He speaks to @oliverkay.bsky.social 25 years on from founding the charity athletes say has changed and saved their lives.
🔗 bit.ly/47Ueaef
October 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
On the afternoon of August 16 1996, Tony Adams reached rock bottom.
From there began the long battle that helped Adams find what he was born to do.
He speaks to @oliverkay.bsky.social 25 years on from founding the charity athletes say has changed and saved their lives.
🔗 bit.ly/47Ueaef
From there began the long battle that helped Adams find what he was born to do.
He speaks to @oliverkay.bsky.social 25 years on from founding the charity athletes say has changed and saved their lives.
🔗 bit.ly/47Ueaef
Tony Adams was one of the great English footballers of his generation.
But what he’s done since — transforming his own life and others’ through the Sporting Chance charity he founded — is truly inspirational.
“This,” he says, “is what I was put on this earth to do”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
But what he’s done since — transforming his own life and others’ through the Sporting Chance charity he founded — is truly inspirational.
“This,” he says, “is what I was put on this earth to do”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
What happened after Tony Adams said, ‘I’m an alcoholic’ – ‘There’s more to me than drinking and football. Thank God’
It is 25 years since the former England and Arsenal captain founded the Sporting Chance Clinic, helping athletes with addiction problems
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October 30, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Tony Adams was one of the great English footballers of his generation.
But what he’s done since — transforming his own life and others’ through the Sporting Chance charity he founded — is truly inspirational.
“This,” he says, “is what I was put on this earth to do”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
But what he’s done since — transforming his own life and others’ through the Sporting Chance charity he founded — is truly inspirational.
“This,” he says, “is what I was put on this earth to do”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
It's round nine of @theathletic.com Premier League predictions challenge, where each week I take on an algorithm, a guest subscriber and a six-year-old in predicting the scores.
So far the algorithm is leading 🫠
All of us going for a Leeds win tonight #LEEWHU
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
So far the algorithm is leading 🫠
All of us going for a Leeds win tonight #LEEWHU
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Premier League predictions: Man United vs Brighton, Arsenal vs Crystal Palace and the rest of Matchday 9
Who's leading after Matchday 8? And what do our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect to see on Matchday 9?
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October 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
It's round nine of @theathletic.com Premier League predictions challenge, where each week I take on an algorithm, a guest subscriber and a six-year-old in predicting the scores.
So far the algorithm is leading 🫠
All of us going for a Leeds win tonight #LEEWHU
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
So far the algorithm is leading 🫠
All of us going for a Leeds win tonight #LEEWHU
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
La Liga’s bid to take a Barça game to Miami has been thwarted for now, but they’ll keep trying. Serie A still want Milan-Como to be moved to Perth.
Taking league games abroad is an appalling idea. It's aggressive expansionism that would cause huge, irreparable damage
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Taking league games abroad is an appalling idea. It's aggressive expansionism that would cause huge, irreparable damage
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
La Liga may have failed to take Barca to Miami – but this battle isn’t over…
Serie A and La Liga are so desperate to take their shows on the road, it appears they have not considered if there are any real benefits
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October 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
La Liga’s bid to take a Barça game to Miami has been thwarted for now, but they’ll keep trying. Serie A still want Milan-Como to be moved to Perth.
Taking league games abroad is an appalling idea. It's aggressive expansionism that would cause huge, irreparable damage
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Taking league games abroad is an appalling idea. It's aggressive expansionism that would cause huge, irreparable damage
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
The Premier League is back and so is @theathleticfc.bsky.social
predictions challenge, where each week I’m competing with an algorithm, a guest subscriber and 6-yr-old Wilf #premierleague #NFOCHE #BURLEE #CRYBOU #MCIEVE #SUNWOL #BRINEW #FULARS #TOTVIL #LIVMUN #WHUBRE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
predictions challenge, where each week I’m competing with an algorithm, a guest subscriber and 6-yr-old Wilf #premierleague #NFOCHE #BURLEE #CRYBOU #MCIEVE #SUNWOL #BRINEW #FULARS #TOTVIL #LIVMUN #WHUBRE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Premier League Predictions: Liverpool vs Man United, Spurs vs Aston Villa and the rest of Matchday 8
Who's leading after MD7? And what does our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect to see on Matchday 8?
www.nytimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The Premier League is back and so is @theathleticfc.bsky.social
predictions challenge, where each week I’m competing with an algorithm, a guest subscriber and 6-yr-old Wilf #premierleague #NFOCHE #BURLEE #CRYBOU #MCIEVE #SUNWOL #BRINEW #FULARS #TOTVIL #LIVMUN #WHUBRE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
predictions challenge, where each week I’m competing with an algorithm, a guest subscriber and 6-yr-old Wilf #premierleague #NFOCHE #BURLEE #CRYBOU #MCIEVE #SUNWOL #BRINEW #FULARS #TOTVIL #LIVMUN #WHUBRE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
The Premier League is back and so is @the athleticfc.bsky.social
predictions challenge, where each week I’m competing with an algorithm, a guest subscriber and 6-yr-old Wilf #premierleague #NFOCHE #BURLEE #CRYBOU #MCIEVE #SUNWOL #BRINEW #FULARS #TOTVIL #LIVMUN #WHUBRE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
predictions challenge, where each week I’m competing with an algorithm, a guest subscriber and 6-yr-old Wilf #premierleague #NFOCHE #BURLEE #CRYBOU #MCIEVE #SUNWOL #BRINEW #FULARS #TOTVIL #LIVMUN #WHUBRE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Premier League Predictions: Liverpool vs Man United, Spurs vs Aston Villa and the rest of Matchday 8
Who's leading after MD7? And what does our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect to see on Matchday 8?
www.nytimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The Premier League is back and so is @the athleticfc.bsky.social
predictions challenge, where each week I’m competing with an algorithm, a guest subscriber and 6-yr-old Wilf #premierleague #NFOCHE #BURLEE #CRYBOU #MCIEVE #SUNWOL #BRINEW #FULARS #TOTVIL #LIVMUN #WHUBRE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
predictions challenge, where each week I’m competing with an algorithm, a guest subscriber and 6-yr-old Wilf #premierleague #NFOCHE #BURLEE #CRYBOU #MCIEVE #SUNWOL #BRINEW #FULARS #TOTVIL #LIVMUN #WHUBRE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
So many people claimed to be bored by Guardiola-inspired possession football in Prem Lge — despite 📈 in no of goals.
This season? More direct play, set-piece goals up, loooong delays at corners, long throws galore — total goals significantly 📉.
Thrilling it ain’t
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
This season? More direct play, set-piece goals up, loooong delays at corners, long throws galore — total goals significantly 📉.
Thrilling it ain’t
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Is this the football you want?
Those who would accuse Pep Guardiola of sucking the fun and creativity out of the game should be careful what they wish for
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October 16, 2025 at 7:06 AM
So many people claimed to be bored by Guardiola-inspired possession football in Prem Lge — despite 📈 in no of goals.
This season? More direct play, set-piece goals up, loooong delays at corners, long throws galore — total goals significantly 📉.
Thrilling it ain’t
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
This season? More direct play, set-piece goals up, loooong delays at corners, long throws galore — total goals significantly 📉.
Thrilling it ain’t
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Reposted by Oliver Kay
Íbis SC call themselves 'the worst team in the world'.
They once went four years without winning. Their mascot is called Little Defeat. Their biggest icon is a hairdresser called Mauro Shampoo, who only ever scored one goal for them.
So why is everyone so... happy?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
They once went four years without winning. Their mascot is called Little Defeat. Their biggest icon is a hairdresser called Mauro Shampoo, who only ever scored one goal for them.
So why is everyone so... happy?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
Meet the worst football team in the world… and their superstar hairdresser
Ibis Sport Club once went almost four years without winning a game - the Brazilians' attitude to their status has brought them global fame
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October 11, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Íbis SC call themselves 'the worst team in the world'.
They once went four years without winning. Their mascot is called Little Defeat. Their biggest icon is a hairdresser called Mauro Shampoo, who only ever scored one goal for them.
So why is everyone so... happy?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
They once went four years without winning. Their mascot is called Little Defeat. Their biggest icon is a hairdresser called Mauro Shampoo, who only ever scored one goal for them.
So why is everyone so... happy?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
"This boy will go to Real Madrid if we don't get in quick..."
Loved doing this with Dave Worthington, going through his old scouting reports from Bolton, Chelsea, Hull, Sunderland, West Ham, Leicester, Everton — recommending Benzema to #CFC, young Rodri to #EFC etc
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Loved doing this with Dave Worthington, going through his old scouting reports from Bolton, Chelsea, Hull, Sunderland, West Ham, Leicester, Everton — recommending Benzema to #CFC, young Rodri to #EFC etc
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Reading a football scout’s notebooks: Spotting Rodri and Benzema, and why data needs context
Dave Worthington's carefully-compiled notes were an invaluable resource for several Premier League clubs
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October 8, 2025 at 7:13 AM
"This boy will go to Real Madrid if we don't get in quick..."
Loved doing this with Dave Worthington, going through his old scouting reports from Bolton, Chelsea, Hull, Sunderland, West Ham, Leicester, Everton — recommending Benzema to #CFC, young Rodri to #EFC etc
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Loved doing this with Dave Worthington, going through his old scouting reports from Bolton, Chelsea, Hull, Sunderland, West Ham, Leicester, Everton — recommending Benzema to #CFC, young Rodri to #EFC etc
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Today’s @theathleticfc.bsky.social Football Podcast with @aakinwo.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social and throw-in king Thomas Gronnemark, discussing the return of the long throw and whether, beyond its occasional usefulness, it signals a regression
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The Athletic FC Podcast: Why the Premier League has gone back to basics?
So far, this season we’ve had… long throws, rugby-style kickoffs and big lads up front.So why has the Premier League gone old school? Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Mark Carey, Oli Kay and Thomas G...
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October 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Today’s @theathleticfc.bsky.social Football Podcast with @aakinwo.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social and throw-in king Thomas Gronnemark, discussing the return of the long throw and whether, beyond its occasional usefulness, it signals a regression
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