Bergas
@bergas.bsky.social
Father of theflanker.id. Also words for Analytics FC, The Transfer Flow, Total Football Analysis. Mostly writing about #fcsp.
Jackson Irvine shows what has been lacking in St. Pauli's game this season. Having an extra body in the penalty box is really important for variety, and he provides that. #fcsp
November 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Jackson Irvine shows what has been lacking in St. Pauli's game this season. Having an extra body in the penalty box is really important for variety, and he provides that. #fcsp
I think Louis Oppie needs some competition.
He’s too comfortable there, always playing regardless of his form.
The problem is that he sometimes looks limited with the ball, only doing simple things. I think this is one of the reasons why St. Pauli’s attack is so one-sided on the right. #fcsp
He’s too comfortable there, always playing regardless of his form.
The problem is that he sometimes looks limited with the ball, only doing simple things. I think this is one of the reasons why St. Pauli’s attack is so one-sided on the right. #fcsp
55 minutes, Louis Oppie is the player I’m most concerned about (aside from Hountondji & his finishing).
His decision-making could’ve been better, his first touches were often too heavy, & his positioning sometimes clashed with other players.
Hopefully he'll settle in soon. #fcsp
His decision-making could’ve been better, his first touches were often too heavy, & his positioning sometimes clashed with other players.
Hopefully he'll settle in soon. #fcsp
November 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I think Louis Oppie needs some competition.
He’s too comfortable there, always playing regardless of his form.
The problem is that he sometimes looks limited with the ball, only doing simple things. I think this is one of the reasons why St. Pauli’s attack is so one-sided on the right. #fcsp
He’s too comfortable there, always playing regardless of his form.
The problem is that he sometimes looks limited with the ball, only doing simple things. I think this is one of the reasons why St. Pauli’s attack is so one-sided on the right. #fcsp
St. Pauli did indeed defend very deep in the first half.
However, they also struggled to move the ball forward into the final third. The right area remains their favourite, but there's been no progress there. #fcsp
However, they also struggled to move the ball forward into the final third. The right area remains their favourite, but there's been no progress there. #fcsp
November 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
St. Pauli did indeed defend very deep in the first half.
However, they also struggled to move the ball forward into the final third. The right area remains their favourite, but there's been no progress there. #fcsp
However, they also struggled to move the ball forward into the final third. The right area remains their favourite, but there's been no progress there. #fcsp
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Sehr gute Analyse von @bergas.bsky.social zu den aktuellen Problemen des #fcsp!
Ich finde das Problem der fehlenden
dribbelnden Flügelspieler besonders interessant.
Diese sind im aktuellen Spitzenfußball ein absoluter Gamechanger, da inzwischen fast jedes Team im tiefen Block verteidigen kann.
Ich finde das Problem der fehlenden
dribbelnden Flügelspieler besonders interessant.
Diese sind im aktuellen Spitzenfußball ein absoluter Gamechanger, da inzwischen fast jedes Team im tiefen Block verteidigen kann.
Do St. Pauli miss the “dribbling-forwards” they had last season? The statistics suggest they are.
This thread is supposed to explain that topic (and the scoring aspect) based on statistics + my analysis.
If you'd rather jump straight to the long article, here you go: bit.ly/FCSP2526TF #fcsp
This thread is supposed to explain that topic (and the scoring aspect) based on statistics + my analysis.
If you'd rather jump straight to the long article, here you go: bit.ly/FCSP2526TF #fcsp
What is wrong with St. Pauli?
I've analysed their statistics from the first nine Bundesliga games this season and compared them with last season's to see what's happened.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Sehr gute Analyse von @bergas.bsky.social zu den aktuellen Problemen des #fcsp!
Ich finde das Problem der fehlenden
dribbelnden Flügelspieler besonders interessant.
Diese sind im aktuellen Spitzenfußball ein absoluter Gamechanger, da inzwischen fast jedes Team im tiefen Block verteidigen kann.
Ich finde das Problem der fehlenden
dribbelnden Flügelspieler besonders interessant.
Diese sind im aktuellen Spitzenfußball ein absoluter Gamechanger, da inzwischen fast jedes Team im tiefen Block verteidigen kann.
Do St. Pauli miss the “dribbling-forwards” they had last season? The statistics suggest they are.
This thread is supposed to explain that topic (and the scoring aspect) based on statistics + my analysis.
If you'd rather jump straight to the long article, here you go: bit.ly/FCSP2526TF #fcsp
This thread is supposed to explain that topic (and the scoring aspect) based on statistics + my analysis.
If you'd rather jump straight to the long article, here you go: bit.ly/FCSP2526TF #fcsp
What is wrong with St. Pauli?
I've analysed their statistics from the first nine Bundesliga games this season and compared them with last season's to see what's happened.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Do St. Pauli miss the “dribbling-forwards” they had last season? The statistics suggest they are.
This thread is supposed to explain that topic (and the scoring aspect) based on statistics + my analysis.
If you'd rather jump straight to the long article, here you go: bit.ly/FCSP2526TF #fcsp
This thread is supposed to explain that topic (and the scoring aspect) based on statistics + my analysis.
If you'd rather jump straight to the long article, here you go: bit.ly/FCSP2526TF #fcsp
I respect your account @antifa-ultras.bsky.social, but don't steal my picture and put your account watermark on it. I've never given you permission to add a watermark to it. 😂
You can use it; I don't mind. Just don't put a watermark on it acting like you took it. Put some respect.
You can use it; I don't mind. Just don't put a watermark on it acting like you took it. Put some respect.
“NETANYAHU FASCIST STOP KILLING CIVILIANS! PALESTINE!”
St. Pauli ultras displayed a banner for Gaza after two years and said that Israeli leader Netanyahu is a murderer.
St. Pauli ultras displayed a banner for Gaza after two years and said that Israeli leader Netanyahu is a murderer.
September 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I respect your account @antifa-ultras.bsky.social, but don't steal my picture and put your account watermark on it. I've never given you permission to add a watermark to it. 😂
You can use it; I don't mind. Just don't put a watermark on it acting like you took it. Put some respect.
You can use it; I don't mind. Just don't put a watermark on it acting like you took it. Put some respect.
Seems like Sands doing a double job again—to jump to opponent’s CB, as Hountondji providing width when #fcsp out-of-possession.
But so far it’s work, #hsv couldn’t progress comfortably to the half-space.
In-possession, that long-ball to the space behind #hsv defensive line works really well.
But so far it’s work, #hsv couldn’t progress comfortably to the half-space.
In-possession, that long-ball to the space behind #hsv defensive line works really well.
August 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Last season, @fcstpauli.com survived in the Bundesliga thanks to amazing defensive performances. This season, however, they’ll need more than that to stay: they need to improve in-possession phase.
My season preview before 1st game vs #bvb. #fcsp
totalfootballanalysis.com/head-coach-a...
My season preview before 1st game vs #bvb. #fcsp
totalfootballanalysis.com/head-coach-a...
Alexander Blessin Tactics At St. Pauli 2025/2026 - Analysis
Our St. Pauli 2025/2026 tactical analysis looks at Alexander Blessin tactics at St. Pauli in 2025/2026 and St. Pauli transfer strategy.
totalfootballanalysis.com
August 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Last season, @fcstpauli.com survived in the Bundesliga thanks to amazing defensive performances. This season, however, they’ll need more than that to stay: they need to improve in-possession phase.
My season preview before 1st game vs #bvb. #fcsp
totalfootballanalysis.com/head-coach-a...
My season preview before 1st game vs #bvb. #fcsp
totalfootballanalysis.com/head-coach-a...
55 minutes, Louis Oppie is the player I’m most concerned about (aside from Hountondji & his finishing).
His decision-making could’ve been better, his first touches were often too heavy, & his positioning sometimes clashed with other players.
Hopefully he'll settle in soon. #fcsp
His decision-making could’ve been better, his first touches were often too heavy, & his positioning sometimes clashed with other players.
Hopefully he'll settle in soon. #fcsp
August 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
55 minutes, Louis Oppie is the player I’m most concerned about (aside from Hountondji & his finishing).
His decision-making could’ve been better, his first touches were often too heavy, & his positioning sometimes clashed with other players.
Hopefully he'll settle in soon. #fcsp
His decision-making could’ve been better, his first touches were often too heavy, & his positioning sometimes clashed with other players.
Hopefully he'll settle in soon. #fcsp
Made (your-alternative) Bundesliga Team of the Season 👇🏻
Of course there's Wirtz & Olise, but also 2 Werder Bremen's & 2 St. Pauli's. 11 players who have outstanding attributes & could complement each other (based on last season's performances). #svw #fcsp
totalfootballanalysis.com/data-analysi...
Of course there's Wirtz & Olise, but also 2 Werder Bremen's & 2 St. Pauli's. 11 players who have outstanding attributes & could complement each other (based on last season's performances). #svw #fcsp
totalfootballanalysis.com/data-analysi...
Bundesliga Team Of The Season 2024/2025 - Data Analysis
Bundesliga Team of the Season for 2024/2025 shares Bundesliga data analysis of 11 players we've put on this Bundesliga team of the year 2024/2025 season!
totalfootballanalysis.com
June 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Made (your-alternative) Bundesliga Team of the Season 👇🏻
Of course there's Wirtz & Olise, but also 2 Werder Bremen's & 2 St. Pauli's. 11 players who have outstanding attributes & could complement each other (based on last season's performances). #svw #fcsp
totalfootballanalysis.com/data-analysi...
Of course there's Wirtz & Olise, but also 2 Werder Bremen's & 2 St. Pauli's. 11 players who have outstanding attributes & could complement each other (based on last season's performances). #svw #fcsp
totalfootballanalysis.com/data-analysi...
Watched some of his Wyscout clips, checked his stats.
Arkadiusz Pyrka is an elite dribbler (by Ekstraklasa standards).
There are some warnings about his defensive part, but he's young and can be developed.
But he's a different profile for @fcstpauli.com in a wing-back position. #fcsp #pyrka
Arkadiusz Pyrka is an elite dribbler (by Ekstraklasa standards).
There are some warnings about his defensive part, but he's young and can be developed.
But he's a different profile for @fcstpauli.com in a wing-back position. #fcsp #pyrka
May 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Watched some of his Wyscout clips, checked his stats.
Arkadiusz Pyrka is an elite dribbler (by Ekstraklasa standards).
There are some warnings about his defensive part, but he's young and can be developed.
But he's a different profile for @fcstpauli.com in a wing-back position. #fcsp #pyrka
Arkadiusz Pyrka is an elite dribbler (by Ekstraklasa standards).
There are some warnings about his defensive part, but he's young and can be developed.
But he's a different profile for @fcstpauli.com in a wing-back position. #fcsp #pyrka
St. Pauli, Werder Bremen, Mainz 05. They all play in a back three formation, but they use different approach when they're defending. Some high, some low.
I analyse their out-of-possession phase (along with Inter, Celta Vigo, Glasner's Palace).
#fcsp #svw
totalfootballanalysis.com/tactical-the...
I analyse their out-of-possession phase (along with Inter, Celta Vigo, Glasner's Palace).
#fcsp #svw
totalfootballanalysis.com/tactical-the...
How To Defend With A Back-Three - Tactical Theory
Our latest tactical theory and tactical analysis article focuses on how to defend with a back-three formation and back-three defence variation.
totalfootballanalysis.com
May 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
St. Pauli, Werder Bremen, Mainz 05. They all play in a back three formation, but they use different approach when they're defending. Some high, some low.
I analyse their out-of-possession phase (along with Inter, Celta Vigo, Glasner's Palace).
#fcsp #svw
totalfootballanalysis.com/tactical-the...
I analyse their out-of-possession phase (along with Inter, Celta Vigo, Glasner's Palace).
#fcsp #svw
totalfootballanalysis.com/tactical-the...
The referee is annoying, too many stops (sometimes not at the right moments).
fcstpauli.com defends well in its own half... but the decision to press Stuttgart’s first phase of the build-up wasn't the right one (see the sequence before the penalty). Caught in transition. But Vasilj ❤️ #fcsp #fcspvfb
fcstpauli.com defends well in its own half... but the decision to press Stuttgart’s first phase of the build-up wasn't the right one (see the sequence before the penalty). Caught in transition. But Vasilj ❤️ #fcsp #fcspvfb
May 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The referee is annoying, too many stops (sometimes not at the right moments).
fcstpauli.com defends well in its own half... but the decision to press Stuttgart’s first phase of the build-up wasn't the right one (see the sequence before the penalty). Caught in transition. But Vasilj ❤️ #fcsp #fcspvfb
fcstpauli.com defends well in its own half... but the decision to press Stuttgart’s first phase of the build-up wasn't the right one (see the sequence before the penalty). Caught in transition. But Vasilj ❤️ #fcsp #fcspvfb
Prior to the match vs Bremen, Danel Sinani led St. Pauli in (per 90 minutes):
- Key passes
- shots creating action from live passes, set pieces, shots.
- Only second in expected assists.
He starts again today. #fcsp #svwfcsp
I chatted and wrote about him: totalfootballanalysis.com/player-analy...
- Key passes
- shots creating action from live passes, set pieces, shots.
- Only second in expected assists.
He starts again today. #fcsp #svwfcsp
I chatted and wrote about him: totalfootballanalysis.com/player-analy...
TFA Exclusive Interview: St. Pauli's Daniel Sinani On How To Be A False Nine - Player Analysis
The term 'false nine' has become really popular in football since Pep Guardiola put Lionel Messi in that role during their time at Barcelona.
totalfootballanalysis.com
April 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Prior to the match vs Bremen, Danel Sinani led St. Pauli in (per 90 minutes):
- Key passes
- shots creating action from live passes, set pieces, shots.
- Only second in expected assists.
He starts again today. #fcsp #svwfcsp
I chatted and wrote about him: totalfootballanalysis.com/player-analy...
- Key passes
- shots creating action from live passes, set pieces, shots.
- Only second in expected assists.
He starts again today. #fcsp #svwfcsp
I chatted and wrote about him: totalfootballanalysis.com/player-analy...
With Gigovic always moving to the left half-space, he caused some confusion for St. Pauli in the first half. Who was going to follow him—Nemeth or Irvine?
Kiel, then, often had the advantage on the left—and their goal came from there.
Blessin has to figure that out. #fcsp #ksvfcsp
Kiel, then, often had the advantage on the left—and their goal came from there.
Blessin has to figure that out. #fcsp #ksvfcsp
April 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Wrote an analysis for @betweentheposts.bsky.social last week about Gladbach vs Leipzig game, and mentioned how dangerous Gladbach's corner is—especially with Ko Itakura at the far post.
Guess what? Gladbach scored again from a corner vs St. Pauli today. Itakura getting the goal. #fcspbmg
Guess what? Gladbach scored again from a corner vs St. Pauli today. Itakura getting the goal. #fcspbmg
April 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Wrote an analysis for @betweentheposts.bsky.social last week about Gladbach vs Leipzig game, and mentioned how dangerous Gladbach's corner is—especially with Ko Itakura at the far post.
Guess what? Gladbach scored again from a corner vs St. Pauli today. Itakura getting the goal. #fcspbmg
Guess what? Gladbach scored again from a corner vs St. Pauli today. Itakura getting the goal. #fcspbmg
If there's one player I'm always happy to see score against my country in a competitive match, it's (always) Jacko.
Today he scored twice against Indonesia. I think he has scored 3 goals against us in the last 3 games. Must be one of his favourite opponents. #fcsp
Today he scored twice against Indonesia. I think he has scored 3 goals against us in the last 3 games. Must be one of his favourite opponents. #fcsp
March 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If there's one player I'm always happy to see score against my country in a competitive match, it's (always) Jacko.
Today he scored twice against Indonesia. I think he has scored 3 goals against us in the last 3 games. Must be one of his favourite opponents. #fcsp
Today he scored twice against Indonesia. I think he has scored 3 goals against us in the last 3 games. Must be one of his favourite opponents. #fcsp
Jackson Irvine has done it all for #fcsp: From getting involved in the build-up, to doing a lot of defensive work, to crashing into the opposition box.
I asked him about his changing role & partners.
The article (which unfortunately has a paywall):
totalfootballanalysis.com/player-analy...
I asked him about his changing role & partners.
The article (which unfortunately has a paywall):
totalfootballanalysis.com/player-analy...
March 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Jackson Irvine has done it all for #fcsp: From getting involved in the build-up, to doing a lot of defensive work, to crashing into the opposition box.
I asked him about his changing role & partners.
The article (which unfortunately has a paywall):
totalfootballanalysis.com/player-analy...
I asked him about his changing role & partners.
The article (which unfortunately has a paywall):
totalfootballanalysis.com/player-analy...