Elias Burke
@eliasburke.bsky.social
Football writer for The Athletic.
On Sunday, Marc Cucurella slipped twice within 6 mins in Chelsea’s 4-3 win over Spurs. Both mistakes led to goals. After the 2nd, he swapped the brand new Puma Future 8s for the previous model.
On his boot switch, soleplates and a kit man’s pre-match preparations.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
On his boot switch, soleplates and a kit man’s pre-match preparations.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
Marc Cucurella, kit men, and how players choose their boots
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December 12, 2024 at 9:04 AM
On Sunday, Marc Cucurella slipped twice within 6 mins in Chelsea’s 4-3 win over Spurs. Both mistakes led to goals. After the 2nd, he swapped the brand new Puma Future 8s for the previous model.
On his boot switch, soleplates and a kit man’s pre-match preparations.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
On his boot switch, soleplates and a kit man’s pre-match preparations.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
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Dan Ashworth has left his role as Manchester United sporting director after just five months.
@david-ornstein.bsky.social, Laurie Whitwell & @adamcrafton.bsky.social
@david-ornstein.bsky.social, Laurie Whitwell & @adamcrafton.bsky.social
Dan Ashworth leaves Manchester United after five months as sporting director
Dan Ashworth has left his role as Manchester United sporting director after just five months.
Ashworth officially joined United on July 1 after a lengthy period of gardening leave at former club Newca...
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December 8, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Dan Ashworth has left his role as Manchester United sporting director after just five months.
@david-ornstein.bsky.social, Laurie Whitwell & @adamcrafton.bsky.social
@david-ornstein.bsky.social, Laurie Whitwell & @adamcrafton.bsky.social
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Could switching Jack Grealish to a central position be the catalyst for a Manchester City revival?
December 5, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Could switching Jack Grealish to a central position be the catalyst for a Manchester City revival?
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"Say nothing."
That's what Caroline Ullring did, for over 20 years.
Last year, Karen Clark, a fellow former junior tennis player, told Ullring she wanted to talk.
Two women lived with the secret of an assault by the same tennis coach decades apart. Then they found each other.
bit.ly/3ZllOKb
That's what Caroline Ullring did, for over 20 years.
Last year, Karen Clark, a fellow former junior tennis player, told Ullring she wanted to talk.
Two women lived with the secret of an assault by the same tennis coach decades apart. Then they found each other.
bit.ly/3ZllOKb
December 5, 2024 at 11:02 AM
"Say nothing."
That's what Caroline Ullring did, for over 20 years.
Last year, Karen Clark, a fellow former junior tennis player, told Ullring she wanted to talk.
Two women lived with the secret of an assault by the same tennis coach decades apart. Then they found each other.
bit.ly/3ZllOKb
That's what Caroline Ullring did, for over 20 years.
Last year, Karen Clark, a fellow former junior tennis player, told Ullring she wanted to talk.
Two women lived with the secret of an assault by the same tennis coach decades apart. Then they found each other.
bit.ly/3ZllOKb
Pep Guardiola is not alone regarding his long-term struggles at Anfield: every PL-winning manager has at least one 'hoodoo' stadium where they have lost more matches than they have won.
Here, I look at the top-flight grounds they fear the most...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
Here, I look at the top-flight grounds they fear the most...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
Pep Guardiola, Anfield and the grounds that Premier League title-winning managers fear most
Pep Guardiola lost again at Anfield on Sunday — but where do other title-winning managers struggle the most?
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December 4, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Pep Guardiola is not alone regarding his long-term struggles at Anfield: every PL-winning manager has at least one 'hoodoo' stadium where they have lost more matches than they have won.
Here, I look at the top-flight grounds they fear the most...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
Here, I look at the top-flight grounds they fear the most...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
The Premier League table has not been so congested this late into a season in almost 20 years, with just four points separating third from 13th.
Is it the injuries, depth in quality, or maybe even... a lack of quality? I take a look here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Is it the injuries, depth in quality, or maybe even... a lack of quality? I take a look here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Why the Premier League table (at this stage) is the most congested in 18 years
For the first time in a while, anything feels possible in the Premier League
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November 22, 2024 at 9:55 AM
The Premier League table has not been so congested this late into a season in almost 20 years, with just four points separating third from 13th.
Is it the injuries, depth in quality, or maybe even... a lack of quality? I take a look here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Is it the injuries, depth in quality, or maybe even... a lack of quality? I take a look here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
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You may or may not know @theathleticfc.bsky.social has an excellent daily newsletter written by @philhay.bsky.social - with Phil off today, Ali Rampling has taken the wheel. Great read and info on how sign up is here. www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
How much to trust managers’ injury updates, Manchester United top ‘homegrown’ player list
Today in TAFC: Why managers can often stretch the truth when it comes to player injuries. Plus: Homegrown player data and pundit ratings
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November 21, 2024 at 1:09 PM
You may or may not know @theathleticfc.bsky.social has an excellent daily newsletter written by @philhay.bsky.social - with Phil off today, Ali Rampling has taken the wheel. Great read and info on how sign up is here. www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
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The Premier League and homegrown players...
@eliasburke.bsky.social analyses which clubs have none and who have used the most
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
@eliasburke.bsky.social analyses which clubs have none and who have used the most
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Premier League homegrown players: Which clubs have none and who uses the most?
All the numbers behind the players developed in the academies of England's top-flight clubs
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 11:24 AM
The Premier League and homegrown players...
@eliasburke.bsky.social analyses which clubs have none and who have used the most
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
@eliasburke.bsky.social analyses which clubs have none and who have used the most
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
PSR, Poaching and returning Golden Oldies.
Premier League homegrown players: Which clubs have none and who uses the most?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Premier League homegrown players: Which clubs have none and who uses the most?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Premier League homegrown players: Which clubs have none and who uses the most?
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 8:47 AM
PSR, Poaching and returning Golden Oldies.
Premier League homegrown players: Which clubs have none and who uses the most?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Premier League homegrown players: Which clubs have none and who uses the most?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
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This is really good and an important read at a time of year where their 2024 contemporary U16s across the country are finding out scholar decisions. I talk about Player Care departments a lot and, now especially, their largely excellent work comes into clear focus and importance.
In Dec 2016, Bournemouth’s U16s learned whether they had received a scholarship. Each player has taken differing paths since. Their stories are varied, some are difficult to read and the impact of Covid did not help released youngsters or mental health.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/588...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/588...
November 19, 2024 at 9:16 AM
This is really good and an important read at a time of year where their 2024 contemporary U16s across the country are finding out scholar decisions. I talk about Player Care departments a lot and, now especially, their largely excellent work comes into clear focus and importance.
Man United's success under Fergie can be attributed to many factors: Fergie himself, world-class talent, and one of the most intimidating stadiums in club football.
But there might be a secret, underrated ingredient: video games.
On football's most popular pastime:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/591...
But there might be a secret, underrated ingredient: video games.
On football's most popular pastime:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/591...
PlayStation, Manchester United and why video games may be players’ secret weapon
Footballers take PlayStations away on international breaks and trips abroad — and teams have bonded through it
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November 18, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Man United's success under Fergie can be attributed to many factors: Fergie himself, world-class talent, and one of the most intimidating stadiums in club football.
But there might be a secret, underrated ingredient: video games.
On football's most popular pastime:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/591...
But there might be a secret, underrated ingredient: video games.
On football's most popular pastime:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/591...