Ninad
@ninadbarbadikar.bsky.social
Social Media Editor and Web Writer @ Bundesliga | He/Him
@NinadB_06 on X | Featured on BBC Sport and Premier League amongst others.
Available for hire ✍️🎥📲
@NinadB_06 on X | Featured on BBC Sport and Premier League amongst others.
Available for hire ✍️🎥📲
🆕 Brighton are on their best run of results in club history, and face Forest next, in pursuit of a Wembley final in the FA Cup.
My latest piece for BBC Sport puts Fabian Hürzeler's football under the microscope and how he's improved them. 🔵⚪ ttx
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
My latest piece for BBC Sport puts Fabian Hürzeler's football under the microscope and how he's improved them. 🔵⚪ ttx
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Fabian Hurzeler: How Brighton boss has managed transition from Roberto de Zerbi
Before their FA Cup quarter-final, BBC Sport explains why Fabian Hurzeler is proving to be another managerial success story for Brighton.
www.bbc.com
March 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🆕 Brighton are on their best run of results in club history, and face Forest next, in pursuit of a Wembley final in the FA Cup.
My latest piece for BBC Sport puts Fabian Hürzeler's football under the microscope and how he's improved them. 🔵⚪ ttx
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
My latest piece for BBC Sport puts Fabian Hürzeler's football under the microscope and how he's improved them. 🔵⚪ ttx
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
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Nottingham Forest rank bottom for distance covered and they have also used the fewest players and have the fewest injuries. Maybe there is a connection? On the other advantages of Nuno Espirito Santo’s style of play.
Nuno Espirito Santo's Nottingham Forest have covered the least distance in the Premier League – but here's why it helps
Nottingham Forest are third in the Premier League table and one of the curious aspects of their surprise form is that they rank bottom for distance covered. Adam Bate looks at why their style of play ...
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February 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Nottingham Forest rank bottom for distance covered and they have also used the fewest players and have the fewest injuries. Maybe there is a connection? On the other advantages of Nuno Espirito Santo’s style of play.
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I’ve always wanted to run a marathon in memory of my Gran but never had the fitness to do it, however this year I’ve bit the bullet and committed to it in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. 🏃♂️
You can donate using the link below if you want to ⬇️
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You can donate using the link below if you want to ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
Running for the Alzheimer's Society in memory of Caroline Brookes
Help Casey Evans raise money to support Alzheimer's Society
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February 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I’ve always wanted to run a marathon in memory of my Gran but never had the fitness to do it, however this year I’ve bit the bullet and committed to it in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. 🏃♂️
You can donate using the link below if you want to ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
You can donate using the link below if you want to ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
🆕 Big win for Eddie Howe and Newcastle, who sealed another trip to Wembley after beating Arsenal at St. James' Park.
My review of the EFL Cup tie for the Premier League website -
www.premierleague.com/news/4243331
My review of the EFL Cup tie for the Premier League website -
www.premierleague.com/news/4243331
EFL Cup semi-final: What we learned from Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal
Ninad Barbadikar assesses the Magpies' win as they reached their second EFL Cup final in three seasons
www.premierleague.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🆕 Big win for Eddie Howe and Newcastle, who sealed another trip to Wembley after beating Arsenal at St. James' Park.
My review of the EFL Cup tie for the Premier League website -
www.premierleague.com/news/4243331
My review of the EFL Cup tie for the Premier League website -
www.premierleague.com/news/4243331
Goals #10 and #11 for Hugo Ekitiké in the Bundesliga today, any doubts of his form suffering without Omar Marmoush have been sufficiently answered.
Running the channels, exceptional movement in the box and efficient link-up play, the Frenchman has got it all.
Running the channels, exceptional movement in the box and efficient link-up play, the Frenchman has got it all.
January 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Goals #10 and #11 for Hugo Ekitiké in the Bundesliga today, any doubts of his form suffering without Omar Marmoush have been sufficiently answered.
Running the channels, exceptional movement in the box and efficient link-up play, the Frenchman has got it all.
Running the channels, exceptional movement in the box and efficient link-up play, the Frenchman has got it all.
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US visa restrictions have already compromised World Cup 2026. After winning their first-ever World Cup qualifier last year, the Cayman Islands forfeited their next game away to Cuba as travelling there would mean their players studying in the US would lose their ESTA visas.
January 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
US visa restrictions have already compromised World Cup 2026. After winning their first-ever World Cup qualifier last year, the Cayman Islands forfeited their next game away to Cuba as travelling there would mean their players studying in the US would lose their ESTA visas.
🆕ttx | Bournemouth's 5-0 win v Forest should come as little surprise to anyone who's followed the Cherries' progress under Andoni Iraola.
In my latest piece for BBC Sport, I broke down how Iraola has made them so good with his structured chaos.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
In my latest piece for BBC Sport, I broke down how Iraola has made them so good with his structured chaos.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Bournemouth under Iraola: Why have the Cherries been so good this season?
With Bournemouth challenging for a top-four place in the Premier League this season, BBC Sport analyses how the Cherries are doing it.
www.bbc.com
January 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🆕ttx | Bournemouth's 5-0 win v Forest should come as little surprise to anyone who's followed the Cherries' progress under Andoni Iraola.
In my latest piece for BBC Sport, I broke down how Iraola has made them so good with his structured chaos.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
In my latest piece for BBC Sport, I broke down how Iraola has made them so good with his structured chaos.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
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Here's my short video essay on the perils involved for an elite side to employ the services of Andoni Iraola...
youtube.com/shorts/wtFRJ... ttx
youtube.com/shorts/wtFRJ... ttx
Could Andoni Iraola Be The Next Elite Manager? | #Premierleague #soccer
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
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December 19, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Here's my short video essay on the perils involved for an elite side to employ the services of Andoni Iraola...
youtube.com/shorts/wtFRJ... ttx
youtube.com/shorts/wtFRJ... ttx
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🆕 Delighted to share my first piece for BBC Sport - I take a look at Arne Slot's Liverpool and the tactical tweaks he has made since Jürgen Klopp. ⚽🔴 ttx
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Arne Slot: How Liverpool boss has changed Reds since Jurgen Klopp
BBC Sport takes a closer look at some of Liverpool's more subtle tactical tweaks since Arne Slot took over from Jurgen Klopp.
www.bbc.com
December 18, 2024 at 7:12 AM
🆕 Delighted to share my first piece for BBC Sport - I take a look at Arne Slot's Liverpool and the tactical tweaks he has made since Jürgen Klopp. ⚽🔴 ttx
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
🆕 Delighted to share my first piece for BBC Sport - I take a look at Arne Slot's Liverpool and the tactical tweaks he has made since Jürgen Klopp. ⚽🔴 ttx
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Arne Slot: How Liverpool boss has changed Reds since Jurgen Klopp
BBC Sport takes a closer look at some of Liverpool's more subtle tactical tweaks since Arne Slot took over from Jurgen Klopp.
www.bbc.com
December 18, 2024 at 7:12 AM
🆕 Delighted to share my first piece for BBC Sport - I take a look at Arne Slot's Liverpool and the tactical tweaks he has made since Jürgen Klopp. ⚽🔴 ttx
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
This is going to be fantastic. Simply no other outcome is possible.
BREAKING: CD Projekt has unveiled The Witcher 4 with a six-minute trailer that confirms Ciri as protagonist. bit.ly/3Zy0WiX
#TheGameAwards
#TheGameAwards
December 13, 2024 at 8:23 AM
This is going to be fantastic. Simply no other outcome is possible.
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Hi,
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
Buy Mohamed a Coffee. ko-fi.com/moesquare
Become a supporter of Mohamed today! ❤️ Ko-fi lets you support the creators you love.
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December 10, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Hi,
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
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WILL STILL: MANAGER PROFILE 👁🗨
In this thread, I'll break down Will Still's tactics at Lens, touching on:
- His aggressive m2m pressing
- Interesting approach to build-up
- Flaws in attack
- And why, overall, I'm pretty positive about his future! ✅
In this thread, I'll break down Will Still's tactics at Lens, touching on:
- His aggressive m2m pressing
- Interesting approach to build-up
- Flaws in attack
- And why, overall, I'm pretty positive about his future! ✅
December 7, 2024 at 8:16 PM
WILL STILL: MANAGER PROFILE 👁🗨
In this thread, I'll break down Will Still's tactics at Lens, touching on:
- His aggressive m2m pressing
- Interesting approach to build-up
- Flaws in attack
- And why, overall, I'm pretty positive about his future! ✅
In this thread, I'll break down Will Still's tactics at Lens, touching on:
- His aggressive m2m pressing
- Interesting approach to build-up
- Flaws in attack
- And why, overall, I'm pretty positive about his future! ✅
Nick Woltemade is incredibly fun to watch. Super tall, great technique and has two goals off the bench already today. He needs a good run in the side to show his quality in the front two for Stuttgart.
December 6, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Nick Woltemade is incredibly fun to watch. Super tall, great technique and has two goals off the bench already today. He needs a good run in the side to show his quality in the front two for Stuttgart.
✍️New piece for Bundesliga.com looking at the David vs Goliath dynamic of Bayern Munich and Heidenheim ahead of their clash this weekend.
Frank Schmidt's would do incredibly well to halt their faltering form with a potentially historic win at the Allianz -
www.bundesliga.com/en/bundeslig...
Frank Schmidt's would do incredibly well to halt their faltering form with a potentially historic win at the Allianz -
www.bundesliga.com/en/bundeslig...
Bayern Munich vs. Heidenheim: How David has often troubled Goliath
Heidenheim's fixtures against Bayern Munich are the quintessential David vs. Goliath match-up of modern German football, pitting domestic giants against plucky Bundesliga newcomers. But Frank Schmidt'...
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December 5, 2024 at 2:52 PM
✍️New piece for Bundesliga.com looking at the David vs Goliath dynamic of Bayern Munich and Heidenheim ahead of their clash this weekend.
Frank Schmidt's would do incredibly well to halt their faltering form with a potentially historic win at the Allianz -
www.bundesliga.com/en/bundeslig...
Frank Schmidt's would do incredibly well to halt their faltering form with a potentially historic win at the Allianz -
www.bundesliga.com/en/bundeslig...
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I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know
Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...
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December 3, 2024 at 3:11 PM
I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
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Is Ryan Gravenberch the second coming of Mousa Dembélé? Are there any other Dembélé regens emerging? Which 6'9" centre-back put the long into long passes completed?
Find all the answers in Monday Night SCOUTED.
Find all the answers in Monday Night SCOUTED.
Ryan Gravenberch: Mousa Dembélé 2.0?
Monday Night SCOUTED is the only way to find out.
www.scoutednotebook.com
December 2, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Is Ryan Gravenberch the second coming of Mousa Dembélé? Are there any other Dembélé regens emerging? Which 6'9" centre-back put the long into long passes completed?
Find all the answers in Monday Night SCOUTED.
Find all the answers in Monday Night SCOUTED.
Amad Diallo at RWB is going excellently for Ruben Amorim.
December 1, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Amad Diallo at RWB is going excellently for Ruben Amorim.
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💥NEW POT SHOT ARTICLE💥
Maximising Martinelli, by @towells.bsky.social
🟡 Has Martinelli stagnated since 22/23?
🔵 What can Arteta do to get the most out of him?
🔴 Does getting more out of Martinelli mean getting less out of Saka & Ødegaard?
Give it a read: open.substack.com/pub/potshotp...
Maximising Martinelli, by @towells.bsky.social
🟡 Has Martinelli stagnated since 22/23?
🔵 What can Arteta do to get the most out of him?
🔴 Does getting more out of Martinelli mean getting less out of Saka & Ødegaard?
Give it a read: open.substack.com/pub/potshotp...
Maximising Martinelli
Martinelli's so-called stagnation is much maligned. But could he be the key to levelling up Arsenal's attack?
open.substack.com
November 29, 2024 at 10:07 AM
💥NEW POT SHOT ARTICLE💥
Maximising Martinelli, by @towells.bsky.social
🟡 Has Martinelli stagnated since 22/23?
🔵 What can Arteta do to get the most out of him?
🔴 Does getting more out of Martinelli mean getting less out of Saka & Ødegaard?
Give it a read: open.substack.com/pub/potshotp...
Maximising Martinelli, by @towells.bsky.social
🟡 Has Martinelli stagnated since 22/23?
🔵 What can Arteta do to get the most out of him?
🔴 Does getting more out of Martinelli mean getting less out of Saka & Ødegaard?
Give it a read: open.substack.com/pub/potshotp...
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I just want to put it out there that I am still looking/available for any paid remote recruitment work within football (club or consultancy). I've done public analysis for nearly a decade, and have a bit of experience working within the game as well during the early parts of Covid (2020-21)
November 27, 2024 at 4:08 PM
I just want to put it out there that I am still looking/available for any paid remote recruitment work within football (club or consultancy). I've done public analysis for nearly a decade, and have a bit of experience working within the game as well during the early parts of Covid (2020-21)
It's #DerKlassiker week and one of the key match-ups that will be the focus this time around is Serhou Guirassy vs Harry Kane ⚽🤺
A piece for Bundesliga.com on how both strikers compare, their similarities and what makes them so good -
www.bundesliga.com/en/bundeslig...
A piece for Bundesliga.com on how both strikers compare, their similarities and what makes them so good -
www.bundesliga.com/en/bundeslig...
Serhou Guirassy vs. Harry Kane: how do Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich's star strikers compare?
A big focus of the Klassiker battle between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich will be on the two star strikers. How do Serhou Guirassy and Harry Kane compare? bundesliga.com delves into the tale of ...
www.bundesliga.com
November 27, 2024 at 12:33 PM
It's #DerKlassiker week and one of the key match-ups that will be the focus this time around is Serhou Guirassy vs Harry Kane ⚽🤺
A piece for Bundesliga.com on how both strikers compare, their similarities and what makes them so good -
www.bundesliga.com/en/bundeslig...
A piece for Bundesliga.com on how both strikers compare, their similarities and what makes them so good -
www.bundesliga.com/en/bundeslig...
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Long read from me: Jake and I sat down with Diego Luna, the newly crowned MLS Young Player of the Year.
A story about coffee, community, futsal, international allegiance and outside-of-the-foot passes.
☕: www.scoutednotebook.com/p/diego-luna...
A story about coffee, community, futsal, international allegiance and outside-of-the-foot passes.
☕: www.scoutednotebook.com/p/diego-luna...
Diego Luna shoots for the moon
The MLS’ Young Player of the Year looks to the sky - while fighting to keep both feet on the ground.
www.scoutednotebook.com
November 26, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Long read from me: Jake and I sat down with Diego Luna, the newly crowned MLS Young Player of the Year.
A story about coffee, community, futsal, international allegiance and outside-of-the-foot passes.
☕: www.scoutednotebook.com/p/diego-luna...
A story about coffee, community, futsal, international allegiance and outside-of-the-foot passes.
☕: www.scoutednotebook.com/p/diego-luna...
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Artem Stepanov and Francis Onyeka have gone from #UYL to #UCL in no time at all. Both are in Bayer Leverkusen's UEFA Champions League squad against Red Bull Salzburg tonight having been UEFA Youth League standouts.
Here are Llew's unfiltered notes on them in the #UYL opener. Exciting talents.
Here are Llew's unfiltered notes on them in the #UYL opener. Exciting talents.
November 26, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Acquainted myself with Artem Stepanov today and it's really hard to avoid making the Erling Haaland comparisons - a talent to keep an eye on who should get some minutes in the medium term future at Leverkusen given the striker situation.
November 26, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Acquainted myself with Artem Stepanov today and it's really hard to avoid making the Erling Haaland comparisons - a talent to keep an eye on who should get some minutes in the medium term future at Leverkusen given the striker situation.