Jake
@setpiecesicko.bsky.social
The "Ben White Throw-ins" and "Man Utd Corners" Guy
@potshot.bsky.social
@potshot.bsky.social
Last min set-piece preview I’m sure everyone was clamouring for ⬇️ Both teams neatly conceded their 10th of the season last week (~33% of their total conceded!)
Also, Myles was 2 when we last played at the Ems in a UCL semi final 🙂
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
Also, Myles was 2 when we last played at the Ems in a UCL semi final 🙂
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
How set-pieces can win a Champions League semi-final for both Arsenal and PSG
Arsenal take on Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, and set-pieces could prove vital.
www.squawka.com
April 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Last min set-piece preview I’m sure everyone was clamouring for ⬇️ Both teams neatly conceded their 10th of the season last week (~33% of their total conceded!)
Also, Myles was 2 when we last played at the Ems in a UCL semi final 🙂
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
Also, Myles was 2 when we last played at the Ems in a UCL semi final 🙂
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
Elite from Ahmed, really interesting to see how this trend plays out with the boom of set-piece coaches
Why Premier League teams are scoring from their defensive corners.
Piece on counter-attacks from corners and their slight return this season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...
Piece on counter-attacks from corners and their slight return this season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...
Why Premier League teams (yes, especially Liverpool) are so dangerous after defending corners
Goals from corners are down and counter-attacks from corners are up
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Elite from Ahmed, really interesting to see how this trend plays out with the boom of set-piece coaches
Please read and make the holiday sabotage this piece required worth it for me
And don't forget to check out @setpiecesicko.bsky.social's new piece about how we can adapt our set pieces after the loss of Gabriel: open.substack.com/pub/potshotp...
In Need of Jovine Intervention
How to save Arsenal’s set-pieces without our Angel Gabriel
open.substack.com
April 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Please read and make the holiday sabotage this piece required worth it for me
One for the Geordies (and the masochistic LFC fans):
I had a look at Dan Burn's seemingly inevitable header, and just how inevitable it really was. How well did Newcastle set it up? How badly did LFC stumble into it? And, most importantly, how is Dan Burn that tall? www.squawka.com/en/features/...
I had a look at Dan Burn's seemingly inevitable header, and just how inevitable it really was. How well did Newcastle set it up? How badly did LFC stumble into it? And, most importantly, how is Dan Burn that tall? www.squawka.com/en/features/...
How Newcastle's Dan Burn hit Liverpool with a sneak attack in Carabao Cup final
Dan Burn opened the scoring for Newcastle in their 2-1 Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool. Set piece expert Jake Fox breaks down the goal.
www.squawka.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
One for the Geordies (and the masochistic LFC fans):
I had a look at Dan Burn's seemingly inevitable header, and just how inevitable it really was. How well did Newcastle set it up? How badly did LFC stumble into it? And, most importantly, how is Dan Burn that tall? www.squawka.com/en/features/...
I had a look at Dan Burn's seemingly inevitable header, and just how inevitable it really was. How well did Newcastle set it up? How badly did LFC stumble into it? And, most importantly, how is Dan Burn that tall? www.squawka.com/en/features/...
Making actual use of Ødegaard's limited whip + depth by shifting the blockers 10 yards up, and not worrying about the 'run from back to front' stuff - Merino has always been an elite front-post aerial attacker too, showed it at RSO.
Very happy with those adaptations from Jover
Very happy with those adaptations from Jover
March 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Making actual use of Ødegaard's limited whip + depth by shifting the blockers 10 yards up, and not worrying about the 'run from back to front' stuff - Merino has always been an elite front-post aerial attacker too, showed it at RSO.
Very happy with those adaptations from Jover
Very happy with those adaptations from Jover
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
Did some more writing (I long for the days without strict word-counts)
Did some more writing (I long for the days without strict word-counts)
Four reasons why Arsenal have stopped scoring from set-pieces
Arsenal have struggled to score from set pieces recently. But why are the Gunners on such a barren run, given their previous success?
www.squawka.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
www.squawka.com/en/features/...
Did some more writing (I long for the days without strict word-counts)
Did some more writing (I long for the days without strict word-counts)
Bournemouth the league's most influential side this season imho
February 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Bournemouth the league's most influential side this season imho
Didn't manage to catch the game midweek but now giving it a rewatch: Insane but not surprising how everyone focused on the Ødegaard miss, rather than on the fact he's the only reason we didn't completely roll over in the first 20 minutes
February 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Didn't manage to catch the game midweek but now giving it a rewatch: Insane but not surprising how everyone focused on the Ødegaard miss, rather than on the fact he's the only reason we didn't completely roll over in the first 20 minutes
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Anyways!
We’re not here to take part, we’re here to take over 💯😤🔥
We’re not here to take part, we’re here to take over 💯😤🔥
February 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Anyways!
We’re not here to take part, we’re here to take over 💯😤🔥
We’re not here to take part, we’re here to take over 💯😤🔥
A shame to lose him but I'm lower on Heaven than most. Growing physicality but inconsistent with using his size, and despite his *elite* qualities IP, he was always such a risk OOP next to Saliba. Aerially pretty weak too.
Without that physicality, his pathway at AFC was always a doubt
Without that physicality, his pathway at AFC was always a doubt
January 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A shame to lose him but I'm lower on Heaven than most. Growing physicality but inconsistent with using his size, and despite his *elite* qualities IP, he was always such a risk OOP next to Saliba. Aerially pretty weak too.
Without that physicality, his pathway at AFC was always a doubt
Without that physicality, his pathway at AFC was always a doubt
We did another pod! We were happy about Arsenal (mostly)! We talked about transfers!
Use it to pass the time before having to watch another Emery game
Use it to pass the time before having to watch another Emery game
💥NLD & TRANSFER RUMOURS💥
#112: Two Cookies, a Transfer and a NLD Win
🎙: @alexcollings.bsky.social @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social
🟡 Return of the Press
🔵 Myles and Rice's symbiosis
🔴 What do we need this January?
⚪️ Early thoughts on Thoobi
Listen 👉 pod.fo/e/29fb69
#112: Two Cookies, a Transfer and a NLD Win
🎙: @alexcollings.bsky.social @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social
🟡 Return of the Press
🔵 Myles and Rice's symbiosis
🔴 What do we need this January?
⚪️ Early thoughts on Thoobi
Listen 👉 pod.fo/e/29fb69
January 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We did another pod! We were happy about Arsenal (mostly)! We talked about transfers!
Use it to pass the time before having to watch another Emery game
Use it to pass the time before having to watch another Emery game
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After finding out my job start date was pushed to next week, Towells has mercilessly forced me to record a pod tomorrow.
So I got the S̶c̶o̶o̶b̶y̶ Thoobi Gang back together (cc @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social) to do a bonus ep reviewing the Spurs game and discussing the transfer window…
So I got the S̶c̶o̶o̶b̶y̶ Thoobi Gang back together (cc @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social) to do a bonus ep reviewing the Spurs game and discussing the transfer window…
January 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
After finding out my job start date was pushed to next week, Towells has mercilessly forced me to record a pod tomorrow.
So I got the S̶c̶o̶o̶b̶y̶ Thoobi Gang back together (cc @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social) to do a bonus ep reviewing the Spurs game and discussing the transfer window…
So I got the S̶c̶o̶o̶b̶y̶ Thoobi Gang back together (cc @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social) to do a bonus ep reviewing the Spurs game and discussing the transfer window…
Pretty happy with this ep, scuffed mic quality and all.
Think now I’m beyond the rage at opportunities missed, I’m trying to be a lot more understanding of how we missed them. Manas also bails us out of vibing our way through a tactics pod 🙏🏻
Think now I’m beyond the rage at opportunities missed, I’m trying to be a lot more understanding of how we missed them. Manas also bails us out of vibing our way through a tactics pod 🙏🏻
💥A MASSIVE WEEK💥
#111: Foundations Are Getting Quaky
🎙: @towells.bsky.social @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @watman.bsky.social
🟡 better performances, worse results
🔵 Build up & artificial set pieces
🔴 Zubimendi & The Implications
⚪️ Can Arsenal handle a more transitional PL?
Listen: pod.fo/e/29e07d
#111: Foundations Are Getting Quaky
🎙: @towells.bsky.social @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @watman.bsky.social
🟡 better performances, worse results
🔵 Build up & artificial set pieces
🔴 Zubimendi & The Implications
⚪️ Can Arsenal handle a more transitional PL?
Listen: pod.fo/e/29e07d
January 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Pretty happy with this ep, scuffed mic quality and all.
Think now I’m beyond the rage at opportunities missed, I’m trying to be a lot more understanding of how we missed them. Manas also bails us out of vibing our way through a tactics pod 🙏🏻
Think now I’m beyond the rage at opportunities missed, I’m trying to be a lot more understanding of how we missed them. Manas also bails us out of vibing our way through a tactics pod 🙏🏻
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My thoughts on Zubimendi for the @potshot.bsky.social Substack back in July.
If you can't tell, I adore him.
potshotpod.substack.com/i/146862505/...
If you can't tell, I adore him.
potshotpod.substack.com/i/146862505/...
Taking Aim: Declan Rice's Double-Pivot Partner
Scouting for the best fit alongside our No. 41
potshotpod.substack.com
January 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
My thoughts on Zubimendi for the @potshot.bsky.social Substack back in July.
If you can't tell, I adore him.
potshotpod.substack.com/i/146862505/...
If you can't tell, I adore him.
potshotpod.substack.com/i/146862505/...
Some selected stats to complement this excellent thread:
- Lowest itl for attacks centrally
- 2nd lowest itl for shot % outside of box
- Midtable for OutBox and PenArea shots despite 3rd itl for total goals (big 6yd/SP bias)
BONUS - lowest LHS shots itl
All from whoscored
- Lowest itl for attacks centrally
- 2nd lowest itl for shot % outside of box
- Midtable for OutBox and PenArea shots despite 3rd itl for total goals (big 6yd/SP bias)
BONUS - lowest LHS shots itl
All from whoscored
January 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Some selected stats to complement this excellent thread:
- Lowest itl for attacks centrally
- 2nd lowest itl for shot % outside of box
- Midtable for OutBox and PenArea shots despite 3rd itl for total goals (big 6yd/SP bias)
BONUS - lowest LHS shots itl
All from whoscored
- Lowest itl for attacks centrally
- 2nd lowest itl for shot % outside of box
- Midtable for OutBox and PenArea shots despite 3rd itl for total goals (big 6yd/SP bias)
BONUS - lowest LHS shots itl
All from whoscored
Between the constant lack of fitness and the general variability of his style, I’m slowly but surely souring on Calafiori, especially with the funding lost on an actual LW. Needs a big second half of the season
January 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Between the constant lack of fitness and the general variability of his style, I’m slowly but surely souring on Calafiori, especially with the funding lost on an actual LW. Needs a big second half of the season
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It's Boxing Day. The family are asleep in front of the sofa. You've got a leftovers sandwich.
It's the perfect time to listen to the latest episode of Pot Shot. Enjoy 👇
It's the perfect time to listen to the latest episode of Pot Shot. Enjoy 👇
💥 JESUS (RE)BORN💥
#108: Miracle on N5 Street
🎙️: @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @alexcollings.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social
🔴 A deserved 5-1 win?
🔵 An adapted build-up structure
🟡 Jesus is reborn
⚪️ Saka out: what next?
Listen here 👉 pod.fo/e/295274
#108: Miracle on N5 Street
🎙️: @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @alexcollings.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social
🔴 A deserved 5-1 win?
🔵 An adapted build-up structure
🟡 Jesus is reborn
⚪️ Saka out: what next?
Listen here 👉 pod.fo/e/295274
December 26, 2024 at 11:12 AM
It's Boxing Day. The family are asleep in front of the sofa. You've got a leftovers sandwich.
It's the perfect time to listen to the latest episode of Pot Shot. Enjoy 👇
It's the perfect time to listen to the latest episode of Pot Shot. Enjoy 👇
Personally would give Saka like 3 months. No need to rush him back when we’re likely out of the race after this spell, and I’d much rather him have career longevity than wreck himself for the sake of a closer second place finish
December 23, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Personally would give Saka like 3 months. No need to rush him back when we’re likely out of the race after this spell, and I’d much rather him have career longevity than wreck himself for the sake of a closer second place finish
Had to pause the @potshot.bsky.social recording today because @alexcollings.bsky.social was laughing at me too much. There’s a reason Tots Ep3 is taking its time, and most of it’s the HR proceedings
December 23, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Had to pause the @potshot.bsky.social recording today because @alexcollings.bsky.social was laughing at me too much. There’s a reason Tots Ep3 is taking its time, and most of it’s the HR proceedings
Feeling quietly confident Utd concede yet another SP goal today, given how good Bmouth are. Expect those big spaces between zonals and general mobility issues on SPs to get abused by Bmouths excellent movement
December 22, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Feeling quietly confident Utd concede yet another SP goal today, given how good Bmouth are. Expect those big spaces between zonals and general mobility issues on SPs to get abused by Bmouths excellent movement
Not sure how much of a safe space this app is for this kinda opinion, but:
Jhon Durán is what people tried to convince me Darwin Núñez was
Top player, with just the right sprinkling of chaos
Jhon Durán is what people tried to convince me Darwin Núñez was
Top player, with just the right sprinkling of chaos
December 21, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Not sure how much of a safe space this app is for this kinda opinion, but:
Jhon Durán is what people tried to convince me Darwin Núñez was
Top player, with just the right sprinkling of chaos
Jhon Durán is what people tried to convince me Darwin Núñez was
Top player, with just the right sprinkling of chaos
Not a surprise that we’ve scored 2 and had numerous big chances off quick free kicks this season. Have to stop letting the opposition settle us so easily, especially when our throw-ins (and *especially* Timber’s) are generally very poor on the attack
Thank you. I will now post the excerpt in the hope that people will read the wider newsletter.
December 20, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Not a surprise that we’ve scored 2 and had numerous big chances off quick free kicks this season. Have to stop letting the opposition settle us so easily, especially when our throw-ins (and *especially* Timber’s) are generally very poor on the attack
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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...
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@setpiecesicko.bsky.social when anyone asks him to be on a podcast
December 17, 2024 at 5:04 PM
@setpiecesicko.bsky.social when anyone asks him to be on a podcast
Frankly very grateful for this. The only thing that would make games like Everton and Fulham worse is having people tell me that Nketiah is the solution. My phone would be somewhere in the Thames
Eddie having such a poor start to his career at Palace has genuinely thrown me. I thought he’d bag 10 league goals minimum.
December 16, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Frankly very grateful for this. The only thing that would make games like Everton and Fulham worse is having people tell me that Nketiah is the solution. My phone would be somewhere in the Thames