Ross Johnson
@bigcatcrash.bsky.social
UEFA B license coach
Masters in Coaching- Johan Cruyff Institute
Masters in Coaching- Johan Cruyff Institute
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Paige Bueckers on the hug with Geno: "Yeah, he told me he loved me and I told him I hated him, so ..."
April 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Paige Bueckers on the hug with Geno: "Yeah, he told me he loved me and I told him I hated him, so ..."
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The diversity of team styles in the 2024-25 Premier League increases the importance of forcing the opponent to play the game that suits you more than it does them.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
Want to thrive in the Premier League? Don’t play the game your opponents want you to play
The teams currently succeeding in England's top flight are experts at pushing opposing sides into situations that expose their weaknesses
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The diversity of team styles in the 2024-25 Premier League increases the importance of forcing the opponent to play the game that suits you more than it does them.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
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*gazes wistfully out a window*
Marine Le Pen Found Guilty of Embezzlement, Banned From Next Elections
Judges convicted the far-right leader of misusing EU funds and barred her from running in the 2027 French presidential elections.
www.wsj.com
March 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
*gazes wistfully out a window*
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let’s see how crystal dunn is doing at psg, oh
March 30, 2025 at 3:37 AM
let’s see how crystal dunn is doing at psg, oh
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Jacquie Ovalle is not of this world.
March 4, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Jacquie Ovalle is not of this world.
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Zelenskyy went into that nest of vipers and roasted them all. Good. They all exposed themselves, they demeaned themselves in a way that was undeniable. Perfect.
February 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Zelenskyy went into that nest of vipers and roasted them all. Good. They all exposed themselves, they demeaned themselves in a way that was undeniable. Perfect.
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Editor’s note: everything I’d write about that game is in this piece. I don’t think you’d want to read “why Arsenal can’t break through against tough blocks with big players, and why they shoulda done something about it” for the tenth time.
I’m gonna go write about Sverre Nypan.
I’m gonna go write about Sverre Nypan.
My new Arsenal long-read is up.
— How the summer 2023 overhaul was successfully designed to avenge a memorable loss to City
— Why it’s past time to treat Newcastle-style blocks with the same ferocity in the market
— Where we go after all the fucking injuries
— Tactics, analytics, and more
— How the summer 2023 overhaul was successfully designed to avenge a memorable loss to City
— Why it’s past time to treat Newcastle-style blocks with the same ferocity in the market
— Where we go after all the fucking injuries
— Tactics, analytics, and more
New superpowers, old kryptonite
How the 2023 overhaul was designed to propel Arsenal past City; why it’s past time to treat Newcastle-style blocks with the same ferocity in the market; and where we go after all the fucking injuries
billycarpenter.substack.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Editor’s note: everything I’d write about that game is in this piece. I don’t think you’d want to read “why Arsenal can’t break through against tough blocks with big players, and why they shoulda done something about it” for the tenth time.
I’m gonna go write about Sverre Nypan.
I’m gonna go write about Sverre Nypan.
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Expanding upon this with some other phases. Essentially a four-box-two. It's less of "Merino as a striker" than "Merino and Ø as floating 10s," with Trossard and Nwaneri pinching in centrally during advanced phases to get them max shooting opportunities. I think FBs should mostly stay wide.
February 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Expanding upon this with some other phases. Essentially a four-box-two. It's less of "Merino as a striker" than "Merino and Ø as floating 10s," with Trossard and Nwaneri pinching in centrally during advanced phases to get them max shooting opportunities. I think FBs should mostly stay wide.
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ttx
Exclusive interview with Andoni Iraola: the almost reluctant coach driving the post-Guardiola world
- giving his players the freedom to attack
- his plans when he plays wealthy teams
- how football changes faster than ever
- Basque influence
- his own aims
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
- giving his players the freedom to attack
- his plans when he plays wealthy teams
- how football changes faster than ever
- Basque influence
- his own aims
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Andoni Iraola: The reluctant coach leading a post-Pep tactical revolution
In an exclusive interview with The Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delaney, the Bournemouth manager opens up on giving players freedom, his laidback persona and how to beat the Premier Leag...
www.independent.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
ttx
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At the Deathbed, by Edvard Munch, 1895
February 10, 2025 at 2:16 AM
At the Deathbed, by Edvard Munch, 1895
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probably the most mischievous grin ever
February 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
probably the most mischievous grin ever
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Diabolical halftime show. Generational hate. We haven’t seen this kind of pettiness since Alfred Borden was ruining Robert Angier’s life in The Prestige
February 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Diabolical halftime show. Generational hate. We haven’t seen this kind of pettiness since Alfred Borden was ruining Robert Angier’s life in The Prestige
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This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for Ozempic - National | Globalnews.ca
In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.
globalnews.ca
February 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
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What I learned (and reified) at the inaugural American Soccer Insights Summit #ASIS2025
(shout out to @mlsstat.bsky.social for the dashboard linked in the article)
verdeallday.com/american-soc...
(shout out to @mlsstat.bsky.social for the dashboard linked in the article)
verdeallday.com/american-soc...
The future of soccer is data-driven: American Soccer Insights Summit shows what numbers can do
Data can tell us a lot about soccer. I spent two days with some of the people uncovering new insights.
verdeallday.com
February 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
What I learned (and reified) at the inaugural American Soccer Insights Summit #ASIS2025
(shout out to @mlsstat.bsky.social for the dashboard linked in the article)
verdeallday.com/american-soc...
(shout out to @mlsstat.bsky.social for the dashboard linked in the article)
verdeallday.com/american-soc...
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our nation has a Kennedy missing his brain and now a white man from Dallas is about to help LBJ win. welcome back, 1963
February 2, 2025 at 5:48 AM
our nation has a Kennedy missing his brain and now a white man from Dallas is about to help LBJ win. welcome back, 1963
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Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola: pressing machine, transition monsters and a direct approach on the ball.
Analysing their incredible performances this season with @liamtharme.bsky.social
#AFCB
www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...
Analysing their incredible performances this season with @liamtharme.bsky.social
#AFCB
www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...
How Bournemouth became the Premier League’s best team to watch – and worst to play against
How the division's smallest club took a risk, backed their talented head coach, recruited smartly and refined their style
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola: pressing machine, transition monsters and a direct approach on the ball.
Analysing their incredible performances this season with @liamtharme.bsky.social
#AFCB
www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...
Analysing their incredible performances this season with @liamtharme.bsky.social
#AFCB
www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...
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⚽ 𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬
In case you missed it (I did), the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Research Papers have been released!
This year there are 3 football papers, find all of them below.
📎 tinyurl.com/ssac25
In case you missed it (I did), the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Research Papers have been released!
This year there are 3 football papers, find all of them below.
📎 tinyurl.com/ssac25
January 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
⚽ 𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬
In case you missed it (I did), the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Research Papers have been released!
This year there are 3 football papers, find all of them below.
📎 tinyurl.com/ssac25
In case you missed it (I did), the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Research Papers have been released!
This year there are 3 football papers, find all of them below.
📎 tinyurl.com/ssac25
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Greenland going HARD with this new jersey 🥵
Unable to apply to UEFA, the territory 2142 miles from North America will be hoping to become the 42nd member of CONCACAF. A jersey that could be seen at a stateside game near you, but only if their May application gets approved 😏
Unable to apply to UEFA, the territory 2142 miles from North America will be hoping to become the 42nd member of CONCACAF. A jersey that could be seen at a stateside game near you, but only if their May application gets approved 😏
December 13, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Greenland going HARD with this new jersey 🥵
Unable to apply to UEFA, the territory 2142 miles from North America will be hoping to become the 42nd member of CONCACAF. A jersey that could be seen at a stateside game near you, but only if their May application gets approved 😏
Unable to apply to UEFA, the territory 2142 miles from North America will be hoping to become the 42nd member of CONCACAF. A jersey that could be seen at a stateside game near you, but only if their May application gets approved 😏
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It's rude how little academy and community coaches get paid. Constantly treading the line between football coach and social/youth worker. It's a highly skilled profession that doesn't get the respect or pay it deserves. It's a shame, especially when 'elite' coaches don't care about players enough.
December 13, 2024 at 12:59 PM
It's rude how little academy and community coaches get paid. Constantly treading the line between football coach and social/youth worker. It's a highly skilled profession that doesn't get the respect or pay it deserves. It's a shame, especially when 'elite' coaches don't care about players enough.
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DOOR 11
Walterball
Team: Hamburger SV
Season: 2023-2024
Coach: Tim Walter
ttx
Walterball
Team: Hamburger SV
Season: 2023-2024
Coach: Tim Walter
ttx
December 11, 2024 at 4:21 PM
DOOR 11
Walterball
Team: Hamburger SV
Season: 2023-2024
Coach: Tim Walter
ttx
Walterball
Team: Hamburger SV
Season: 2023-2024
Coach: Tim Walter
ttx
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(bernie sanders voice) no one should wake up and find they have seventy five new emails
December 9, 2024 at 2:03 PM
(bernie sanders voice) no one should wake up and find they have seventy five new emails
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ttx - Fulham kept Arsenal at bay during this first half (1 shot and just 0.18xG from open play)
5-4-1 midblock: Close passing lanes to Ode and Saka by congesting the LHS, and force the Gunners to go to the left.
Timber's absence from RB is affecting AFC's dynamics too.
5-4-1 midblock: Close passing lanes to Ode and Saka by congesting the LHS, and force the Gunners to go to the left.
Timber's absence from RB is affecting AFC's dynamics too.
December 8, 2024 at 3:01 PM
ttx - Fulham kept Arsenal at bay during this first half (1 shot and just 0.18xG from open play)
5-4-1 midblock: Close passing lanes to Ode and Saka by congesting the LHS, and force the Gunners to go to the left.
Timber's absence from RB is affecting AFC's dynamics too.
5-4-1 midblock: Close passing lanes to Ode and Saka by congesting the LHS, and force the Gunners to go to the left.
Timber's absence from RB is affecting AFC's dynamics too.