Think you’ve nailed it. Xabi because of those longer range passes probably moves into Pathfinder with the ability to platform. Mascherano is an example of his OOP role being more important. He was the Disruptor but platformed IP. Like Caicedo?

Heart Gold and Soul Silver are also good as an updated version. But Gold doing all 16 gym badges is unreal.

This. But also, the answer is Gold.

That’s why, when he does finally put himself and his writing first, you should read it. You will thoroughly enjoy it and you will want to read more.

Here is the Substack piece: open.substack.com/pub/redstory...

Below is the RB Leipzig piece:

Tom carries everything business-related for SCOUTED. This means I get to do whatever I want, whenever I want before then chucking it at him to fix. That means he does not get to write as much himself even though that’s what he loves to do the most. I am so very grateful.

That is far too kind for me to deal with, Billy.

That’s a relief. At the same time, there is an art to saying and showing all of that in as succinct way as possible which I’m still getting to grips with.

I can’t help myself.

I try v hard to shout out independent publications where possible, because they need all the help they can get.

@backheeled.com, @scoutedftbl.com, Not The Top 20, Ranks FC & Gegenpressing Newsletter all bring life to my inbox and pod feeds. Thanks guys.

It’s all just mental. I’m happy to sit back and resist it.

The #discourse around him is low-key the most outrageous

Too kind. 🔥