Travis Levison
@travislevison52.bsky.social
Writer/Content creator for GetFootballEU | UCFB student | Passion in football business, data, tactics, analysis, and (unfortunately) Tottenham!
Players can change. Managers can change. Results can change. Life can change.
But the enjoyment experienced from a Seb Stafford-Bloor Hamburg piece, will never change.
Brilliant stuff Seb!
But the enjoyment experienced from a Seb Stafford-Bloor Hamburg piece, will never change.
Brilliant stuff Seb!
March 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Players can change. Managers can change. Results can change. Life can change.
But the enjoyment experienced from a Seb Stafford-Bloor Hamburg piece, will never change.
Brilliant stuff Seb!
But the enjoyment experienced from a Seb Stafford-Bloor Hamburg piece, will never change.
Brilliant stuff Seb!
Well, you can, your business will just literally die - see 777 partners (sports example ofc)
February 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Well, you can, your business will just literally die - see 777 partners (sports example ofc)
Oh yeah I agree, hadn’t read yet but have now.
Think it’s clear that a sale isn’t feasibly going to happen anytime soon. Valuations are sky high and clubs at such a high-level just aren’t going unless in a crisis scenario (e.g. Chelsea, Everton)
Even Brentford can’t seem to get an investment!
Think it’s clear that a sale isn’t feasibly going to happen anytime soon. Valuations are sky high and clubs at such a high-level just aren’t going unless in a crisis scenario (e.g. Chelsea, Everton)
Even Brentford can’t seem to get an investment!
February 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Oh yeah I agree, hadn’t read yet but have now.
Think it’s clear that a sale isn’t feasibly going to happen anytime soon. Valuations are sky high and clubs at such a high-level just aren’t going unless in a crisis scenario (e.g. Chelsea, Everton)
Even Brentford can’t seem to get an investment!
Think it’s clear that a sale isn’t feasibly going to happen anytime soon. Valuations are sky high and clubs at such a high-level just aren’t going unless in a crisis scenario (e.g. Chelsea, Everton)
Even Brentford can’t seem to get an investment!
I’m a Spurs fan, and I’m very much in the boat of be careful what you wish for, but the thought of Levy staying on in a sporting role specifically is not going to go down well, and rightfully so
February 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I’m a Spurs fan, and I’m very much in the boat of be careful what you wish for, but the thought of Levy staying on in a sporting role specifically is not going to go down well, and rightfully so
This was very good.
Hard truths hurt, and those that are afraid to here them will avoid these points, but it’s the truth.
Hard truths hurt, and those that are afraid to here them will avoid these points, but it’s the truth.
February 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
This was very good.
Hard truths hurt, and those that are afraid to here them will avoid these points, but it’s the truth.
Hard truths hurt, and those that are afraid to here them will avoid these points, but it’s the truth.
It’s a fantastic pod, such great insight and thought process behind it.
February 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It’s a fantastic pod, such great insight and thought process behind it.
Agreed. Weirdly it makes me more confident in Ange (if we stick with it) in the long run, just because I now think that he won’t submit to the pressure again, and will now firmly stick to his principles.
I don’t know if doing that will make him successful, but if he were to be, it’s only way he can
I don’t know if doing that will make him successful, but if he were to be, it’s only way he can
February 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Agreed. Weirdly it makes me more confident in Ange (if we stick with it) in the long run, just because I now think that he won’t submit to the pressure again, and will now firmly stick to his principles.
I don’t know if doing that will make him successful, but if he were to be, it’s only way he can
I don’t know if doing that will make him successful, but if he were to be, it’s only way he can
I know you’re mostly on here now rather than X (as I am slowly trying to do), but just wanted to say this was a brilliant read. Great job.
January 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
I know you’re mostly on here now rather than X (as I am slowly trying to do), but just wanted to say this was a brilliant read. Great job.
Where do you think he’d best fit, Ted?
January 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Where do you think he’d best fit, Ted?
Crazy to think about how much Dragusin being another signing could’ve altered things.
We’d have one less player needing to offload, and could very plausibly have very strong CB options nailed down for a long time.
We’d have one less player needing to offload, and could very plausibly have very strong CB options nailed down for a long time.
January 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Crazy to think about how much Dragusin being another signing could’ve altered things.
We’d have one less player needing to offload, and could very plausibly have very strong CB options nailed down for a long time.
We’d have one less player needing to offload, and could very plausibly have very strong CB options nailed down for a long time.
Really enjoyed this Phil - Loving the variety of guests and players covered!
I’d love to see a similar player profile on Vitor Reis, but also something on the Rashford situation, especially given I think your pod is particularly good at exploring the psychological side of football.
I’d love to see a similar player profile on Vitor Reis, but also something on the Rashford situation, especially given I think your pod is particularly good at exploring the psychological side of football.
January 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Really enjoyed this Phil - Loving the variety of guests and players covered!
I’d love to see a similar player profile on Vitor Reis, but also something on the Rashford situation, especially given I think your pod is particularly good at exploring the psychological side of football.
I’d love to see a similar player profile on Vitor Reis, but also something on the Rashford situation, especially given I think your pod is particularly good at exploring the psychological side of football.
It’s been so often seen and discussed before - Gasperini maximising output of attackers that have, often previously, not shown the same output elsewhere - Lookman, Gomez, CDK, etc.
With Højlund however, rather than a rehabilitation after a failed move, it may be the reverse.
With Højlund however, rather than a rehabilitation after a failed move, it may be the reverse.
January 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It’s been so often seen and discussed before - Gasperini maximising output of attackers that have, often previously, not shown the same output elsewhere - Lookman, Gomez, CDK, etc.
With Højlund however, rather than a rehabilitation after a failed move, it may be the reverse.
With Højlund however, rather than a rehabilitation after a failed move, it may be the reverse.
Jake mentioned how positioning him on the right could force him to play in that area (thus improving him) and how Gasp already did this.
But again, the problem may be that he wasn’t in that role long enough to retain the traits, so at Utd he’s reverted to how he played pre-Gasp
But again, the problem may be that he wasn’t in that role long enough to retain the traits, so at Utd he’s reverted to how he played pre-Gasp
January 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Jake mentioned how positioning him on the right could force him to play in that area (thus improving him) and how Gasp already did this.
But again, the problem may be that he wasn’t in that role long enough to retain the traits, so at Utd he’s reverted to how he played pre-Gasp
But again, the problem may be that he wasn’t in that role long enough to retain the traits, so at Utd he’s reverted to how he played pre-Gasp
I’m not suggesting that Højlund over-performed in that season, because after all it was HIM that showed qualities of a top striker.
But, that he was there for such a short period that the qualities Gasperini’s system fostered didn’t yet ingrain into his skillset or mindset (e.g. types of runs).
But, that he was there for such a short period that the qualities Gasperini’s system fostered didn’t yet ingrain into his skillset or mindset (e.g. types of runs).
January 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I’m not suggesting that Højlund over-performed in that season, because after all it was HIM that showed qualities of a top striker.
But, that he was there for such a short period that the qualities Gasperini’s system fostered didn’t yet ingrain into his skillset or mindset (e.g. types of runs).
But, that he was there for such a short period that the qualities Gasperini’s system fostered didn’t yet ingrain into his skillset or mindset (e.g. types of runs).
Great piece Seb.
Think you covered all angles really well (no pun intended), in terms of his style, ability, and mentality.
Looks as if he’ll have his work permit for Liverpool, so will be interesting to see how he adjusts to such a rapid introduction and step up!
Think you covered all angles really well (no pun intended), in terms of his style, ability, and mentality.
Looks as if he’ll have his work permit for Liverpool, so will be interesting to see how he adjusts to such a rapid introduction and step up!
January 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Great piece Seb.
Think you covered all angles really well (no pun intended), in terms of his style, ability, and mentality.
Looks as if he’ll have his work permit for Liverpool, so will be interesting to see how he adjusts to such a rapid introduction and step up!
Think you covered all angles really well (no pun intended), in terms of his style, ability, and mentality.
Looks as if he’ll have his work permit for Liverpool, so will be interesting to see how he adjusts to such a rapid introduction and step up!
Not saying it’s wrong, unfair or anything like that, but just an interesting thought.
Imagine how different and ever-changing the sporting world would be, and how quickly smaller clubs could scale up, if recent success held more weight to stakeholders than historic success does.
Imagine how different and ever-changing the sporting world would be, and how quickly smaller clubs could scale up, if recent success held more weight to stakeholders than historic success does.
January 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Not saying it’s wrong, unfair or anything like that, but just an interesting thought.
Imagine how different and ever-changing the sporting world would be, and how quickly smaller clubs could scale up, if recent success held more weight to stakeholders than historic success does.
Imagine how different and ever-changing the sporting world would be, and how quickly smaller clubs could scale up, if recent success held more weight to stakeholders than historic success does.
But the size and history of Utd just holds so much power beyond anything else.
Of course a lot of it is resources and finances, but if it weren’t for the weight legacy holds, that financial advantage wouldn’t exist.
Of course a lot of it is resources and finances, but if it weren’t for the weight legacy holds, that financial advantage wouldn’t exist.
January 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
But the size and history of Utd just holds so much power beyond anything else.
Of course a lot of it is resources and finances, but if it weren’t for the weight legacy holds, that financial advantage wouldn’t exist.
Of course a lot of it is resources and finances, but if it weren’t for the weight legacy holds, that financial advantage wouldn’t exist.
I think in terms of the profile/ level of manager, and his history in over-performing with lesser teams, he’s a great appointment. The worry is that it’s a starkly different style of play and he’s got a history of being rather harsh (to put it lightly). But maybe that’s exactly what they need!
December 20, 2024 at 9:31 AM
I think in terms of the profile/ level of manager, and his history in over-performing with lesser teams, he’s a great appointment. The worry is that it’s a starkly different style of play and he’s got a history of being rather harsh (to put it lightly). But maybe that’s exactly what they need!
To be honest I think the situation goes far beyond the players at this point.
The problem lies within the culture right now imo, fans turning on managers too quickly, therefore deterring fans and players, as you mention, from wanting to join.
The problem lies within the culture right now imo, fans turning on managers too quickly, therefore deterring fans and players, as you mention, from wanting to join.
December 9, 2024 at 9:45 AM
To be honest I think the situation goes far beyond the players at this point.
The problem lies within the culture right now imo, fans turning on managers too quickly, therefore deterring fans and players, as you mention, from wanting to join.
The problem lies within the culture right now imo, fans turning on managers too quickly, therefore deterring fans and players, as you mention, from wanting to join.
This was great Tom.
The things you have planned next year may be in early stages, but it looks fantastic - I’m excited.
The things you have planned next year may be in early stages, but it looks fantastic - I’m excited.
December 7, 2024 at 11:23 AM
This was great Tom.
The things you have planned next year may be in early stages, but it looks fantastic - I’m excited.
The things you have planned next year may be in early stages, but it looks fantastic - I’m excited.
Genuinely, at what point do we petition to rename him Tyler Dribbling?
November 26, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Genuinely, at what point do we petition to rename him Tyler Dribbling?