Arsenal Dominates Derby, Spurs Tactical Woes Exposed
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The Soccer 100: The Story of the Greatest Players" by Oliver Kay and James Horncastle with The Athletic Soccer Staff - This book is a countdown of the top 100 football players, as aggregated by votes from various journalists at The Athletic. Jack Pitt-Brooke contributed two chapters to this book.
People Mentioned
- Ulises de la Cruz (Former Premier League footballer, member of Ecuador's National Assembly) - Mentioned as a former Premier League footballer from Ecuador, now a politician, for the "separation game."
- Jozy Altidore (Footballer) - Mentioned as the target player in the "separation game."
- Thomas Frank (Brentford Manager) - Discussed in the context of his post-match comments after Spurs' loss to Arsenal and his tactical approach.
- Gary Neville (Football Commentator) - Quoted for his commentary on tactical approaches in football, specifically regarding defensive setups.
- Fernandinho (Former Manchester City Player) - Highlighted for his defensive skills, tactical intelligence, and ability to influence referees.
- Mark van Bommel (Former Footballer) - Compared to Fernandinho for his style of interacting with referees.
- Jordan Henderson (Footballer) - Mentioned as a character and leader on the pitch, known for his constant communication with teammates.
- Nathan Clark (Co-host of The Extra Inch podcast) - Referenced for his tweets about Joelinton's fouling habits.
- Steve Clarke (Scotland Manager) - Discussed for his management style and team selection after Scotland qualified for the World Cup.
- Jim Leighton (Former Scotland Goalkeeper) - Mentioned in a nostalgic context of the 1998 World Cup.
- Phil Hay (Journalist for The Athletic) - Mentioned as a journalist whose newsletter is recommended, and who discussed Steve Clarke's management style.
Organizations & Institutions
- The Athletic - The sports media company whose staff contributed to "The Soccer 100" book and where Phil Hay writes his newsletter.
- OptaJoe - Referenced for providing statistical insights and a tweet about Liverpool's historical performance as defending champions.
Podcasts
- The Extra Inch podcast - Mentioned as the source of a tweet about Joelinton's fouls.
Websites & Online Resources
- FBref - Mentioned as a source for football statistics, specifically regarding shots conceded by Arsenal.
- The Athletic FC Newsletter (by Phil Hay) - Recommended as a free and valuable resource for football content.