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We start with two articles looking at set pieces today. First up is Kevin Martin, who explains how you can coach Brentford’s corner routines.
Karim El-Shesheiny then picks up with Lens and their struggles defending outswinging corners.
Gateshead boss Mike Williamson is being linked frequently to jobs higher up the league ladder – Jack Manship analyses what he is doing in the National League to see why bigger clubs are interested.
OL Reign’s Lumen Field set a new NWSL attendance record at the weekend, with 34,130 witnessing their draw with Washington Spirit. Back in May, we analysed the effective attacking systems they’ve treated their fans to this season.
Albert Riera is reportedly set to take charge of fallen French force Bordeaux in their bid to regain their Ligue 1 status. The 41 y/o coach featured in our TFA 23 for 23 magazine special after shining in his role with NK Olimpija Ljubljana.
Despite overseeing a decent start to their EFL Championship campaign, Birmingham City decided to part ways with manager John Eustace. Wayne Rooney is rumoured to be his pending replacement — back in 2021/22, we analysed how the legendary player was valiantly leading Derby County in their near-impossible quest for survival.
Meanwhile, in Spain, José Luis Mendilibar has been dismissed by Sevilla, after guiding the club to just eight points in their first eight LaLiga games this term. We broke down how the 62 y/o coach transformed the club last season and where they still had to develop in 2023/24 — who will take over and now be tasked with overseeing those developments?
And that’s it for today – we’ll be back tomorrow with more pieces old and new about everything analysis in the football world.
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