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Tactically Naive

Weekly column from Andi Thomas on the world of soccer.

The Premier League title race is BACK ON. (Or close enough, at least)The Premier League title race is BACK ON. (Or close enough, at least)
Defenders should stop kicking Neymar just because he clowned themDefenders should stop kicking Neymar just because he clowned them
Franck Ribéry insulting all of our grandmothers was the perfect start to 2019Franck Ribéry insulting all of our grandmothers was the perfect start to 2019
Manchester United are doing their best to make Jose Mourinho look sillyManchester United are doing their best to make Jose Mourinho look silly
The Champions League knockout stage will be brilliant fun for everyone!The Champions League knockout stage will be brilliant fun for everyone!
City is in second place. So *this* is what a title race looks likeCity is in second place. So *this* is what a title race looks like
Did we just see the weirdest goal in Premier League history?Did we just see the weirdest goal in Premier League history?
Tottenham are committing Premier League blasphemy and winning anywayTottenham are committing Premier League blasphemy and winning anyway
Germany’s relegation proves the weird brilliance of the UEFA Nations LeagueGermany’s relegation proves the weird brilliance of the UEFA Nations League
Gonzalo Higuain’s revenge match against Juventus was as heart-breaking as possibleGonzalo Higuain’s revenge match against Juventus was as heart-breaking as possible
A series of conflicting feelings about a European Super LeagueA series of conflicting feelings about a European Super League
Leicester City, and the strange relationship of football and griefLeicester City, and the strange relationship of football and grief
Wow, Julen Lopetegui is having an extremely bad time at Real MadridWow, Julen Lopetegui is having an extremely bad time at Real Madrid
Eric Dier destroying Sergio Ramos, and other wonderful things from the international breakEric Dier destroying Sergio Ramos, and other wonderful things from the international break
What is going on with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?What is going on with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?
Tactically Naive
By Andi Thomas
Having a proper Premier League race isn’t just good to watch, it’s good for comedyHaving a proper Premier League race isn’t just good to watch, it’s good for comedy
There are great soccer goals, and then there is the sweet *ping* of perfectionThere are great soccer goals, and then there is the sweet *ping* of perfection
Never, ever make Barcelona angryNever, ever make Barcelona angry
Tactically Naive
By Andi Thomas
Borussia Dortmund - RB Leipzig was a thriller, and had a goal we can’t quite figure outBorussia Dortmund - RB Leipzig was a thriller, and had a goal we can’t quite figure out
Manchester United are sliding into the cold dark seaManchester United are sliding into the cold dark sea
Tactically Naive
By Andi Thomas
England were the feel good story of the World Cup, but the Premier League thrives on frictionEngland were the feel good story of the World Cup, but the Premier League thrives on friction
2018 World Cup predictions: Who will be the England of the tournament?2018 World Cup predictions: Who will be the England of the tournament?
What did Leroy Sane do to deserve this?What did Leroy Sane do to deserve this?
Tactically Naive
By Andi Thomas
Has Roberto Martinez doomed Belgium before the World Cup has begun?Has Roberto Martinez doomed Belgium before the World Cup has begun?
A violent El Clasico, a strange Champions League final, and the universe explained by James Milner’s faceA violent El Clasico, a strange Champions League final, and the universe explained by James Milner’s face
Juventus killed off Napoli and the best title race in EuropeJuventus killed off Napoli and the best title race in Europe
Tactically Naive
By Andi Thomas

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