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Ward-Prowse, Beckham... Rick Holden? Is It Actually Worth Shooting From A Free-Kick?
The Athletic's Michael Cox and Mark Carey join host Ali Maxwell to explore the art of (and the data behind) Free-Kicks... The best and worst FK taker…
4 years, 6 months ago
Xavi's Barcelona: Physicality, Width & Ajax
The Athletic's Michael Cox and John Muller join host Ali Maxwell to assess Xavi's impact at Barcelona, since returning as Head Coach... But was the c…
4 years, 6 months ago
Saka, Sancho & Selection Headaches: Gareth Southgate's England Squad
The Athletic's Michael Cox and Mark Carey join host Ali Maxwell, to run the numbers of Gareth Southgate's latest England squad... Will Southgate alte…
4 years, 6 months ago
Brighton, Man United... England. Is Graham Potter an Elite Manager?
The Athletic's Michael Cox and Mark Carey join host Ali Maxwell to explore the hype around Brighton boss Graham Potter, which has led to the widespre…
4 years, 7 months ago
Arteta's Arsenal: No Straight Lines To Success
The Athletic's Michael Cox and Mark Carey join host Ali Maxwell to assess Mikel Arteta's Arsenal - just over two years on from his arrival... Does th…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Evolution of Premier League Shooting & Saints' Sly Stoppages
The Athletic's Michael Cox and Mark Carey join host Ali Maxwell to discuss how shooting has evolved in the Premier League thanks to the rise in analy…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Business End Of The Season: Premier League Notebook
The Athletic's Michael Cox (tactics) and Mark Carey (data) join host Ali Maxwell to re-open their Premier League notebooks to discuss the sudden outb…
4 years, 7 months ago
How Good Is Your Team In Transition?
The Athletic's Michael Cox and Mark Carey join host Ali Maxwell to explore 'transitions' in football... How are they distinct from counter-attacks, h…
4 years, 8 months ago
Michael Cox on the WSL title race: Bonus episode
A bonus chance to hear what happened when The Athletic's Michael Cox, joined The Athletic Women's Football Podcast, to discuss a fascinating title ra…
4 years, 8 months ago
Van Dijk, Rudiger & Rating Premier League Centre-Back's Properly
The Athletic's Michael Cox and Mark Carey join host Ali Maxwell, to talk Premier League centre-backs... How to properly 'rate' them, both in and out …
4 years, 8 months ago