How To Watch Football: 52 Rules for Understanding the Beautiful Game, On and Off the Pitch

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Since the Russia World Cup, it has been my go to resource for understanding more of the game of football; tactics, the business and sub plots going on behind the scenes. As one the largest event spaces in the South West, Ashton Gate has a room or area to meet all possible requirements – from wedding receptions, corporate annual dinners and exhibitions to team building activities and pitchside stage events.

Years Online Serving Fans Like You – We have been online since 2006 serving football fans from all over the world. Launched in 2016 to provide intelligent, illustrated analysis of the sport, it is widely regarded as a trusted source of information and insight, with videos and podcast episodes regularly explaining basics, busting myths, and sharing surprising new findings with fans.I picked this up an anticipation of football season around August, but it got lost in my backlog until I finished it now at the midway point of the season. A basic understanding of football is required for this book: 11 players on the field, first down is 10 yards, the yellow first down line on TV isn't on the actual field, etc.

It's not that those topics are boring, it's just that they are not about what is happening on the pitch. In particular, the tactical analyses by JJ Bull "The Bullet" (one of the contributors to the book) have truly made me better able to watch and understand contemporary football matches.Experience the game in comfort in our state-of-the-art sports lounges with free Wi-Fi and live football on the big screen, an array of food and drink options, function and kids party suites perfect for every occasion plus on-site parking.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. At the same time, while some of the information may be new to a soccer fan with more history with the game (particularly the quick bios of historical influences on the game and a bit more info on the women's game), there isn't much detail that will be very new or insighful. The reality is, however, that I highly recommend Tifo's YouTube video content (in particular their Tifo IRL breakdowns of games) to all football fans. Excellent for anyone that likes football and a perfect way to upgrade your knowledge into the world of football if your understanding is limited. From formations and tactical decisions to player qualities and pivotal moments, Ruud Gullit unveils the hidden patterns on the pitch.This book is a sports book, and the plot of the book is Pat Kirwan talks about different ways players play and different ways fans can interact with the game so that it makes them seem like they are in the game. In this short, illustrated guide, its creators share fifty simple 'rules' for understanding and enjoying the beautiful game - both on and. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Having read a few brilliant football books such as Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics, Zonal Marking: The Making of Modern European Football and The Mixer: The Story of Premier League Tactics, from Route One to False Nines, I found myself learning almost nothing new. While the break-downs by position were incredibly helpful, there were a few things I struggled with.

I thoroughly enjoy their videos with special praise for their great tactical breakdowns of teams, coaches and matches. I read this in 45 minutes, but would likely learn more by watching first half of any football match. The concise writing and relatively short page number is conducive to NFL fans looking for some light reading, but the material is anything but. And it was a particular inconvenience because I was on an airplane while reading most of this and didn't have access to internet to look up some of the things.

Great inside info about the entire draft process, including trade valuations and gamesmanship and Kirwan has great ideas about the future of the sport. In the latter half of the book, the emphasis shifts to defense, and there's also a fascinating section that touches on player drafting, the NFL combine, and the future of the sport.