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Radio 5 Live,07 Mar 2024,33 mins,

What Does ‘Style of Play’ Actually Mean?

My Mate's A Footballer
Contains strong language and adult humour.

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What's the difference between a press and a counter-press? Route one and possession football? Counter-attacking and parking the bus? Patrick nobly attempts to explain these football tactics to a bemused Joe. We also learn what style Patrick most enjoys playing and watching, how managers prepare tactically in the week before a game, and how Marco Bielsa could predict exactly how every match would play out.

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