Season 5 Episode 16

Playing Out from the Back

A needlessly risky fad, or a proven tactical plan that's here to stay?
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Episode Notes

To some it’s a tactically and statistically proven method of starting a high-value sequence of play. To others it’s needlessly risky, a fad that may work for Pep Guardiola in the rarified air of the top end of the Premier League but which invariably fails as you get lower down the leagues.

Vocabulary

  1. Fad: a style, activity, or interest that is very popular for a short period of time
    ”Many thought focusing on nutrition and fitness was a fad, but it's now key for players.”
  2. Proven: shown to be true
    "His ability to score in big games is proven.”
  3. Needless: unnecessary
    ”The left-back played a needless pass back to his goalkeeper.”

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