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Oliver Connolly
Oliver Connolly

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Apr 12, 2021

Roberto Firmino offers a timely reminder of his value

It has been a difficult season for Roberto Firmino. For large parts of the season, he has cut a frustrated figure. …

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Roberto Firmino offers a timely reminder of his value
Roberto Firmino offers a timely reminder of his value

4 min read


Apr 8, 2021

Like a player, Jürgen Klopp is in a bad run of Liverpool form

It is interesting how we — as the wider football commentariat — talk about managers and coaches compared to players. Players can have good runs of form or bad runs of form. For managers, it’s more linear: They are good or bad. But that seems wrong. Good managers — great…

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Like a player, Jürgen Klopp is in a bad run of Liverpool form
Like a player, Jürgen Klopp is in a bad run of Liverpool form

7 min read


Mar 13, 2021

Thiago’s underlying numbers show why he will be a Premier League star

Few teams have invested so much into the concept of data as Liverpool, both in terms of time and resources. From employing data scientists, to chasing inefficiencies in the transfer market to mid-match analysis sessions that value metrics, heat maps and 3D designs as much as heart and emotion, Liverpool…

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Thiago’s underlying numbers show why he will be a Premier League star
Thiago’s underlying numbers show why he will be a Premier League star

13 min read


Mar 7, 2021

How Steven Gerrard built a juggernaut and what comes next

It was just after lunchtime on a chilly summer day when Steven Gerrard found himself staring at the wall. It was his first day at Auchenhowie, Rangers’ training complex in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire. Something didn’t feel right. Are both those monitors supposed to be on the left side of the…

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How Steven Gerrard built a juggernaut and what comes next
How Steven Gerrard built a juggernaut and what comes next

14 min read


Mar 5, 2021

Jürgen Klopp is facing the most difficult challenge of his Liverpool career

It is hard to overstate the enormity of the challenge facing Jürgen Klopp and his staff right now. Already, there has been a shift in mindset as it regards the current season. It’s a mess, but all will be well once the season ends and the team can re-group, the…

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Jürgen Klopp is facing the most difficult challenge of his Liverpool career
Jürgen Klopp is facing the most difficult challenge of his Liverpool career

6 min read


Mar 2, 2021

Liverpool’s pressing machine is stuck in the mud

Back in the summer of 2018, Peter Krawietz sat down with author Christoph Biermann to outline his vision of football. …

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Liverpool’s pressing machine is stuck in the mud
Liverpool’s pressing machine is stuck in the mud

7 min read


Feb 24, 2021

Klopp must learn the lessons from his past to push Liverpool into a new future

Does Jurgen Klopp need naïve footballers to succeed? — Jürgen Klopp, as much as any top manager in world football, needs total and complete buy-in from his players. Not only in the big picture context, but day-to-day. …

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Klopp must learn the lessons from his past to push Liverpool into a new future
Klopp must learn the lessons from his past to push Liverpool into a new future

13 min read


Feb 14, 2021

Punditry in football is now problematic for Premier League consumers

“Hmmm,” GRAEME Souness stares up to the ceiling. He tilts his head. He sighs. “The boy’s gone over softly there”. He takes a second pause, raising his hand in exasperation. A light flickers in Roy Keane’s eye. The left side of his mouth curls. His brow drops. He’s ready. …

16 min read

Punditry in football is now problematic for Premier League consumers
Punditry in football is now problematic for Premier League consumers

16 min read


Feb 10, 2021

The European Super League is on its way, and fans should be worried

In the sports world, as in life, the future is always more interesting than the present. Cap room and draft picks can be anything! Is this the summer of Mbappé or Sancho or Haaland or Raphinha? Should we switch to a 4–2–3–1 or a diamond? Hypotheticals are fun. …

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The European Super League is on its way, and fans should be worried
The European Super League is on its way, and fans should be worried

10 min read


Jan 19, 2021

We need to talk about corners: A change in style could have a profound effect

One tidbit to monitor as Liverpool move on from Manchester United and prepare for Burnley on Thursday: the profile of Liverpool’s attacking corners. Last season, Jurgen Klopp’s side had a very specific profile. Klopp likes outswingers. And he likes outswingers that specifically target the near post. In 2019/20, Liverpool finished…

9 min read

We need to talk about corners: A change in style could have a profound effect
We need to talk about corners: A change in style could have a profound effect

9 min read

Oliver Connolly

Oliver Connolly

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Senior Football Analyst at Cox Media’s sports vertical’s: All-22 (NFL) and SEC Country.

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