Tactics
# tactics - Wednesday 26 December, 2012
Talking tactics: bringing new Gaelic football innovations to book
Emmet Ryan reckoned he say a gap in the market – writing about football in a new way.
# tactics - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
No rest: How Donegal can retain Sam in 2013
Winning one All-Ireland is tough, retaining the title is tougher. Emmet Ryan, author of Tactics not Passion, looks at what Donegal needs to do to win Sam again in 2013 and how the rest of the country will try to stop them.
# tactics - Sunday 23 December, 2012
The Sunday Papers: some of the week’s best sportswriting
Pursuit of Lance, a farewell to Páidà and the tactical innovations of the year in soccer. Get the kettle on there.
# tactics - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
Inside knowledge: Chelsea’s tactics found in dressing room bin
Brazilian journalists came across what are believed to be the notes of Rafa Benitez after Sunday’s defeat to Corinthians.
# tactics - Tuesday 13 November, 2012
Whelan frustrated by Ireland’s 4-4-2 mismatch
Glenn Whelan feels that Ireland are being overpowered in midfield because Giovanni Trapattoni keeps sticking to a 4-4-2 formation.
# tactics - Monday 5 November, 2012
Northern exposure: how St Eunan’s were crowned Donegal champions
St Eunan’s rode a strong defensive performance to pull out an unlikely victory in the Donegal Final on Sunday. Emmet Ryan was in Ballybofey.
# tactics - Sunday 30 September, 2012
Daithi Regan’s key All-Ireland SHC final duel
TheScore.ie’s hurling analyst looks at a match-up which could have a critical bearing on today’s decider.
# tactics - Friday 21 September, 2012
Donegal v Mayo: where the game will be won and lost this Sunday
Emmet Ryan breaks down the key areas that will decide the Sam Maguire’s destination this Sunday afternoon.
# tactics - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
Tommy Lyons: “What really winds me up is Martin McHugh.”
The ex Dubs boss is not too pleased with the Sunday Game pundit’s recent analysis of the All-Ireland semi-finals.
# tactics - Monday 27 August, 2012
Patrick Kelly: “Most people wouldn’t be fans of it but they’re revolutionizing tactics.”
The Ballincollig club man believes that Donegal have to be credited for their winning display in Croke Park yesterday.
Murph’s Sideline Cut: “Tomás Ó Sé said last week that you can’t train yourself for a match against Donegal – you have to experience it.”
The composure, athleticism and hunger of the Donegal players proved critical in seeing off Cork yesterday, writes Ciaran Murphy.
# tactics - Monday 20 August, 2012
Talking Points: Kilkenny v Tipperary, All-Ireland SHC semi-final
Here are some of the key issues that arose after yesterday’s All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final.
# tactics - Thursday 16 August, 2012
McGuinness defends Donegal style as they mount All-Ireland challenge
It may be derided but the manager of the side that has claimed the last two Ulster titles is perfectly happy with the football philosophy of his team as they gear up for Sunday week’s All-Ireland semi-final.
# tactics - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
Darran O’Sullivan: “The best footballers aren’t the best players any more.”
The Kerry attacker is unsure if the changing styles in Gaelic Football are a positive move for the game.
# tactics - Monday 11 June, 2012
Cork v Kerry: why the Kingdom will have to come again
Emmet Ryan breaks down yesterday’s Munster SFC semi-final which saw the Rebels run out five-point winners on Leeside.
# tactics - Thursday 7 June, 2012
We meet again… who’ll come out on top in clash of Cork and Kerry?
The Rebels host their Jack O’Connor’s side on Leeside this Sunday. Here’s how Emmet Ryan thinks it’ll pan out in the Park.
# tactics - Monday 4 June, 2012
I might play one up front against Croatia, says Trap
Ireland were overrun by their hosts in Budapest at times tonight.
# tactics - Friday 16 September, 2011
Tactics board: 6 ways the Dubs can beat Kerry on Sunday
Ger McCarthy highlights the major dos and don’ts for Dublin ahead of the big dance on Sunday.
# tactics - Friday 5 August, 2011
This is what an NFL playbook looks like
Ever wanted to know just what’s in one of those hefty playbooks NFL coaches are always lugging around? Diagrams a quantum physicist would struggle to decipher, is what.
# tactics - Wednesday 20 July, 2011
Talkin’ tactics: what Waterford must do to beat Galway on Sunday
The Déise are drinking in the last-chance saloon following their humiliation by Tipperary. Here are some the key areas that Davy Fitz and his backroom staff should be looking at.
# tactics - Friday 20 May, 2011
The Bootroom – how did the Irish do in England this year?
As Giovanni Trapattoni prepares for a crucial trip to Skopje next month and the Premier League season winds down – how exactly did our boys do?
Battle Stations: where this year’s Heineken Cup will be won and lost
We take a look at five key areas in which this year’s Heineken Cup could be decided.
# tactics - Saturday 14 May, 2011
The Bootroom: where are Ronaldo’s goals coming from?
The Real Madrid superstar is on course to win his personal league race with Leo Messi for the title of Pichichi – Spain’s top scorer. But how is he doing it?
# tactics - Monday 9 May, 2011
The Bootroom: Lacklustre Chelsea out-thought and out-worked by United
Chelsea were blown away by a Man Utd side with more belief, more verve and who were simply better, writes Barry O’Donovan in his tactical analysis of yesterday’s Premier League showdown.
# tactics - Friday 6 May, 2011
The bootroom: what are Fergie and Carlo thinking?
As Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford this weekend for a game that will go a long, long way to deciding the title, we take a look at how the teams may set up.
# tactics - Thursday 28 April, 2011
The Bootroom: how Barca won the battle of Madrid
Barry O’Donovan shakes his tactics at us with this comprehensive examination of how Jose was put in his box last night.
# tactics - Tuesday 12 April, 2011
The Bootroom: is Rooney back where he belongs?
As we count down towards to night’s big game, Barry O’Donovan drag ous the chalkboard to analyse Wayne Rooney’s return to form.
# tactics - Thursday 31 March, 2011
The bootroom: is Trap right to stick with his famous 4-4-2?
The Ireland manager has faced criticism for his perceived inflexibility in setting out his side. But are we better off trusting the familiar formation?
# tactics - Friday 25 March, 2011
McCarthy’s inclusion gives me freedom to experiment, says Trapattoni
The Republic of Ireland boss has indicated that he will not necessarily stick to 4-4-2 when using the Wigan midfielder.
# tactics - Sunday 2 January, 2011
Stepping out: the death of the flat back four
Defending is not dead, it has simply moved forward, according to John O’Donnell.
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