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#148 What is the ‘league pyramid’ in English soccer and how does it work?
Graham and Taylor get into a topic that just sorta... keeps on going: the English league pyramid! How many different levels are involved and how many clubs does that cover? What is life like for the smallest clubs in the structure? Which clubs have risen through the ranks? All that and more on this week's episode!
#146 Why are gambling and football so intertwined, and how big a problem is that for sport in general?
This week, Graham and Taylor tackle a concept that is ubiquitous in soccer (and sport in general) but simultaneously seen as a problem and potential source of a conflict of interest… gambling! How long has gambling been intertwined with soccer? What sorts of gambling sponsorship/advertising is in soccer? How big a problem is this for soccer in general? What measures have been taken to curb gambling’s influence in soccer? All that and much more!
#145 What is Team GB, why is it controversial and will it be involved with the next Olympics?
On this episode, Graham and Taylor dive deep into the branding statement/actual sports team known as Team GB. What is it, which countries are involved, how does it work when it comes to the Olympics, why is it controversial, and much much more!
#144 What are coefficients, how are they calculated and why are they important?
On this week's episode, we answer a question from the Discord, courtesy of Scouto: What are coefficients, what are they used to determine, how are they calculated, and why do they matter? We have answers, and Graham attempts to explain math while recording!
#143 More terminology explained! Recovery, duel, reducer, corridor of uncertainty, and more!
On this episode, Taylor and Graham spend some time discussing a few terms that get commonly thrown around, but can be a little more challenging to understand if you're new to the game: 1) Ball recovery 2) Duel 3) Hospital pass 4) Mickey Mouse Cup 5) Reducer 6) Corridor of Uncertainty
#142 Why was the England-Scotland rivalry so significant? Plus, why it's lost some of its luster more recently
Graham and Taylor explore the history of the historic rivalry between England and Scotland. What is the history of England v Scotland in soccer? Why did this fixture happen in the first place? Does this rivalry matter in the 21st century? Plus, some of the best moments from the fixture over the years.
#141 What is VAR, how does it work and why does it make people angry?
On this week's episode, Graham and Taylor delve deep into a topic that isn't at all divisive and doesn't make people completely lose their minds... VAR! What is it, why was it implemented, how does it work, how has it evolved, and what does the future hold? All that and more!
#140 What are 'half spaces' and why are they important?
On this week's episode, Graham and Taylor discuss a phrase that gets thrown around a lot but might not be as easy to understand: half spaces. What are they, why are they important, and which players are best at operating in them?
#139 How do teams prepare for a World Cup?
On today's episode, Graham and Taylor go deep on World Cup preparations! When do teams announce their squads for a World Cup? What do warm-up friendly matches achieve? How do national federations decide on a training base? What do players take with them when they travel? All those questions answered, and many more as well!