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Modern Football’s Chess Game: Positionism vs Relationism
Modern Football’s Chess Game: Positionism vs Relationism

“If football is a metaphorical game of chess, Positionism is the rook and Relationism is the knight.” - Samuel Slaney in his book Positionism

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Six Questions: Agron Kolaj of FC Prishtina
Six Questions: Agron Kolaj of FC Prishtina

Here, he talks about winning the Kosovo Cup and his goals for the future, among other things.

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Manchester City set for £50m transfer-showdown as Saudi giants eye swoop for £150k-p/w maestro
Manchester City set for £50m transfer-showdown as Saudi giants eye swoop for £150k-p/w maestro

Manchester City appear ready to cash in on their Portuguese midfield maestro, Bernardo Silva.

Al-Ittihad: Saudi Champions complete £25m Jota coup from Celtic
Al-Ittihad: Saudi Champions complete £25m Jota coup from Celtic

Al-Ittihad, the Saudi Pro League Champions, have made yet another resounding statement in the transfer market with the completion of a noteworthy £25m deal to secure the highly-talented Jota from Celtic.

Fabrizio Romano drops major Manchester City boost over £375k-p/w megastar
Fabrizio Romano drops major Manchester City boost over £375k-p/w megastar

Manchester City fans can breathe a sigh of relief…

Manchester City vs Real Madrid: 3 ways that Pep Guardiola can beat Carlo Ancelotti
Manchester City vs Real Madrid: 3 ways that Pep Guardiola can beat Carlo Ancelotti

Here are three potential ways that Manchester City can overcome Real Madrid.

How many?! Gundogan breaks rare record as Manchester City beat Leeds 2-1
How many?! Gundogan breaks rare record as Manchester City beat Leeds 2-1

Manchester City's dominant 2-1 victory over Leeds United was highlighted by the outstanding record-breaking performance of captain Ilkay Gundogan.

How New York City FC are becoming Manchester City of the MLS
How New York City FC are becoming Manchester City of the MLS

New York City FC’s principles of play are arguably the most attractive in the MLS.

LA Galaxy: Watch Riqui Puig tear Seattle Sounders apart [VIDEO]
LA Galaxy: Watch Riqui Puig tear Seattle Sounders apart [VIDEO]

It’s safe to say that Puig has not looked back since his switch from La Liga to Major League Soccer.

Chelsea: Why Tuchel WILL NOT "recommend" Nagelsmann to former club
Chelsea: Why Tuchel WILL NOT "recommend" Nagelsmann to former club

Nagelsmann will not get a recommendation to join Chelsea from Bayern Munich successor Tuchel, despite being heavily linked to takeover the Blues helm.

Liverpool are "still in the race" to sign £110m sensation claims transfer expert
Liverpool are "still in the race" to sign £110m sensation claims transfer expert

Despite their potential absence from Champions League qualification this season, transfer expert Pete O’Rourke believes that Liverpool are “still in the race” to sign £110million Jude Bellingham.

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Six Questions: Agron Kolaj of FC Prishtina
Six Questions: Agron Kolaj of FC Prishtina

Here, he talks about winning the Kosovo Cup and his goals for the future, among other things.

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Six Questions: Lennart Garlipp of Hannover 96
Six Questions: Lennart Garlipp of Hannover 96

Here, Lennart talks about scoring a hat-trick on his birthday, and his passion for music, among other things.

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Six Questions: Dan Wallis of Stamford A.F.C
Six Questions: Dan Wallis of Stamford A.F.C

Here, Dan talks about coming up against the likes of Mason Mount and how his current manager Graham Drury has helped him develop on a regular basis, among other things.

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Six Questions: Jenny Requirez of Juventus Women
Six Questions: Jenny Requirez of Juventus Women

Here, Jenny talks about her time at Juventus so far and her goals for the season ahead, among other things.

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Ideas that shape the pitch

Positionism takes you inside the tactical philosophy that has redefined modern football. From Guardiola’s "half-half" to inverted full-backs, from five-lane occupation to rest defence and rotational triggers — this is the blueprint of control.


In The Hybrid 8.5, Samuel Slaney sheds light on football’s most fluid and misunderstood midfield role — exploring how it connects phases, disrupts structure, and brings control to chaos, both with and without the ball.


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