The Conventional Playmaker
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The Conventional Playmaker focuses on writing about the tactics of football, with the odd diversion toward history and statistics. See topics such as; Liverpool's right versus Ajax's left, United needs a winger but needs to prioritize other areas first, Joelinton, and the hard-working midfielder.
The Conventional Playmaker
3d ago
Last Thursday saw the first squad announcement for the England men’s senior squad since the dramatic end to Euro 2024, and Gareth Southgate’s subsequent departure. The set of players chosen to feature in the upcoming Nations League B matches was chosen by Lee Carsley, manager of the under-21s, who was appointed on an interim basis ..read more
The Conventional Playmaker
1w ago
Brighton & Hove Albion, and Arsenal, both have six points from their first two league games of the new season, as they are set to face each other on Saturday. But with regards to their own summer spending, Brighton have went above and beyond to strengthen their squad. Before all of that spending, Brighton made ..read more
The Conventional Playmaker
2w ago
Both Bryan Mbeumo, and Yoane Wissa, are reliable forwards who have provided Brentford with a stable attack, both alongside, and in the absence of Ivan Toney. Brentford have a strong chance of retaining a spot in the Premier League once again with both Mbeumo, and Wissa, in the side. Brentford kicked off their 2024/25 campaign ..read more
The Conventional Playmaker
2w ago
Argentina’s most recent international success, this summer’s Copa America final win against Colombia, was Argentina’s third consecutive tournament win. The Copa America, in 2021, the World Cup in 2022, and the Copa again this year, have seen Argentina’s fortunes turn around, having missed out on success in the decade prior. Rodrigo de Paul has been ..read more
The Conventional Playmaker
1M ago
Whilst Manchester United have brought in Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna, Leny Yoro from Lille, and are on the verge of completing a double swoop for Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich, it is concerning that United are yet to sign a midfielder, with only a few weeks remaining before the transfer window ..read more
The Conventional Playmaker
1M ago
It is still baffling that there was no place in England’s Euro 2024 squad for Lewis Hall, who has now been signed by Newcastle United permanently for £28m from Chelsea, after impressing on loan. Last season saw Hall make 18 appearences, 8 of which were starts, in the Premier League. Having spent much of the ..read more
The Conventional Playmaker
1M ago
England have reached the final of Euro 2024, and did so in spectacular fashion, with Ollie Watkins’ brilliant finish sending England past the Netherlands by 1-2 in the dying embers of stoppage time. In the final, England will come up against Spain, though their campaign has been anything but smooth sailing. Whereas Spain have been ..read more
The Conventional Playmaker
2M ago
Finally, the two best sides of Euro 2024 faced each other, albeit too early. Spain and Germany provided us with a quarter-final which had the makings of a final. What started off as an admittedly cagey, yet good tactical match-up, highlighting teams strengths and weaknesses, culminated in a dramatic end. Spain’s 4-2-3-1 shape, and system ..read more
The Conventional Playmaker
2M ago
In football, including the international stage, how a team uses the space afforded to them is important. In some games, a team will have less space, and less opportunities to use it, so when they do, it can help direct the course of a game in their favour. It can be concerning, and even damning ..read more
The Conventional Playmaker
2M ago
Euro 2024 has continued with dominant displays from tournament favourites, but also the first 0-0 score line, and some sides regaining momentum after disappointment in the first round of matches. It also remains a tactically polarising tournament, with some sides systems applauded, and conundrums over others. The Conventional Playmaker is happy to be covering the ..read more