The 3rd Circle
The 3rd Circle
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The 3rd Circle is a place for people who want to go deep into the details of football tactics, strategy and coaching. Join Jamie Hamilton and Martin Rafelt as they discuss the issues that shape the beautiful game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast delves into football tactics and coaching, exploring episodes like the tactical evolution seen in teams such as Pep Guardiola's Barcelona and Carlo Ancelotti's Milan. It combines historical references with modern insights, examining the intricate details of formations and strategies within football, including discussions on half-spaces and tactical innovations.

The 3rd Circle is a place for people who want to go deep into the details of football tactics, strategy and coaching.
Join Jamie Hamilton and Martin Rafelt as they discuss the issues that shape the beautiful game.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Champions League Final between PSG and Arsenal is billed as a clash of styles.
But are these teams really as different as we think?
Both Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique have spoken about their dream of a system where all players are capable of playing everywhere.
Despite significant divergence in their interpretations, the two Spanish coaches are united in their reverence for the most powerful tactical philosophy of them all: TOTAL FOOTBALL
In this special Champions League Final Preview episode of The 3rd Circle, Jamie speaks to acclaimed author David Winner about his book “Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Football”.
The far-reaching discussion delves deep into the origins and characteristics of the Cruyffian paradigm.
Gorka provides a close reading of the conversation as our hosts contemplate the nature of football from Outside the Total architecture of spatialised football.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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