Saturday, 19 August 2017
MTU AND THE MYSTERY OF MOURINHO'S SECOND SPELL
MTU a team with caliber and power has begone a season with power
demolishing their first opponent West Ham 4-0 unreply goal that is what
they are know to do, but fail to do that last season, why, some will argue it
was not a mourinho's team or know good player's then.
there is always something about mourinho's second spell that gives him
an hedge over others, and i believe we will see that today as MTU takes on
Swansea City.
Over the last couple of seasons, Manchester United have been the most
welcoming of opponents. Under Louis van Gaal they would pass the ball around
endlessly with absolutely zero penetration, while Jose Mourinho’s first season
in charge was punctured with performances of decent intent but without any kind
of edge.
One game into their 2017-18 Premier League campaign they look like a
markedly different animal. In the space of a couple of months during the
off-season Mourinho’s United has evolved from a side full of weaknesses into a
well-oiled machine of incredible stature.
The additions of Romelu Lukaku, Nemanja Matic and Victor Lindelof have
made the Red Devils an all-together more imposing prospect physically, while
their increased athleticism cannot be overlooked. Their 4-0 victory over West
Ham United at Old Trafford, even accounting for the absence of Lindelof of
the new signings, was gleaming with the kind of characteristics which Mourinho
loves to have in his squads.
During Van Gaal’s reign, and in stages last season,
United’s attempt to stay with the Premier League’s leading pack resembled
Sylvester Stallone wheezing his way through the streets of Philadelphia in the
first film of the Rocky franchise. But against West Ham they took on the
appearance of Balboa’s powerful charge up the famous Rocky steps in the sequel
on his way to claiming the world title.
Even beyond the impacts made by Lukaku and Matic, Paul Pogba seemed to
have grown a few inches metaphorically and there was generally a far more
beastly presence about the United side compared to 12 months ago. At no stage
in 2016-17 did opposition sides truly fear Manchester United, but they now
looked like a monstrous machine in comparison.
Make no mistake about it, this is now Mourinho’s side. He may
have moaned during the course of last year about the stunted
pre-season campaign, the physical condition of the players he inherited and the
inability to dominate opponents at Old Trafford but he has no excuses this
time around.
That is the way he has liked it in the past, though. In every one of his
previous coaching stints, Mourinho has been a league winner in his second
season in charge. At Porto, Chelsea (twice), Inter and Real Madrid, his
sophomore campaign has seen him end at the top of the tree, and the early signs
at Manchester United suggest that he could be about to make it six out of six.
Of course, this was only the first of 38 games in the league this term
and the clash with Swansea on Saturday offers a reminder of a failed new dawn
from United’s recent history. It was on the opening day of 2013-14 that David
Moyes led the side to a 4-1 win at the Liberty Stadium, but within eight months
he was on his way out. Mourinho will demand a better follow-up to the West Ham
win.
"We had good tactical discipline in the team, a good clean sheet,
good football, a good dynamic in attack, four goals," he said of the
West Ham result. "We were leading 1-0 and kept playing to try to score
more goals and to play well. I liked it a lot!
"I liked also that the three subs, who are normally disappointed to
be on the bench, came on to the pitch and they performed at the same level. And
when I look even to the stands and I have there even good players that I didn’t
select, I am happy.
"But last season we started with three matches, nine points… and we
finished sixth. So after a good first day I am not going to lose my stability,
my discipline and let the players think differently from myself."
Monday, 21 May 2012
Football boot
Football boot
1800s: During the 19th century football became extremely popular in
Britain. People who played would wear their heavy and hard work boots to
play. These were the first ever boots with the steel toe cap at the
front, long laces and ankle support. These boots also had metal studs or
tacks put in the sole the bottom so the players would have more
stability on the pitch. In the later part of the 19th century the first
ever football-specific boot was designed, made of thick and heavy
leather which ran right to the ankle for increased protection, the first
boot weighed 500g and would double in weight when it was wet.
1900-1940: Between 1900-1940 football boots style stayed very basic. They remained so during the inter-war years, despite many famous football boot producers, such as Gola, Hummel and Valsport becoming evermore popular.
1940-1960: After the Second World War, the designs of the football boot changed dramatically and really started to make an impact on the game. The South Americans designed a lighter and more flexible boot. This design was focused on increasing good control and better kicking power rather than a more protective boot. In 1954 Adi Dassler introduced screw-in studs which gave the Mannschaft a tangible advantage during a rain-lashed World Cup that year. That Adolf was the first to come up with screw-in studs is disputed by his older brother, Rudolf Dassler, founder of Puma.
1960s: In the 1960s football boot technology really took a huge step, which saw many football boots designed with a lower cut. These enabled the best players in Europe and South America to move faster and change direction quicker. Mitre Sorts International, Joma and Asics joined the fray.
1970s: The 1970s and the 1980s saw many great advances and changes in the football boot design. The 1970s saw technological advances produce lighter boots and a variety of colours. In this decade, football boot sponsorship deals really took off. Adidas made huge strides out in front as the market leader. At the end of the decade, in 1979, it cemented its status by releasing what has gone on to become the best selling boot of all time; the iconic and timeless Copa Mundial.
1980s: Arguably the most popular and dominant boot of the past two decades, the Adidas Predator, was designed by Australian maverick Craig Johnson. Umbro, Lotto and Kelme got in on the act in this decade.
1990-2000s: In the 1990s this saw manufacturers introduce new different types of sole to increase the balance of the player. The Predators saw their eventual release in 1994 and enjoyed instant success. In the first decade of the 21st century laser technology was introduced to produce the first fully customised football boot in 2006[1]
[edit]
Different styles for different sports
Depending on the type of surface, kind of sport and even the wearer's position or role in the game, different cuts of boot and particularly stud arrangements are available. For hard pitches, amateur participants may wear a sneaker shoe or a plastic-stud boot (known as a "moulded sole"); in most sports and positions this is adequate, although on a well-grassed or sodden field, screw-in studs are recommended for more grip; these may be metal, rubber or plastic. Presently, boot designs are based on the criteria of speed, power, touch or control with some boots offering a combination of these.
For indoor soccer, indoor cleats are used. These come in many styles, some with studs and some without. They vary greatly from normal soccer cleats.
For rugby union, the screw-in stud is preferred, especially in the positions of prop, hooker, and lock, where more grip is required for contested scrums. These screw-in studs have to be of a maximum length of 21mm. These boots are often heavier than appropriate for other types of football. One of the more obvious differences between football and rugby boots is the formation of the studs. Also, some rugby boots tend to have a high cut around the ankles but this is something we tend to see less and less of, especially at elite level. There are several types of rugby boot, meant for players in different positions.
Screw-in studs have been banned in some Australian rules football leagues since the 1990s due to the frequency of severe injuries to players as a result of contact with the metal. In football, referees must now check all boots prior to kick off to check for damage to studs, to prevent injury. Before this time, preference between the screw-in stud was based primarily on weather conditions.
More recently, moulded soles with specially designed boots known as blades have moulded soles facing in multiple directions, theoretically to maximise grip and minimise ankle injury. Recently, however, "bladed" football boots have faced criticism from some UK sporting bodies for causing potentially serious injuries to players. English football club Manchester United have even banned its players from wearing boots with bladed studs after players like Wayne Rooney and David Beckham suffered repeated metatarsal injuries.[2]
[edit]
Association football markets and brands
A pair of Nike Zoom Air Football Boots
Originally, association football boots (soccer shoes, or more commonly soccer cleats, in U.S. English[3]) were available only in black, but in more recent years have become available in various colours such as blue, green, red, white, yellow, silver, gold and even pink. Big name companies such as Nike, Adidas, Umbro and the like have made an impact on the market with record sales. Nike's flagship shoe is the Mercurial Vapors worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, with other versions such as Total 90 football boot worn by Wayne Rooney. German company Adidas are responsible for the Predator range worn by David Beckham, Gary Neville, and Steven Gerrard, as well as the long-surviving Copa Mundial. The entire German national side wore Adidas boots during the 2006 FIFA World Cup. English firm Umbro produce the Speciali boot endorsed by John Terry and Michael Owen.[4] Sunderland midfielder-cum-defender John O'Shea wears the Concave football boot - it is a company that claims to manufacture the safest football boot out of the current lot.[5]
In recent times, the most successful of these companies is Nike[citation needed], and their products enjoy great popularity among professional footballers; among Nike's endorsers are two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho, aforementioned duo Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, striker Ronaldo, and other popular players. Adidas, which has been providing football boots with screw-in studs to the German national side since the 1954 FIFA World Cup, have made their impact on the modern market by signing big name players as endorsers: players such as David Beckham, former France captain Zinedine Zidane, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and other successful players. Adidas sells with an image of technology and class in their boots which is key to their success. Both Chelsea and Manchester United had enjoyed long kit manufacturing deals with Umbro,[citation needed] but both teams signed recent[when?] deals with Adidas and Nike respectively
1900-1940: Between 1900-1940 football boots style stayed very basic. They remained so during the inter-war years, despite many famous football boot producers, such as Gola, Hummel and Valsport becoming evermore popular.
1940-1960: After the Second World War, the designs of the football boot changed dramatically and really started to make an impact on the game. The South Americans designed a lighter and more flexible boot. This design was focused on increasing good control and better kicking power rather than a more protective boot. In 1954 Adi Dassler introduced screw-in studs which gave the Mannschaft a tangible advantage during a rain-lashed World Cup that year. That Adolf was the first to come up with screw-in studs is disputed by his older brother, Rudolf Dassler, founder of Puma.
1960s: In the 1960s football boot technology really took a huge step, which saw many football boots designed with a lower cut. These enabled the best players in Europe and South America to move faster and change direction quicker. Mitre Sorts International, Joma and Asics joined the fray.
1970s: The 1970s and the 1980s saw many great advances and changes in the football boot design. The 1970s saw technological advances produce lighter boots and a variety of colours. In this decade, football boot sponsorship deals really took off. Adidas made huge strides out in front as the market leader. At the end of the decade, in 1979, it cemented its status by releasing what has gone on to become the best selling boot of all time; the iconic and timeless Copa Mundial.
1980s: Arguably the most popular and dominant boot of the past two decades, the Adidas Predator, was designed by Australian maverick Craig Johnson. Umbro, Lotto and Kelme got in on the act in this decade.
1990-2000s: In the 1990s this saw manufacturers introduce new different types of sole to increase the balance of the player. The Predators saw their eventual release in 1994 and enjoyed instant success. In the first decade of the 21st century laser technology was introduced to produce the first fully customised football boot in 2006[1]
[edit]
Different styles for different sports
Depending on the type of surface, kind of sport and even the wearer's position or role in the game, different cuts of boot and particularly stud arrangements are available. For hard pitches, amateur participants may wear a sneaker shoe or a plastic-stud boot (known as a "moulded sole"); in most sports and positions this is adequate, although on a well-grassed or sodden field, screw-in studs are recommended for more grip; these may be metal, rubber or plastic. Presently, boot designs are based on the criteria of speed, power, touch or control with some boots offering a combination of these.
For indoor soccer, indoor cleats are used. These come in many styles, some with studs and some without. They vary greatly from normal soccer cleats.
For rugby union, the screw-in stud is preferred, especially in the positions of prop, hooker, and lock, where more grip is required for contested scrums. These screw-in studs have to be of a maximum length of 21mm. These boots are often heavier than appropriate for other types of football. One of the more obvious differences between football and rugby boots is the formation of the studs. Also, some rugby boots tend to have a high cut around the ankles but this is something we tend to see less and less of, especially at elite level. There are several types of rugby boot, meant for players in different positions.
Screw-in studs have been banned in some Australian rules football leagues since the 1990s due to the frequency of severe injuries to players as a result of contact with the metal. In football, referees must now check all boots prior to kick off to check for damage to studs, to prevent injury. Before this time, preference between the screw-in stud was based primarily on weather conditions.
More recently, moulded soles with specially designed boots known as blades have moulded soles facing in multiple directions, theoretically to maximise grip and minimise ankle injury. Recently, however, "bladed" football boots have faced criticism from some UK sporting bodies for causing potentially serious injuries to players. English football club Manchester United have even banned its players from wearing boots with bladed studs after players like Wayne Rooney and David Beckham suffered repeated metatarsal injuries.[2]
[edit]
Association football markets and brands
A pair of Nike Zoom Air Football Boots
Originally, association football boots (soccer shoes, or more commonly soccer cleats, in U.S. English[3]) were available only in black, but in more recent years have become available in various colours such as blue, green, red, white, yellow, silver, gold and even pink. Big name companies such as Nike, Adidas, Umbro and the like have made an impact on the market with record sales. Nike's flagship shoe is the Mercurial Vapors worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, with other versions such as Total 90 football boot worn by Wayne Rooney. German company Adidas are responsible for the Predator range worn by David Beckham, Gary Neville, and Steven Gerrard, as well as the long-surviving Copa Mundial. The entire German national side wore Adidas boots during the 2006 FIFA World Cup. English firm Umbro produce the Speciali boot endorsed by John Terry and Michael Owen.[4] Sunderland midfielder-cum-defender John O'Shea wears the Concave football boot - it is a company that claims to manufacture the safest football boot out of the current lot.[5]
In recent times, the most successful of these companies is Nike[citation needed], and their products enjoy great popularity among professional footballers; among Nike's endorsers are two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho, aforementioned duo Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, striker Ronaldo, and other popular players. Adidas, which has been providing football boots with screw-in studs to the German national side since the 1954 FIFA World Cup, have made their impact on the modern market by signing big name players as endorsers: players such as David Beckham, former France captain Zinedine Zidane, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and other successful players. Adidas sells with an image of technology and class in their boots which is key to their success. Both Chelsea and Manchester United had enjoyed long kit manufacturing deals with Umbro,[citation needed] but both teams signed recent[when?] deals with Adidas and Nike respectively
No trophies in 2011-12 but Manchester United remain world's most valuable football brand
facebook.comNo trophies in 2011-12 but Manchester United remain world's most valuable football brand
The Premier League giants lead the way as English and German clubs are on the rise, whereas Italian and Spanish teams have been affected by the Euro crisis
May 21, 2012 12:01:00 AM
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Manchester United remain the world’s most valuable football brand with a market price of €672.9 million, despite ending the 2011-12 campaign without a trophy.
The Brand Finance Football 50 finds Sir Alex Ferguson's side top of the pile again, even though it has been a season of disappointment for the Red Devils, with rivals Manchester City edging them to the Premier League title.
Despite losing the Champions League final to Chelsea on Saturday, Bayern Munich enjoy this year’s strongest growth, with a €230.3m increase in brand value that sees the Bundesliga giants take second place from Real Madrid.
However Matt Hannagan, Sports Brand Valuation Analyst, warned that the German giants must expand or be overtaken in years to come, commenting: "Bayern need to start building their brand in emerging markets or they will be left behind by relying too heavily on their domestic fan base."
David Haigh, CEO of Brand Finance, added: "The two top teams operate different marketing strategies, Bayern prioritising its domestic fan base whilst United concentrate on global opportunities."
Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have been affected by the state of their domestic economy, with unemployment hitting gate receipts and other revenue streams, and both drop one place in the rankings.
Champions League winners Chelsea remain fifth after a season where they won two trophies, but failed to impress in the Premier League. AC Milan are Italy's only representative in the top 10.
"This year’s study shows that even football isn't immune to the Euro crisis, with Spanish and Italian teams being hit hardest," Haigh stressed.
Eredivisie champions Ajax are the first team from outside the big four leagues in 14th position with a brand value of €144.6m, while Ligue 1 duo Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais also make the top 20 in 15th and 18th position respectively.
THE BRAND FINANCE FOOTBALL TOP 25 FOR 2012
2012 RANK 2011 RANK CLUB LEAGUE BRAND VALUE CHANGE IN VALUE
1 1 Man Utd England €672.9m 29 %
2 4 Bayern Germany €617.9m 59 %
3 2 Real Madrid Spain €471.7m -7 %
4 3 Barcelona Spain €455.9m -8 %
5 5 Chelsea England €312.9m 27 %
6 6 Arsenal England €305m 29 %
7 9 Liverpool England €288.5m 47 %
8 11 Man City England €237.4m 77 %
9 7 Milan Italy €229.5m 7 %
10 12 Schalke Germany €209.1m 97 %
11 15 Dortmund Germany €178.4m 81 %
12 14 Tottenham England €176.8m 77 %
13 8 Inter Italy €169m -18 %
14 23 Ajax Netherlands €144.6m 150 %
15 17 Marseille France €132.1m 41 %
16 10 Juventus Italy €125.8m -13 %
17 13 Hamburg Germany €120.3m 14 %
18 16 Lyon France €94.3m -1 %
19 25 Aston Villa England €68.4m 27 %
20 NEW Newcastle England €67.6m 115 %
21 18 Roma Italy €66.8m -16 %
22 24 Napoli Italy €66.8m 22 %
23 27 Everton England €62.1m 28 %
24 NEW Corinthians Brazil €60.5m NEW
25 22 Bordeaux France €59.7m -2 %
The Premier League giants lead the way as English and German clubs are on the rise, whereas Italian and Spanish teams have been affected by the Euro crisis
May 21, 2012 12:01:00 AM
Getty Images
Manchester United remain the world’s most valuable football brand with a market price of €672.9 million, despite ending the 2011-12 campaign without a trophy.
The Brand Finance Football 50 finds Sir Alex Ferguson's side top of the pile again, even though it has been a season of disappointment for the Red Devils, with rivals Manchester City edging them to the Premier League title.
Despite losing the Champions League final to Chelsea on Saturday, Bayern Munich enjoy this year’s strongest growth, with a €230.3m increase in brand value that sees the Bundesliga giants take second place from Real Madrid.
However Matt Hannagan, Sports Brand Valuation Analyst, warned that the German giants must expand or be overtaken in years to come, commenting: "Bayern need to start building their brand in emerging markets or they will be left behind by relying too heavily on their domestic fan base."
David Haigh, CEO of Brand Finance, added: "The two top teams operate different marketing strategies, Bayern prioritising its domestic fan base whilst United concentrate on global opportunities."
Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have been affected by the state of their domestic economy, with unemployment hitting gate receipts and other revenue streams, and both drop one place in the rankings.
Champions League winners Chelsea remain fifth after a season where they won two trophies, but failed to impress in the Premier League. AC Milan are Italy's only representative in the top 10.
"This year’s study shows that even football isn't immune to the Euro crisis, with Spanish and Italian teams being hit hardest," Haigh stressed.
Eredivisie champions Ajax are the first team from outside the big four leagues in 14th position with a brand value of €144.6m, while Ligue 1 duo Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais also make the top 20 in 15th and 18th position respectively.
THE BRAND FINANCE FOOTBALL TOP 25 FOR 2012
2012 RANK 2011 RANK CLUB LEAGUE BRAND VALUE CHANGE IN VALUE
1 1 Man Utd England €672.9m 29 %
2 4 Bayern Germany €617.9m 59 %
3 2 Real Madrid Spain €471.7m -7 %
4 3 Barcelona Spain €455.9m -8 %
5 5 Chelsea England €312.9m 27 %
6 6 Arsenal England €305m 29 %
7 9 Liverpool England €288.5m 47 %
8 11 Man City England €237.4m 77 %
9 7 Milan Italy €229.5m 7 %
10 12 Schalke Germany €209.1m 97 %
11 15 Dortmund Germany €178.4m 81 %
12 14 Tottenham England €176.8m 77 %
13 8 Inter Italy €169m -18 %
14 23 Ajax Netherlands €144.6m 150 %
15 17 Marseille France €132.1m 41 %
16 10 Juventus Italy €125.8m -13 %
17 13 Hamburg Germany €120.3m 14 %
18 16 Lyon France €94.3m -1 %
19 25 Aston Villa England €68.4m 27 %
20 NEW Newcastle England €67.6m 115 %
21 18 Roma Italy €66.8m -16 %
22 24 Napoli Italy €66.8m 22 %
23 27 Everton England €62.1m 28 %
24 NEW Corinthians Brazil €60.5m NEW
25 22 Bordeaux France €59.7m -2 %
Thursday, 3 May 2012
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