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Soccer 101

All the soccer history and explainers you can handle

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#152 What is a points deduction, who hands them out, and how common are they historically?

#152 What is a points deduction, who hands them out, and how common are they historically?

With the recent news that Everton would be docked 10 points for violating Financial Fair Play rules, Graham and Taylor s... Read more

1 Dec 2023

29mins

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#151 Why do throw-ins exist and how have their rules changed over time?

#151 Why do throw-ins exist and how have their rules changed over time?

On this episode, Graham and Taylor toss themselves into the world of the throw-in. It's more interesting than it sounds,... Read more

24 Nov 2023

30mins

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#150 The growth of the record transfer fee in soccer

#150 The growth of the record transfer fee in soccer

Graham and Taylor discuss a moneymaker... the expansion of the record transfer fee over the years. Why did the transfer ... Read more

17 Nov 2023

51mins

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#149 Scarves! Why did they become so widespread in soccer, what are the different styles, and more!

#149 Scarves! Why did they become so widespread in soccer, what are the different styles, and more!

Graham and Taylor discuss your grandmother's favorite topic... scarves! How did they first become common in football, ho... Read more

10 Nov 2023

25mins

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#148 What is the ‘league pyramid’ in English soccer and how does it work?

#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 lev... Read more

3 Nov 2023

33mins

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#147 How does prize money work in soccer?

#147 How does prize money work in soccer?

PRIZE TIME! We're answering all your questions about prize money in soccer, including how do teams get it, how does it d... Read more

27 Oct 2023

31mins

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#146 Why are gambling and football so intertwined, and how big a problem is that for sport in general?

#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 see... Read more

20 Oct 2023

44mins

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#145 What is Team GB, why is it controversial and will it be involved with the next Olympics?

#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... Read more

13 Oct 2023

31mins

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#144 What are coefficients, how are they calculated and why are they important?

#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 ... Read more

6 Oct 2023

25mins

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#143 More terminology explained! Recovery, duel, reducer, corridor of uncertainty, and more!

#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 ... Read more

21 Sep 2023

19mins

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