pre-season

Stoke City showing hints at key Stockport County role new signing can play this season: View

02/08/2024 Raymond 0

Horsfall and Ethan Pye formed a solid defensive partnership for County last season, making it challenging for Hughes to break into the starting lineup if Challinor continues with a back four. However, Hughes’s credentials suggest he is ready for the challenge.

Convincing Hughes to leave the Pirelli Stadium, where his services were still in demand, demonstrates the Hatters’ determination and the attractive project they are presenting to potential new recruits. Regardless of his playing time, Hughes is likely to be an important figure for County in the upcoming season, either in a supporting role to push the current defenders to perform better or by establishing himself as a key component of the Hatters’ defensive unit.

Danny Röhl pushing for Jürgen Klopp ‘Heavy Metal’ excitement at Sheffield Wednesday

23/07/2024 Raymond 0

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Röhl is drawing inspiration from Europe’s elite, aiming to incorporate the dynamic styles of Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool and Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City into his team’s play. Following a remarkable turnaround that secured the Owls’ safety last season, Röhl is utilizing a full pre-season and an active transfer window to implement exciting new ideas and philosophies. During their second summer training camp in Germany, the team’s commitment to a progressive passing style was evident in a friendly against Red Bull Salzburg. Röhl highlighted the importance of experimenting and gaining experience during pre-season, emphasizing their focus on fast and effective transitions. He humorously described their approach as “Heavy Metal” football with a blend of ball possession tactics, underscoring the need to adapt to players’ strengths and maintain an attacking mindset both in pressing and possession.