Faith and football
I’ve long believed faith and football to be inherently connected. Football, like religion, has its rituals. Being a fan is often an act of faith- supporting a team because of a deeply held conviction or celebrating a goal thanks to an inexplicable moment of magic.
The National League Cup: A Pathway for U21 Development or a Bridge Too Far?
The latest instalment of FourFourTwo’s football agency column sees Harry Croft from DEFY analyse the pros and cons of U21 teams playing seasoned pros
The Rising Commercial Value of Female Footballers, and the Continuing Disparities
The latest instalment of FourFourTwo’s football agency column sees Harry Croft from DEFY look at the earnings gap between the women’s and men’s game, despite female footballers never having been more marketable
Euro 2024 Germany: First round standouts
The opening round of Euro 2024 in Germany has been nothing short of spectacular, with standout performances, historic milestones, and thrilling matches. Here’s a recap of the key moments:
Analysis: England, France & Our Euro 2024 Dark Horses
Let’s get this out of the way. England are FAVOURITES to win the Euros this summer. Yep, drink it in. That means we can’t be accused of tempting fate or counting our chickens when we wax lyrical about all the talent we’ve got on that plane to Germany.
Just don it: are Nike kits set to win the Euro 2024 branding battle?
Nike has got some serious exposure at Euro 2024, supplying the kits for some of the tournament’s top prospects – and if the favourites perform as expected, you’ll see the swoosh on England, France, Netherlands and Portugal shirts deep into the competition.
Playing to Win: Unleashing the Synergy between financial services and elite sport representation – Declan Blackwood
Sport and venture capital have never been more aligned. In the dynamic realm of venture capital, investors are out to identify and uncover the next gem – and I believe clear parallels can be drawn to the world of elite sport.
Searching for the perfect pathway: grassroots football, austerity and the lottery of birth
It’s easy to judge a footballer, isn’t it? We like to think we know who they are, how they act, what makes them tick. But the path to the top is fraught with uneven terrain, challenges and obstacles. Overcoming is too often dependent on the lottery of birth – and there is an explanation.
Strength & Conditioning for Footballers
We sat down with our S&C Coach, Shane, to discuss the most important elements of physical conditioning for football players.
A View From Recruiter to Representative – Harry Croft
Many young boys dream about becoming a footballer – but if you can’t be in that 1%, working in football is the next best thing. Having spent the last eight years at a well-established Championship club, it’s fair to say I saw it all and more. It also gave me an excellent platform to learn, as well as exposing me to the dynamics of football at a huge club with massive ambition.