You might have heard the term ‘false nine’ used by commentators or pundits when watching a football match. If you’re unsure what is meant by the term false nine, this article is for you. We’re going to cover everything you need to know about this unique position – its history, what skills suit the role,…
You may have heard the term ‘parking the bus’ when watching football with friends or when listening to football pundits. But what does parking the bus mean in football? In this Elastico article, we’re going to explain what this term means and how it applies to modern football. What Does Parking the Bus Mean? Parking…
If you’ve ever found yourself watching a football match wondering how football teams decide which kit to wear, you’ve come to the right place. It’s a decision-making process in football that not many people know about without looking into the topic a bit deeper. This Elastico article aims to answer this question in full. So,…
For the top clubs across the world, the football calendar is congested with fixtures. Approximately half of these fixtures will take place in football grounds away from home, and this could be a short drive away or a flight away to a different country. In order to keep football players fresh for matches, travel arrangements…
In the modern game, footballers can have up to three football matches within one week. So how does this work when it comes to keeping their kits clean and fresh for the start of each match? Do footballers wash their kit? Do they wear a new shirt every single match? We answer these questions in…
As viewers of the beautiful game, we only see football players when they play matches, either on the TV or in-person at football grounds. What we don’t see is the hours of hard work that goes on behind the scenes during the rest of the week when players take part in training sessions. There are…
There are numerous press stories that shame football players for drinking alcohol, and these can skew our judgement around the relationship between footballers and alcohol. Footballers drink alcohol for similar reasons as everybody else – to socialise with friends or family, or to help them relax when they are under pressure. There are also reasons…
Ever wondered how footballers communicate with each other on and off the football pitch? In this Elastico article, we delve into the topic and outline different ways footballers communicate with each other. Football players communicate with each other on the pitch by holding up their hands, pointing in certain directions, specific one word commands and…
Whether you’re trying to make football predictions with your friends, guess results for a bet or just predicting as a general punter, it’s generally pretty difficult to be accurate. There are many variables that make predicting football results hard, and we’re going to cover some of them in this Elastico article. Why are Football Matches…
Footballers wear various numbers on the back of their shirts. Some players will stick with the same number for the whole of their career, while others will consistently swap their numbers. So how do footballers choose their numbers? If you’ve ever wondered this, then this Elastico article is for you. We discuss superstitions, availability, and…