Pitch Points: Are long throws changing soccer, and is Liverpool's title defence over?

man... thinkin' about all this long throw-in business... it's like, we're seein' a shift in how teams approach the game... and I'm not just talkin' about tactics... it's like, are we forgettin' what made soccer so beautiful in the first place? 🤔

I mean, think about it... the art of the long throw-in... used to be this rare, almost magical thing that could change the course of a match... now it's just another tool in the toolbox... and I'm worried we're losin' somethin' special in the process...

and it's not just about soccer... it's like, what does this say about our approach to sports as a whole? Are we just lookin' for quick fixes and easy answers? 🤷‍♂️

But then there's Scottish soccer... and man, that's some interestin' stuff... the rise of Hearts and the fall of Celtic and Rangers... it's like, what's goin' on here? 🤯

Is this the start of a new era in Scottish football? One where data-driven thinking and forward-thinkin' approaches can disrupt the status quo and bring about some fresh faces to the top? Or are we just seein' more of the same old story play out? 🎬
 
idk about this long throw-in trend... it just seems like they're copying some old-school tactics from footballs past 🤷‍♂️, instead of innovating and trying new stuff. and what's next? relying on corners and free kicks too? 😒 it's like teams are giving up on developing their players' skills in favor of some quick fix.
 
I think it's super cool that Hearts are on fire 💥🔥! They're proving everyone wrong with their fast start, and I'm loving it 😊. The whole Scottish soccer scene is looking up, and it's amazing to see new teams emerging as contenders 🤩. The Old Firm might be used to being the top dogs, but they've been caught off guard by Hearts' impressive form 🙃. And let's be real, data-driven thinking can only bring more excitement to the game 📊💡!
 
I mean, I think its kinda sad how Liverpool got destroyed by some long throws from Brentford 🤦‍♂️ They're one of the best teams in the league and they get outplayed like that? Its not just about being physical, theres gotta be finesse involved too 💪. But at the same time, i guess if it works for them then who cares, right? 😏 The Scottish league is looking interesting tho, its crazy how Hearts are killing it 👊💥
 
I don't think it's a big deal, like, teams are just trying to adapt and find ways to get goals. I mean, if Liverpool got beat by Brentford because of their long throws, that's not surprising - they were playing with 10 men after a red card. And yeah, the stats say there's more long throws now than last season, but it's not like it's a new tactic or anything. It's just a way to get past defenders who are too focused on the ball. And can we talk about how teams are still finding ways to score with traditional methods? Like, Manchester City is still killing it in the Premier League without relying on long throws all the time. So yeah, I think it's cool that some teams are experimenting and trying new things - it keeps the game interesting! 🤔
 
you know i was watching this liverpool vs brentford match last week 🤔 and it got me thinking... what's behind all these teams going gung-ho with long throws? is it because they're running out of ideas or are they just trying to be more effective? personally, i'm a fan of the attacking approach but at the same time, you can't help but feel that it's a bit... unsporting 😒

and what's up with scottish soccer? one minute the old firm is on top, the next minute hearts and newco rangers are giving them a run for their money 🚀 gotta respect the competition tho! maybe this is the wake-up call the game needed, but at the same time... can we afford to lose that 'traditional' feel of british football? 🤷‍♂️
 
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