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Aug 2024
37m 20s

Are There Fewer World Class Players Now?

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Where have all the maverick players gone from the game? Are tactical developments killing players’ spontaneity and freedom?


Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the idea of specific players being given holidays mid-season and we hear how Micah is getting on at Disneyland in the middle of the summer holidays.


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