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[FL Smith @SincereFC]

The Premier League is where the money is - but the talent is scattered all over Europe and the world.

From Elche-Girona last weekend.

Elche ST Álvaro Rodríguez (21) with 7G/5A, for a team barely escaping the drop.

Does this clip remind you of anything?

[FL Smith @SincereFC]

If everyone is trying to turn you over..leave midfield.

Just read a great Athletic article by Jon Mackenzie about how the PL has changed tactically this season.

We covered a similar story, and how it applied to Brentford in March.

[FL Smith @SincereFC]

In this past weekend's DFB Pokal Final, Bayern beat Stuttgart 3-0.

Most fans don't know that Stuttgart once stole the Bundesliga from them in one of the most dramatic final weeks in Bundesliga history.

Check out the full story: https://t.co/q8vIORbkzd

[FL Smith @SincereFC]

Schalke, who led for 15 weeks, finished second. Bayern finished fourth. Gomez and Khedira became global stars. Hildebrand retired as a champion. Hitzlsperger, Cacau, Pardo — legends in Stuttgart forever. One of the greatest title races of the century.

[FL Smith @SincereFC]

In 2007, Stuttgart went from 3rd to Bundesliga champions in seven days. It's one of the great title finishes of modern football – and barely anyone outside Germany knows it happened.
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[FL Smith @SincereFC]

The corner is hit to Thomas Hitzlsperger 30 yards from goal.

He volleys it into the top corner. Stuttgart are level. Later, Khedira heads in a second to confirm it.

Final whistle. Stuttgart are Bundesliga champions.

[FL Smith @SincereFC]

@TFrankEra unfortunately I'd rather not say publicly as I don't want to be the reason another door is closed. PM me

[FL Smith @SincereFC]

Between the 24-25 and 25-26 seasons, no other player made as large a jump in "possession-ending actions" as Nico O'Reilly.

To attempt more of these (shoot, take-on, pass, touch) is to gain in confidence.

In life, remember to take risks.
Some day, you'll get your reward.

[FL Smith @SincereFC]

He didn't score, so it flew under the radar - but against Brentford, Evanilson showed why he is an amazing striker.
The way he brings teammates into play is why Bournemouth are always dangerous in attack.

I think his link-up is among the best in the PL today. Very old-school.

[FL Smith @SincereFC]

@1Hungdotuan3 I think it affects the stars who facilitate a lot a bit less! If you're giving the ball away – but you intended to be unselfish – other people react to that slightly differently.

[FL Smith @SincereFC]

Games like today against Lille are why there's such a gap in opinions about M. Rogers.
He is the aggressive one. But when you play this role, you HAVE to convert.
When you don't, your teammates roll their eyes, they snatch at their chances, and the team doesn't play as a group.