William Åkerstedt

Assistant coach Skövde AIK

[William Åkerstedt @akerstedtw]

Football, bloody hell

[William Åkerstedt @akerstedtw]

@BurryVE1 Vad har du att säga om Frankrikes defensiva balans? Startar både Mbappe och Cherki mot kvalificerat motstånd?

[William Åkerstedt @akerstedtw]

@Aktieprenoren @hofmannjesper Stjärnor! Skalar ni av nått?

[Jamie Hamilton @stirling_j]

For modern Positionist coaches, the current shift to set-piece emphasis is inevitable.
Increased physicality means defences can 'constrain spaces' (go man-to-man) better and for longer.
Positionism requires these spaces to afford attacking combinations.
So, we have a problem. 🧵

[Albin Sheqiri @albinsheqiri]

Bodø/Glimt / Kjetil Knutsen - session example & progressions

1) Passing Drill
3 players play combinations with focus on:
• Lay-offs
• 2 players each side (min. width concept)
• Give & go
• Over/Underlap > create local 2v1 situations

2) Passing Drill — + finishing
Same patterns/ideas — with a 1 touch finishing into goal

3) 3v2 Finishing
Progression to opposed situation with focus on:
• Pin the opponent
• Create local 2v1 against opponent
• Combinations to beat the defenders

[Sky Sports Premier League @SkySportsPL]

Watch the full detailed breakdown: https://t.co/cUuDXV7mz8

[William Åkerstedt @akerstedtw]

@skandalomsusad Vi är alltså inte ens med på listan

[William Åkerstedt @akerstedtw]

@coachfahgen Kul design!

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@hofmannjesper @Aktieprenoren Ingen hejd!

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Vi ses på Södermalms IP⚽️

[IFK Skövde Fotboll @IFKSkovdeFK]

✅| William och Jörgen nya assisterande

Efter ett år som tränare i Skövde AIK:s akademi återvänder Jörgen Ström till IFK Skövde för att bli assisterande tränare. Jörgen får sällskap av 25-årige William Åkerstedt.

Läs mer på https://t.co/X2SMqpOVIk

[William Åkerstedt @akerstedtw]

This.

[Mike Holden @binaryfootball]

When profiling an entire league, identify the biggest trends and then dive deep on the exceptions.

Strategy, tactics, recruitment. Herd mentality is everywhere.

Never underestimate the value in understanding the oddies. It's the fastest way to unearth an edge.

[Karl Marius Aksum @aksumfootball]

Variations of the 3-zone game is, in my opinion, often the best way to start most sessions. Currently, we mostly use it with (1) wider angled middle zone, (2) with GKs and large goals, and (3) in a vertical pitch direction.

[William Åkerstedt @akerstedtw]

@BurryVE1 Precis så. Och transfersummor för tränare borde återspegla det

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@bhafcedv4 Johan Larsson!

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@ilovebarca97 Hjältar! Kul att se er på plats💪

[The Swedish Rumble 🔰 @SwedishRumble]

🚨💣Why Man City -- will -- challenge for a PL title within 12 months of being demoted (if/when? they are demoted)!
The below thread does a splendid job showing why City face a great risk of being found to have committed some of the most serious alleged breaches (in relation to the charges statue barred in the CAS case). In addition to this, I have on a few occasions commented on how just some of the more minor breaches (like Mancini's payments through a 3rd party) -- along with the massive amount of charges for failing to cooperate with the PL's investigation, alone will paint a very damaging picture for City, even if they manage to escape the more serious charges. I could be wrong, but City being cleared of all charges seems about as likely as one PL team beating another 100-0 (I am a United fan, the PL could easily establish that MUFC has committed at least 4-5 breaches over the last seasons, wouldn't be serious, but stand alone, neither will all charges against City be). City being cleared of enough charges to not be demoted, seem to be as likely as winning a PL game 10-0. I can't see it, but I could of course be wrong.

Many can of course see this damaging picture by just taking a step back, and looking at facts that are un-explainable, if it wasn't for X, Y or Z. Hence, there is a notion that Man City could "disappear" in the near future. I would definitely bet on City being demoted -- but I think that the risk of the club disappearing just by being demoted is very slim.

Because, what happens if City is demoted? Let's look into it.

🔺City would still play in the Champions League if they are demoted to the Championship
The PL has one set of rules, that inter alia set out if a club can play in the PL. These rules have nothing to do if the same club can play in the Champions League. UEFA has another set of rules, that establish if a club can play in UEFA's tournaments, and the PL has nothing to do with them.

The earlier charges against City -- that appears to be the hardest to defend -- were deemed to be statue barred in the CAS proceeding (i.e. too old). CAS decisions stands and clears City. Yes, there is a technical way to open up the UEFA charges again, if false testimonies have been given, but it is really complicated.

So even if the 'scheduling issue' would be tremendous for a club playing 46 Championship games, to also squeeze in 8 CL games plus final 16 CL games, together with national cups -- I think it is basically a given that City will play in the CL in 25/26 even if they are demoted to the Championship.

🔺Wouldn't City breach the EFL's FFP rules if it played in the Championship with it's tremendously expensive squad?
City's revenue should be around 750m if they are not demoted (and there is no Club World Cup). Of this, roughly 340m is attributable to sponsors, 180m to playing in the PL, 120m to playing in the CL, 70m from "match day" (tickets etc), and of course player sales that vary.

What would change in the Championship? They will get like 15m instead of 180m in domestic TV money. This is a short fall of 165m, and it brings their overall income down to 595m. Will anything else change? I am a Man Utd fan, if the Glazers got us demoted, I wouldn't expect sponsors to jump ship. It would be one year like Juventus, fans rallying behind the club like never before. Tickets? Sure they would reduce prices, but at the same time, they would play 8 games more than the year before. Might get 60m instead of 70, it is marginal.

At the bottom line, if City is demoted, and sell like one player like Haaland, they will be in great financial shape. They are posting solid numbers on a year by year basis, and have a lot of head room in relation to FFP rules.

🔺But if City is demoted for 25/26, they surely wouldn't play in Europe for 26/27?
This is of course a great risk, which would be a big back-lash.

But let's not forget -- they got 2 chances. They would qualify for Europe even if they play in the Championship -- if they either (1) win the CL in 25/26 or (2) win the FA Cup in 25/26. They would fight extremely hard in those competitions, and I wouldn't rule out a win in either to be honest.

🔺But you are assuming that City will be competitive if they are demoted, won't the squad dismantle?
This is of course harder to predict -- but I don't think that is likely. I don't think players have 'walk away' clauses if CIty is demoted. Surely release clauses, but if a player wants to be sold he would be sold.

They have a bit of a generational change coming anyway -- but they have so many talented kids in that City Group. I think big parts of the current core would stick around, it is kind of a redemption for the 115 charges, to do the right thing and take the punishment, and get the club back up again. Think it could be a 'last dance' for KDB, Kyle Walker and co, while the club also integrating a lot of the youth players. Add Rodri, a few of the CBs, Foden. A handful of players from the academy/sister clubs -- its a really competitive squad. They will have plenty to spend on it, if players bolt.

🔺But surely, long term it would make a dent in their ability to compete?
Everything equal, there are of course negative aspects of it. But to be perfectly honest -- if anything, I think it would make the club stronger.

There is a couple of things I want to underline, by all accounts, City have not committed any material breaches -- gained sporting advantages -- in 6 years. It is of course possible to argue that City is as strong as they are today -- due to the platform they set between 2010-2016, but it doesn't change the fact that they have zero reason to cheat today. They have plenty of head room in relation to FFP, they generate a ton of income, the City Football Group is very powerful and will only get better and better with time (it is a long term project, kids are brought in when they are 8-9 years old, it is simple math that any kid brought in at that age in 2012 only will be 20 years old today, so if we assume that the group didn't hit full speed before 2016, the production of the talent factory will only get better and better the coming years).

10k expanded capacity at Old Trafford is equal to 10m in extra revenue per year. If City sell players for 40m more than their rivals, they can fill the stadium with 40k less fans every game and still be on par financially.

And I think their fans would love to wash away the fair weather stamp and jump with their backs towards the pitch while they dance through a season in the Championship.

🔺So what is your point???
It is clear that Manchester City -- regardless of the cheating, and sure, due to it -- has done a tremendously good job building up a strong organization. Anyone wanting to knock Man City of the porch must be prepared to match that. It is naive to think that City is 'going away'. Sure, the PL could be wide open for a year, Pep is probably being replaced sooner rather than later which could cause some adversity -- but 100%, City will still be there and still be very competitive. They won't become "Everton" due to playing one year in the Championship.

🔺But aren't you missing a few things, City could be demoted to the National League or L2 or whatever? And can't all other clubs sue City? There are a few things that are unclear. 100%. The Championship doesn't have to accept City. They could pass them on to the VNL or decide that they should go to L2. Other clubs could try to tango with City's lawyers and ask for compensation.

But looking at what is likely, I can't see the EFL passing on City in the Championship. A Championship club would take City's spot in the PL, so there is a vacancy. Juve sets a precedent. City is a big club globally. As big as some others? Definitely not, but compared to like Blackburn or Plymouth? They are gigantic. They are really growing in the US market. Many kids are supporting them. I think EFL gladly would take the boost, City playing in the Championship would provide the EFL with.

As for other clubs suing City? I am not the right person to answer that, it is theoretically possible, but it would be really complicated. It is a bit of an unknown. Wouldn't even have to be other clubs -- there are plenty of special funds that buys the right to sue someone. If the cases are clear enough, it could be a bit of an anchor. But its no slam dunk.

[Bene Schneiderbauer @BeneSB_]

What I learned about Xabi Alonso's Style of Play.

Part 3: Principles ⬇️

[William Åkerstedt @akerstedtw]

@HampikMorad Spännande! Läser gärna
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@LeonardJN @JAlbin5 2. Som yttrar borde Isak och Dejan göra sig bättre i 343, Holm och Sema bättre som wings. Nog inte så dumt att staga upp försvaret med en extra mittback

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@AnythingLFC_ @DaveOCKOP I’m sorry but he’s awful in possession😭