Gerrard, Ancelotti, Venables & The 'Christmas Tree' Formation
Host Ali Maxwell and The Athletic's Michael Cox & Mark Carey explore the 'Xmas Tree' football formation to help them get into the festive spirit...
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast · The Athletic
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The Athletic's tactics writer Michael Cox and data analytics writer Mark Carey join host Ali Maxwell for a festive dissection of the 'Christmas Tree' Formation... They trace it's roots from Crystal Palace in the 1970's, Ancelotti's fabled 80's Milan teams, through to Terry Venables 90's England and all the way to modern day Aston Villa and new manager Steven Gerrard. The trio debate its strengths and weakness, and even pick their own 'Xmas Tree PL XI' - one player per club rule!
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