Author Archives: Dr Ted

Panini 83: revisited

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Dr Ted

Back in June WCC posted an article which explored Glenn Hoddle’s maverick proclivities. Visual analysis of my Panini ’83 sticker album showed that all players in the English top flight managed to pose for a full length snap – except … Continue reading →

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Cheerio & Thanks!

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Dr Ted

That’s all from World Cup College! We would like to thank our loyal readership‚ and pass on special thanks to those who have left regular comments. It’s been a lot of fun keeping the site going over the past few … Continue reading →

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Thomas Hobbes & English Mechanism

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Dr Ted

WCC has noted previously that the England team appears to operate somewhat mechanistically. Even over a successful qualification campaign it seemed that Fabio Capello’s efforts had yielded mechanical rather than organic solidarity. The team was playing well together, but like … Continue reading →

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The W-W formation: the future?!

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Dr Ted

It is hard to envisage how formations will evolve in response to the current formational hegemony 4-2-3-1. It is an adaptable format which matches up well against other approaches. Two defensive midfielders provide a shield for the back four, which … Continue reading →

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The Capello Project 2010: the end!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Dr Ted

Throughout the qualification campaign it appeared that Fabio Capello had struck upon a workable formula. His England side were arranged under 4-4-2, but it appeared that 4-2-3-1 inhered in this approach as Gareth Barry and Frank Lampard were conservative in … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: wildcards!

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Dr Ted

Speculation has already begun with regard to the players who will be replacing England’s golden generation – a generation which is approaching the end of its tenure as custodians of the nation’s hopes. World Cup 2010 has again exposed England … Continue reading →

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Spain 1 Holland 0

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Dr Ted

Spain were the more proactive side in the first-half of this World Cup final, but Holland were well organized in response. Both sides set up under 4-2-3-1, but Spain had a narrower approach with Pedro and Andres Iniesta taking up … Continue reading →

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Theory of Everything

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Dr Ted

Further to our research undertaken prior to and during World Cup 2010, WCC is close to devising a football theory of everything. This will be a synthesis of the knowledge generated by our faculties, Arts & Law, Life Sciences, Physical … Continue reading →

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