Grilled Cheese

ExploreLog inSign up

Jon Mackenzie

@jonmackenzie.bsky.social

334 Following15.3k Followers

Writer and presenter at The Athletic. Noticer. Possession is nine tenths of the lore. Buy my book, The Spectre of Pep, here: https://geni.us/TheSpectreOfPep

PostsRepliesMedia
@theathletic.comOct 13, 2026, 5:21 AMReposted by @jonmackenzie.bsky.social

How Arsenal's captain contributed to his side's comeback win on Saturday – and not in the way you might imagine www.nytimes.com/athletic/768...

nytimes.comDid You Notice: Martin Odegaard fixed Arsenal’s press during the game against LeedsHow Arsenal's captain contributed to his side's comeback win on Saturday – and not in the way you might imagine
@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 7:02 PM

Another win for Brighton this weekend

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 8:22 PM

It's like their recommendation algorithm. "You liked this book by an author. Maybe you'd like another book by this author?" Aye

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 12:48 PM

This week's video is all about Brighton after their strong start to the Premier League.

People are talking about their in-possession game and their out-of-possession game but not many people are talking about the coherence between them. We do!

youtu.be/GAtuuJt9QYA

@nathanaclark.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 4:20 PMReposted by @jonmackenzie.bsky.social

Bonus @theextrainch.bsky.social Episode

The Spectre of Spurs

pod.link/1337670733/e...

I sat down with @jonmackenzie.bsky.social to discuss his book 'The Spectre of Pep' and Tottenham's role within the tactical meta past, present and future.

Photo, no description
@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 1:28 PM

In this week's video, we explore how Jose Mourinho fits into the modern tactical landscape and explain why there might be some logic behind his return to Real Madrid

youtu.be/LCpo_XxWhA4

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 7:25 AM

If you enjoyed yesterday's Did You Notice? video, then you should read my column today which has much more detail about how Brighton were able to break the rules against Arsenal to set pressing traps in their 3-0 win at the AMEX.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 7:25 AM

So I'm finding out!

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 5:52 PM

There's far more detail in my article on the site tomorrow but it's less about triggers and more about cutting off the usual escapes until Odegaard is caught in the trap at which point its about making sure you have good m2m access across the Arsenal first line of build up

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 4:00 PM

Here's today's Did You Notice? video and it's all about how Brighton broke some of the unwritten rules about modern pressing in their win against Arsenal.

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialSep 20, 2026, 9:41 PM

This

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialSep 20, 2026, 8:10 PM

Good strat imo... You've got 20 days of no PL to read my book...

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 3:25 PM

🫶

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 12:55 PM

Today's video analysis is all about Iraola's Liverpool and why they look okay in some games and less okay in others.

We break down the issues with the press vs Fulham and show why Liverpool's attacking play has also been less than stellar.

youtu.be/usxIIyu5J6k

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 12:55 PM

The pissonal advantage of a bedside urinal

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 10:03 AM

When you discover the en suite, your mind will be blown

@emilyoram.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 9:35 AMReposted by @jonmackenzie.bsky.social

Anyway, I had a really interesting night last night with @christinamcmc.bsky.social listening to @jonmackenzie.bsky.social talk about his new book, The Spectre of Pep, in a really cool arches bar in Bermondsey, followed by a very nice margherita pizza next door.

Two badly lit men on a stage A tv showing football on a wall covered in various bits of football ephemera A wall of football scarves A margherita pizza
@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 9:38 AM

Crying at this

@jonmackenzie.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 3:37 PM

You'll enjoy chapter 1

@davidrafferty.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 11:40 AMReposted by @jonmackenzie.bsky.social

Ok, this is catnip to me. Football tactics discussed as philosophy, with Hegel and Gramsci and metaphysics thrown in. I’m only halfway through the episode. I have ordered the book. Some observations:

pca.st/episode/140d...

Older posts
Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyCommunity StandardsHelpGet the app

Grilled Cheese is a product of Village Compute

Version devBuilt at: 2026-10-13 06:05:14 EDT