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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
No sweet home: Is 'home advantage' fading?
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This week, we’re diving into the world of home and away - discussing the tactical differences between performing in front of your own fans, and taking to the road.
What are the key elements to playing on home turf, and how does it impact what happens on the pitch?
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Research article: Revising home advantage in sport – home advantage mediation (HAM) model
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