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Interviews: Stuart Reid - @From_The_Wing - Set Piece Specialist

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As Everton conceded yet another set-piece goal I put it out there that there must be something that could be done.  I was contacted by a set piece expert, then working for Millwall, who explained the problems with the defensive set up. A few days later was the FA Cup draw, where Everton were picked out to face...Millwall. A good test to see if this bloke knew what he was talking about.  And it turns out he did. Millwall ruthlessly exploited the weaknesses that he had explained to me scoring three goals from close range after freekicks. We agreed to speak more about the world of set pieces and how analysts like him are looking to help clubs make the most of this undervalued area of the game. A chat with Stuart Reid @From_The_Wing How did you get involved in the world of set pieces? Delete this message sent 22 hours ago from Stop Bunching! 22h 22 hours ago Sent   I'd been looking for a way into football and had been doi