Cameron Meighan

Tactical Analysis: Using NFL plays to improve set-pieces

Over the years, football has learned a lot from other sports in different areas of the game, and I have already talked…

February 28, 2021

Analysis

Bundesliga 2020/21: Augsburg vs Borussia Dortmund- tactical analysis

There were a number of interesting results in last weekend’s Bundesliga fixtures, and perhaps the pick of these was between last year’s…

September 29, 2020

Analysis

Bundesliga 2020/21: Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig- tactical analysis

One of the most tactically interesting matchups in the Bundesliga this weekend saw Peter Bosz’s Bayer Leverkusen take on Julian Nagelsmann’s RB…

September 28, 2020

Michael Keane’s goal vs. West Brom Albion

This week’s set-piece analysis again looks at a free-kick goal scored by Everton, but this time the defending of the opposition having…

September 23, 2020

Analysis

Bundesliga 2020/21: Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia Monchengladbach- tactical analysis

The Bundesliga returned this weekend after what seemed like an eternity, and the pick of the games was at Signal Iduna Park,…

September 21, 2020

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s goal vs. Tottenham

The Premier League kicked off last weekend with multiple very interesting set-piece goals, and among the pick of these was scored at…

September 16, 2020

Analysis

Offensive corners in Europe’s top five leagues: the far post – set-piece analysis

Carrying on from the last article in this series, this tactical analysis will look at how the best teams in Europe attack…

September 11, 2020

Joel Matip’s corner kick goal vs. Blackpool

This week’s set-piece analysis looks at Joël Matip’s headed goal from a corner in Liverpool’s recent friendly win over Blackpool. This set-piece…

September 9, 2020

Martin Skrtel’s goal vs Arsenal 2013/14

This week, we go back to one of the best Premier League seasons in recent memory, with Brendan Rodger’s high flying Liverpool…

September 2, 2020

Tactical Analysis: How do Liverpool improve?

At the end of the 2018/19 season, Liverpool narrowly missed out on the Premier League title after a dramatic title race with…

September 2, 2020

Barnsley’s offensive throws vs Middlesbrough

This week’s set-piece analysis looks at two specific throws from Barnsley’s match against Middlesbrough in the Championship. These throws show some good…

August 26, 2020

Alphonso Davies

PSG Vs Bayern Munich [0-1] – UEFA Champions League Final 2020: Thomas Tuchel Vs Hansi Flick- Tactical Analysis

The final game of the 2019/20 season came down to a clash between two European heavyweights, with the French and German champions…

November 4, 2025

RB Leipzig’s failed throw-in trap vs Atletico

This week’s set-piece analysis focuses on RB Leipzig’s throws, with Leipzig at the time of writing qualifying for the Champions League semi-finals.…

August 19, 2020

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2019/20: Lyon vs Bayern Munich- tactical preview

The second Champions League semi-final will take place on Wednesday night, with Lyon taking on Bayern Munich. Both sides come into the…

August 19, 2020

Analysis

An extensive analysis of offensive corners in Europe’s top five leagues: the near post – set-piece analysis

Corners are probably the most analysed aspect of set-pieces in football, with their proximity to the goal highlighting them an obvious area…

August 18, 2020

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2019/20: Barcelona vs Bayern Munich- tactical preview

Friday night sees a clash of two of Europe’s elite with Barcelona taking on Bayern Munich in a one-legged UEFA Champions League…

August 14, 2020

Hook and ladder throws

This week’s set-piece analysis comes from Jürgen Klopp’s Dortmund side, in a 2014 game against Bayern Munich. This throw-in incorporates the idea…

August 12, 2020

Juventus’ corner kick goal vs. Roma

This week our set-piece example comes from Italy, with Roma continuing to struggle from corners with their very zonally orientated system. This…

August 5, 2020

Analysis

Arsenal 2019/20: Their struggling positional play under Arteta- scout report

When Mikel Arteta left Manchester City to join Arsenal, many fans were excited to see how he would implement positional play and…

July 16, 2021

Bayern Munich: Developing a game plan and coaching sessions to play them

Since Hansi Flick took over at Bayern Munich, Bayern have been undoubtedly one of the best teams in Europe. The former Germany…

July 30, 2020