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David Astill is a freelance sports analyst who is currently Head of Women's Football at Total Football Analysis and also writes content for his own Substack page.

He has written about the women's game in many different countries and has been a guest on podcasts and radio shows to offer an expert opinion on topics connected to women's football.

He is a supporter of Liverpool FC and Leicester Tigers.

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Premier League Team Of The Season 2024/2025 – Data Analysis

It has been quite the season in the Premier League. At the summit, a fight to secure UEFA Champions League football in…

May 28, 2025

Analysis

Kevin Schade Scout Report At Brentford 2024/2025: The Underrated Bees Star Powering Brentford’s Attack – Player Analysis

Few clubs in the Premier League are having a better run than Brentford FC. Ever since they gained promotion to the top flight…

February 19, 2026

Analysis

Emile Smith-Rowe Scout Report At Fulham 2024/2025: Top Signing Or Flop Signing? – Player Analysis

Whilst his career has been somewhat stop-start, there has never been any doubt that Emile Smith-Rowe is a player with immense talent.…

May 7, 2025

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Using Wingers In Central Roles: Crystal Palace, Liverpool & PSG Tactics 2024/2025 – Tactical Theory

Football is an ever-changing sport, with no two seasons ever being the same, and the game constantly evolving. As each year passes,…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

3 Transfer Targets To Replace Jamie Vardy At Leicester City (Matija Frigan, Lucas Stassin, Eliezer Mayenda) – Data Analysis

For Leicester City, relegation from the Premier League has been a case of “when” and not “if” for much of this season.…

April 24, 2025

Analysis

Anthony Elanga Scout Report At Nottingham Forest 2024/2025 – Player Analysis

Whilst he featured in 55 games for Manchester United and was seen by former interim manager Ralf Rangnick as a player that…

July 12, 2025

Analysis

Three U21 Rising Premier League Stars: Nico O’Reilly, Jack Hinshelwood, & Romain Esse Scout Report – Player Analysis

With the 2024/25 Premier League season rapidly drawing to a close, attention is slowly turning towards the summer transfer window. All 20…

April 9, 2025

Analysis

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde Scout Report At Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2024/2025: The Unsung Midfield Engine – Player Analysis

For Wolverhampton Wanderers fans, the 2024/25 Premier League season has been one of mixed emotions. When Gary O’Neil was sacked back in…

April 3, 2025

Analysis

3 Options For Kevin De Bruyne Replacement At Manchester City: Ilias Sebaoui, Jhon Jhon, & Kevin López – Data Analysis

If Manchester City fans have learned anything over the last few years, it is that their team contains plenty of star names,…

April 9, 2025

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Premier League’s Race For Champions League 2024/2025: Battle For Europe By Numbers – Data Analysis

Liverpool will almost certainly be in next season’s UEFA Champions League mix (with only mathematics preventing that from being a definite) and…

March 19, 2025

Analysis

Arsenal Scouting Report 2025/2026: 5 Strikers Who Fit Mikel Arteta Tactics – Recruitment Analysis

Many Arsenal fans will want to retain a sense of optimism as the 2024/25 Premier League season draws to a close. However,…

May 31, 2025

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Why Manchester United Want Lille’s Jonathan David & 3 More Strikers Who Fit Man United’s Needs – Scout Report

It is safe to say that Manchester United have been a slow burner under Ruben Amorim so far. The team shows some…

February 27, 2025

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Alexander Isak Scouting Report At Newcastle United 2024/2025 – Potential Liverpool Transfer & Finding Replacements

For Liverpool fans, the 2024/25 Premier League season has been one of mixed feelings. On the plus side, the appointment of head…

September 1, 2025

Analysis

Jacob Ramsey Scout Report At Aston Villa 2024/2025: Villa’s Homegrown Midfield Maestro – Player Analysis

These are heady days for Aston Villa fans. Their team currently sits eighth in the Premier League. On their return to Europe’s…

August 17, 2025

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David Moyes Tactics Reviving Everton 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Everton’s 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth might not have been the greatest surprise, given the campaigns both teams were having at the time.…

August 18, 2025

Analysis

Chelsea Women, Man City Women & Crystal Palace Women Scouting Report: Three New Star Signings

Common opinion among the WSL fanbase is that the title race has already reached its conclusion, with defending champions Chelsea Women still…

January 30, 2025

Analysis

Jule Brand Scouting Report 2024/25: A Perfect Fit For Bayern Women, Barça Femení & Lyon Féminin

Whilst January is a time when many women’s leagues take a mid-season break, it is not a period in which anyone can…

January 16, 2025

Analysis

How TP Mazembe Women Conquered CAF WCL 2024 With Smart Passing & Rotation Tactics

The women’s game in Africa might not enjoy the same exposure as it does on other continents. This is partly due to limited…

December 14, 2024

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Mollie Lambert Scouting Report 2024/25: Durham Women’s Midfield Maestro

Ahead of the 2024/25 Women’s Championship campaign getting underway back in September, pre-season predictions were thrown around with regards to who might…

November 27, 2024

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Scouting Report: Three A-League Women Rising Stars To Watch In 2024/25

Whilst most of the Northern Hemisphere is settling in for the long winter months, those who reside below the Equator are currently…

November 20, 2024

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