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David Astill

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.

Analysis
Birmingham City Women: “Glimpses of promise” but still plenty for head coach Scott Booth to work on – tactical analysis
It is fair to say that 2021/2022 was always going to be a tough campaign for Birmingham City Women, with a managerial…
November 10, 2021
Analysis
Tine De Caigny: Why Hoffenheim’s “dangerous” attacker could be key for Belgium at Euro 2022 – scout report
France may be the favourites to top Group D in next summer’s Euro 2022 tournament, but any of the other three teams…
September 19, 2024
Analysis
“Eye-catchingly quick”: Why “powerful” Lyon star Catarina Macario has been compared to Marta – scout report
Lyon Feminin’s 2020/2021 season was not one they will want to remember, with PSG Feminine beating them to the Division 1 Feminine…
October 27, 2021
Missy Bo Kearns: Liverpool’s home-grown midfield star
Most women’s football fans would agree that it has not been a happy few years for Liverpool Women and their supporters. The…
October 25, 2021
Analysis
“Wildly inconsistent”: Why the NWSL playoffs may evade North Carolina Courage in 2021 – tactical analysis
The NWSL regular season is drawing to a close, with Portland Thorns, OL Reign and Washington Spirit already confirmed in the playoffs,…
October 20, 2021
Analysis
How Olli Harder has transformed West Ham from relegation survivors to mid-table fighters – tactical analysis
Last season, West Ham United Women were involved in a four-way survival battle at the foot of the WSL, ending up just…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
Emma Hayes Tactics At Chelsea Women 2021/2022: How The Wing-back Switch Has Given The Blues’ A New Life – Tactical Analysis
Chelsea Women have sat relatively comfortably at the top of English women’s football over the last two seasons, having secured the WSL…
June 17, 2025
Analysis
FAWSL 2021/2022: why Spurs’ newfound “never-say-die attitude” helped them edge winless Reading – tactical analysis
Tottenham Hotspur Women were sitting in eighth place in the WSL a year ago, having only taken one point from their opening…
September 29, 2021
Bruna Vilamala: The next Spanish superstar?
Barcelona Femeni are unquestionably one of the strongest teams in global women’s football, having secured the Primera Division, Champions League and Copa…
September 27, 2021
Analysis
Manchester City Women 2021/2022: Why their lack of “match sharpness” has led to a “nightmare” start – tactical analysis
After finishing second in the WSL last season, two points behind Chelsea Women, Manchester City Women have not lived up to pre-season…
September 22, 2021
Analysis
FAWSL 2021/2022: how Man Utd’s “exciting” attacking intent spoiled Leicester’s home WSL debut – tactical analysis
Last season was Leicester City Women’s first as a fully professional club, having been taken over by men’s team owners King Power…
September 15, 2021
Analysis
FAWSL 2021/2022: Why Arsenal edged “rusty” champions Chelsea in “pulsating” opening weekend clash – tactical analysis
The WSL made its long-awaited return last weekend, with new teams, players and managers all looking to begin the season in the…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
Olivia Moultrie Scouting Report: The 15-year-old “Soccer Phenom” Who Is The Future Of The USWNT
Who Is Olivia Moultrie? Many 15-year-olds would be worrying about their upcoming exams, or would be focusing on their social lives. However,…
September 18, 2024
Arsenal Women
Frida Maanum Scout Report At Arsenal Women 2021/2022: Can She Adequately Replace Jill Roord And Daniëlle van de Donk? – Player Analysis
It has been a summer of change for Arsenal Women, with new players, a new manager and new tactics. They lost some…
June 25, 2025
Analysis
Hayley Raso: Why the Matildas star could help Man City “gain the edge” in 2021/2022 – scout report
When players like USA internationals Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle departed Manchester City Women this summer, many feared that Gareth Taylor’s side…
September 3, 2021
Analysis
Stina Blackstenius: the Sweden striker with a “natural ability” in front of goal – scout report
Sweden have been near the summit of international women’s football for some time now, with many of their players dotted around Europe’s…
September 3, 2021
Analysis
Olympics 2020: why the USA’s bronze medal win against Australia “qualified as success” – tactical analysis
The women’s football at the Olympics 2020 may have come to a conclusion, but the final two games provided us with plenty…
September 3, 2021
Analysis
Olympics 2020: how Canada silenced “sloppy” USA in highly-anticipated semi-final clash – tactical analysis
The USA have for so long been the dominant power in international women’s football, winning multiple World Cups and Olympic golds. However,…
September 3, 2021
Analysis
“It wasn’t enough from any of us”: why Team GB fell short against Australia in Olympics 2020 quarter-final – tactical analysis
The women’s football tournament at the Olympics 2020 has reached the knockout stages, with the quarter-finals giving us some interesting results. Team…
September 3, 2021
Analysis
Marc Skinner Tactics At Manchester United Women 2021/2022: What Man Utd Fans Can Expect Tactically From Their New Head Coach – Tactical Analysis
When Casey Stoney left Manchester United Women earlier this summer, not many expected the wait for her replacement to take as long…
September 11, 2025
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