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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
‘You need to deal with the cards you are handed’: How Australia have coped without Sam Kerr – scout report
For the second consecutive year, a major international competition in the women’s game has been robbed of its star attraction, with Barcelona…
August 2, 2023
2023/24 Premier League Tactical Preview: Chelsea
For Chelsea fans, 2022/23 will live long in the memory, but not for happy reasons. Instead, it will go down as the…
August 1, 2023
Analysis
‘Statement of intent’: What future Women’s World Cup opponents must learn from Germany’s dismantling of Morocco – tactical analysis
After seeing Australia, the Netherlands, and England scrape victories, and Canada and France held to goalless draws during the first few days…
July 26, 2023
Analysis
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Five ‘under the radar’ players you must monitor – scout report
After what has felt like an eternity for women’s football fans, the FIFA Women’s World Cup is finally here, with action getting…
July 19, 2023
Analysis
“It’s just pure instinct”: OL Reign’s remarkable aerial advantage in 2023 – scout report
There is little doubt among fans of the NWSL that the 2023 season has provided plenty of talking points, with the poor…
July 12, 2023
Analysis
“An impressive win”: Why Shamrock Rovers’ clever game plan helped them edge Glentoran in the All-Island Cup – tactical analysis
With the World Cup fast approaching, action in Northern Ireland’s Women’s Premiership and the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s Premier Division has been…
July 5, 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – New Zealand
There is a belief among many that, were it not for them qualifying through being its joint-hosts, New Zealand would not be…
June 29, 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Philippines
There are several nations that will be making their debuts at the World Cup this year, and one of those is the…
June 29, 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – South Africa
Despite being one of the strongest women’s teams on the African continent (having finished as Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) runners-up…
June 29, 2023
Analysis
“We have set the goal of winning the title”: Why ambitious Stjarnan have fallen away in 2023 but can still secure European football – scout report
Icelandic domestic football doesn’t tend to attract many fans from outside of the country, with it not being widely available to watch…
June 28, 2023
Analysis
“A great weight on its shoulders”: Why Colombian giants América de Cali are on course to make history in the Liga Femenina – scout report
As with the men’s game, South America has a history of producing outstanding female footballing talent, with some of those to have…
March 20, 2025
Analysis
“The vision is very realistic”: Why clever recruitment could help Brighton realise their WSL top four dreams at last – scout report
To say that Brighton Women had a turbulent time of things during the 2022/23 campaign would be putting it very mildly, with…
June 13, 2023
Analysis
UWCL Final 2023: Why Barcelona’s tactical changes helped them recover from “a disastrous start” to defeat Wolfsburg – tactical analysis
For all of their attacking quality, 2022/23 has not been one of Barcelona Femení’s strongest seasons, with there being a number of…
June 7, 2023
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Euro U21: Norway – Tactical Analysis
Norway have been responsible for producing some outstanding talent over the years in men’s football, with the likes of current Arsenal captain…
August 14, 2024
Analysis
“A signing with the future firmly in mind”: Finding Maika Hamano’s best position at Chelsea next season – scout report
Chelsea Women may still be celebrating their fourth successive WSL title, having lifted the trophy on Saturday afternoon to end what has…
August 5, 2024
Analysis
“Title win is old news”: Why Cliftonville’s strong Premiership start shows that they are looking only to the future – scout report
When Euro 2022 ended, there was an expectation among fans that the women’s game around the country would grow in popularity and…
May 24, 2023
Analysis
“A fairytale return”: Why Shamrock Rovers are enjoying life in the Premier Division after their “Lazarus-act” revival – scout report
Shamrock Rovers Women has long been a name synonymous with women’s football in the Republic of Ireland (RoI), with the team being…
May 17, 2023
Analysis
“A genuine team player”: How BK Häcken have tactically adjusted to cope without Stine Larsen – scout report
When asked to describe striker Stine Larsen, Denmark and former BK Häcken teammate Mille Gejl used the phrase “the ultimate team player”,…
May 9, 2023
Analysis
“A truly momentous achievement”: Why an adaptable game plan has helped Montrose secure SWPL 1 promotion – scout report
When Craig Feroz took charge of Montrose Women, he found a team in a mess, with them not being affiliated with the…
May 23, 2023
Carla Ward: Her tactical evolution
When Carla Ward took over Midlands Division One side Sheffield United Ladies in 2018 on an interim basis, she could not have…
April 29, 2023
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