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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
“A side steadily rebuilding”: Why positive tactical development is behind Bristol City’s WSL return – scout report
Having flirted with relegation from the WSL for a number of seasons, 2020/21 saw Bristol City Women’s luck finally run out, with…
April 26, 2023
Analysis
“One of the most complete technical players in women’s football”: Why Lieke Martens’ role adjustment at PSG has not affected her performances – scout report
When PSG Féminine announced last summer that they had acquired the services of Barcelona Femení winger Lieke Martens, there were many who…
March 20, 2025
Alexis Missimo
“The Next Lindsey Horan”: Why Texas Wonderkid Alexis Missimo Is Tipped To Be A USWNT Star Of The Future – Scout Report
Who Is Alexis Missimo? The USA has a rich history of producing great female football players, with the likes of Mia Hamm,…
September 18, 2024
A-League
“Everyone wants to beat us”: The tactics that helped Sydney claim a third straight A-League Women premiership – scout report
The great thing about being a football fan is that, as one league starts to enter its latter stages, another re-enters the…
April 5, 2023
Everton Women: Identifying two positions they must strengthen this summer
In a recent interview with The Athletic, Everton Women head coach Brian Sørensen spoke about several topics surrounding his time at the…
March 28, 2023
Analysis
Hervé Renard Back In France: What To Expect Of The New Women’s National Manager – Head Coach Analysis
Corinne Diacre will go down in history as one of the most divisive head coaches of the French women’s national team. Some…
November 20, 2024
Analysis
Janine Beckie: How Canada could tactically replace her at the World Cup – scout report
As preparations for major tournaments go, Canada’s women’s football team’s has been far from ideal, with disputes between the players and the…
March 23, 2023
Analysis
“A sleeping giant starting to wake up”: Why Jonathan Morgan’s appointment can aid Sheffield United’s Championship survival bid – scout report
When Neil Redfearn took charge of Sheffield United Women back in August 2020, the former Liverpool Women and Doncaster Rovers Belles Ladies…
March 15, 2023
Analysis
Continental Cup 2023: How Arsenal “outwitted” Chelsea tactically to end their four-year trophy drought – tactical analysis
Chelsea Women and Arsenal Women have shared an intense rivalry in English women’s football for as long as anyone can remember, and…
March 8, 2023
Analysis
“Very forward and very attack-minded”: The tactics behind Benfica Feminino’s exceptional league form in 2022/23 – scout report
Fans of Portuguese women’s football currently have a lot to celebrate, with the national side sealing a first-ever place at the World…
March 1, 2023
Hearts Women: Their tactical development under Eva Olid
There are many women’s football leagues around Europe that don’t perhaps get the attention that they deserve, either through low fan interest,…
February 28, 2023
Analysis
Signe Gaupset Scout Report At SK Brann Kvinner 2022/2023 – Why The Promising Midfielder Is Already Turning Heads In Norway
Norway has a rich history of producing outstanding female footballers over the years, with the list of star names to have hailed…
July 11, 2025
Analysis
“This group is far from done”: Why Leicester City’s recent revival has led to hopes of WSL survival – scout report
When Leicester City Women brought Lydia Bedford’s tenure as head coach to an end in early November, the East Midlands side sat…
February 15, 2023
Analysis
Twente Vrouwen: The tactics behind their unbeaten and prolific start to the Eredivisie campaign – scout report
When naming the strongest teams in European women’s football, some of the first to come to mind are Barcelona Femení, Lyon Féminin,…
February 7, 2023
Analysis
Rachel Daly: Five left-back alternatives to the Aston Villa striker for England – scout report
When Sarina Wiegman led England to Euro 2022 success at the end of last summer, many Lionesses fans felt that it was…
February 1, 2023
Mia Fishel: The 21-year-old American striker catching the eye in Mexico
When listing leagues considered to be at the top of the global women’s game, the first names that generally spring to mind…
January 29, 2023
Analysis
“A culture of high standards”: Why Glasgow City are firmly on course to regain their SWPL 1 crown – scout report
With Glasgow City being the most successful club in the Scottish women’s game and a regular entrant in the Champions League (with…
January 24, 2023
Analysis
NWSL Draft 2023: Six standout players to keep an eye on when the new season gets underway – scout report
The start of another year means that it is now only a couple of months until the new NWSL season gets underway,…
January 18, 2023
A-League
“We’re going title hunting”: Why Melbourne City are still A-League Women contenders despite suffering early slip-ups – scout report
Christmas is a time when most football fans can sit back, take a breath and reflect on the events of the first…
January 11, 2023
Analysis
“Denmark’s next superstar”: Why adding 19-year-old Kathrine Kühl would be a big positive for Arsenal – scout report
Whilst many leagues in the women’s game will not be back from their winter breaks for another couple of weeks, there have…
January 3, 2023
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