David Seymour

Austrian Bundesliga

Austrian Bundesliga 2019/20: Salzburg vs Wolfsberger – tactical analysis

First-placed Salzburg played against fourth-placed Wolfsberger for the second time in a week, in this Austrian Bundesliga fixture. Despite having a 2-0…

June 23, 2020

Podcast

The Analysis Interview Podcast – Timo Cato

David Seymour is joined by Timo Cato on this week’s The Analysis Interview Podcast. Timo has a great deal of experience working…

September 22, 2021

Alfred Schreuder

Bundesliga 2019/20: Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig – tactical analysis

On Friday night RB Leipzig travelled to Hoffenheim, winning 2-0, and in doing so, with the title looking all but wrapped up…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Using The Half-Spaces To Progress The Ball Like Pep Guardiola – Tactical Theory

The use of half-spaces is not new, but they gained more prominence in the football vernacular during Pep Guardiola’s time as Barcelona’s head coach, where…

November 5, 2025

Analysis

The TFA Analysis Interview Podcast: Joaquin Gomez

David Seymour sits down with Joaquin Gomez, a coach who was worked for the likes of Brighton, Derby, Stoke and Luton, and…

September 22, 2021

Analysis

Bundesliga 2019/20: Wolfsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt – tactical analysis

After a terrific 4-1 win over high-flying, Champions League chasing, Bayer Leverkusen it looked as if Wolfsburg were going to push on…

June 1, 2020

Interviews

The Analysis Interview Podcast: Nuno Mauricio

Nuno Mauricio is the Head of Analysis for Benfica and takes time out of his busy schedule to talk David through the…

September 22, 2021

Analysis

Bundesliga 2019/20: Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund – tactical analysis

On Saturday, Borussia Dortmund maintained their Bundesliga title fight with a 2-0 win away to Wolfsburg. It was a game of a…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Bundesliga 2019/20: Koln vs Mainz – tactical analysis

After this weekend’s round of fixtures, Jonathan Harding, Author of “Mensch” put an incredibly apt tweet out. It read, “Very on-brand for…

May 19, 2020

Analysis

Bundesliga 2019/20: The Bundesliga Preview Part 3 – tactical preview

In this set of three analyses, I have given a brief tactical analysis of all 18 teams in the Bundesliga. I teamed…

May 15, 2020

Alfred Schreuder

Bundesliga 2019/20: The Bundesliga Preview Part 2 – tactical preview

In this set of three analyses, I am giving a brief tactical analysis of all 18 teams in the Bundesliga. I teamed…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Bundesliga 2019/20: The Bundesliga Preview Part 1 – Tactical Preview

In this set of three analyses, I am going to give a brief overview and tactical analysis of all 18 teams in…

May 13, 2020

Interviews

The Analysis Interview Podcast: Jordan Kevan

David is joined by Jordan Kevan, an analyst for Liverpool FC Women. Jordan gives insight into the weekly workings of their analysis…

September 22, 2021

Analysis

Domenico Tedesco Tactics At Spartak Moscow 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

Domenico Tedesco has brushed himself down after a disappointing end to what was originally an incredibly promising spell at Schalke in the…

September 11, 2025

Analysis

Noah Katterbach 2019/20 – scout report

Noah Katterbach has just over a year left on his contract at FC Koln. Whether or not he intends to sign an…

April 29, 2020

EFL Championship

The TFA Analysis Interview Podcast – Ryan Davies

David is joined by Swansea City Under 18’s Assistant Coach Ryan Davies. Ryan is still a young coach but has developed a…

September 22, 2021

Analysis

Tactical Theory: Pressing in La Liga

If you had to guess which of Europe’s top five leagues had the most pressing in their games, you would be forgiven…

April 17, 2026

Interviews

The TFA Analysis Interview Podcast – Scott Sellars

David is joined by Wolves Academy Manager, Scott Sellars, as they discuss the current direction of the Wolves Academy, and the impact…

September 22, 2021

Interviews

The TFA Analysis Interview Podcast – Guy Branston

David Seymour is joined by Guy Branston, the Loan Manager for Leicester City FC. Guy has had plenty of experience working in…

September 22, 2021

Tactical Theory: The impact of a deep pivot on a team’s attacking set-up

The pivot is a central-midfielder who will sit deeper than his midfield counterparts. They play a key role in a team’s possession…

April 9, 2020