Fintan O'Reilly

Analysis

Calvin Stengs Scout Report At OGC Nice 2021/2022: How Nice’s Brand New €15m ‘Baller’ Can Contribute To Their ‘Colossal’ Quest

AZ Alkmaar academy product Calvin Stengs (182cm/6’0”, 74kg/163lbs) has been one of the most closely watched and highly-rated young players in the…

March 3, 2025

Analysis

Andrew Jung: One of Ligue 2’s most wanted – how his potential new club can get the best from him – scout report

With just under a year remaining on his Châteauroux contract, 23-year-old centre-forward Andrew Jung (192cm/6’3”, 82kg/180lbs) is currently one of the most…

July 15, 2021

Analysis

Issa Kabore: How Man City’s promising prospect can star on loan at ‘long admired’ Troyes – scout report

Following his €4.5m move to the eventual 2020/21 EPL champions Manchester City from KV Mechelen in July 2020, Issa Kabore (180cm/5’11”, 70kg/154lbs)…

July 8, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 Preview: Denmark’s 3-4-3 may hold their semi-final golden ticket vs Czech Republic – tactical analysis

Saturday’s early EURO 2020 kickoff sees the Czech Republic take on Denmark in Baku Olympic Stadium. Denmark will go into this game…

July 2, 2021

Analysis

Julien Stéphan Coaching Style – Analyzing The New RC Strasbourg Boss

After guiding Strasbourg to a safe, 15th place finish in Ligue 1 this past season, Thierry Laurey’s five-year spell as RC Strasbourg…

June 2, 2025

Analysis

Copa America 2021: Possession-based Paraguay’s playmaking problems vs Argentina – tactical analysis

Paraguay suffered their first loss of Copa América 2021 in their second group game when they came up against one of South…

June 23, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020: How ‘versatile’ Sabitzer dominated multiple phases of play vs North Macedonia – tactical analysis

North Macedonia played their first-ever game at a major international tournament on Sunday versus Austria. They ultimately lost the match 3-1, but…

June 15, 2021

Analysis

Julio Enciso Scout Report At Club Libertad 2021: 17-year-old Paraguayan Phenomenon – Player Analysis

Who Is Julio Enciso? Julio Enciso (173cm/5’8”, 64kg/141lbs) is arguably the most exciting emerging talent in Paraguayan football right now, with the…

June 6, 2025

Analysis

William Saliba Scout Report At OGC Nice 2020/2021 – Is Arsenal’s 20 Year Old ‘Leader’ Ready For Mikel Arteta’s Team?

Who Is William Saliba? William Saliba (192cm/6’4”, 85kg/187lbs) hasn’t had much of an opportunity to make an impact at Arsenal since moving…

February 7, 2025

Copa America 2021: Paraguay – tactical analysis

Judging them by their FIFA World Ranking, you might view Paraguay as outsiders for the 2021 Copa América. They’ve got the third-worst…

May 28, 2021

EURO 2020: North Macedonia – tactical analysis

North Macedonia’s FIFA World Ranking (62) makes them the biggest outsiders for UEFA EURO 2020. Their underdog status won’t put a damper…

June 13, 2021

A-League

Alou Kuol: The ‘very explosive’ Stuttgart-bound aerial assassin who idolises Lewandowski – scout report

Scoring seven goals in 893 minutes, Central Coast Mariners centre-forward Alou Kuol has the third-best goals per 90 ratio (0.71) of any…

May 27, 2021

Analysis

Monaco vs PSG preview: Can Kovac’s curse conquer ‘under pressure’ Paris again in Coupe de France final? – tactical analysis

Both PSG and Monaco, although the latter to a lesser extent, are still in with a chance of pipping top-of-the-table Lille to…

May 18, 2021

Analysis

Angel Gomes Scout Report At Boavista F.C. – The Ex-Red Devil’s Evolution Into Lille’s Satellite Star

Last summer, Manchester United academy graduate Angel Gomes walked away from the EPL giants “to pursue a different path” for his career.…

April 7, 2025

Analysis

‘Fundamentals, desire, rhythm’ – Bielsa disciple Sampaoli’s stimulating start at Marseille – tactical analysis

Jorge Sampaoli is almost two months into his reign as manager of Olympique de Marseille and thus far, the 61-year-old Argentinian has…

May 4, 2021

Analysis

How Galtier’s master plan produced pivotal ‘turning points’ for ‘heroic’ Yilmaz-led Lille v Lyon – tactical analysis

Despite going 2-0 down in the first half, Lille OSC came away from Sunday’s crucial Ligue 1 clash versus fellow title hopefuls…

April 27, 2021

Analysis

The blueprints for ‘motivated’ Lyon and ‘focused’ leaders Lille to steal Sunday’s decisive duel – tactical analysis

Even Spain’s La Liga, where Sevilla, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all within touching distance of league-leaders Atlético Madrid, doesn’t have as…

April 24, 2021

Olivier Dall’Oglio: The praised planner behind Ligue 1’s pleasant Pirates – tactical analysis

Brest boss Olivier Dall’Oglio built his positive reputation during his six-and-a-half-years at Dijon, which saw him help the club to re-establish themselves…

April 20, 2021

Analysis

‘Excellent football’, ‘We are united’ – The tactics fuelling Algeria’s ‘surprising’ contenders

JS Saoura, from the Béchar Province of Algeria and founded in 2008, currently sit second in Algeria’s top tier, Ligue Professionnelle 1.…

April 14, 2021

Analysis

Pelissier’s project in progress: Four top tactical tweaks leading Lorient’s survival surge

Lorient were promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2020/21 campaign as the 2019/20 Ligue 2 champions and life hasn’t entirely been comfortable…

April 7, 2021