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Primarily writing about French football, he's passionate about all things scouting, recruitment and tactics.

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Sheffield United Vs Sunderland [1-2] EFL Championship Play-Off Final 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis
After eight years away—four of which were spent in England’s third tier, EFL League One—Sunderland will return to the Premier League in 2025/2026. Régis…
May 26, 2025
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Crystal Palace Vs Manchester City [1-0] FA Cup Final 2024/2025 – Post-Match Tactical Analysis
After finishing runners-up in 1989/1990 and 2015/2016, Crystal Palace won the 2024/2025 FA Cup. This is the first major trophy in the…
September 28, 2025
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Phil Parkinson Tactics At Wrexham AFC 2024/2025: Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney’s Promotion Machine Decoded – Tactical Analysis
The Wrexham fairytale embarks on its newest and most ambitious chapter yet in 2025/2026. After back-to-back promotions under Phil Parkinson from National…
May 13, 2025
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Ernesto Valverde Tactics At Athletic Bilbao 2024/2025: Spain’s Best Defence, Man United’s Test – Tactical Analysis
Now that the UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg matches have finished, it’s time for the UEFA Europa League semi-finals to take centre…
May 1, 2025
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Barcelona Vs Real Madrid [3-2] Copa Del Rey Final 2024/2025: 3 Barça Keys To Victory – Tactical Analysis
Barcelona remains one of only two teams, alongside Paris Saint-Germain, that can win their domestic league, domestic cup, and the UEFA Champions League in 2024/2025.…
April 29, 2025
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Marcus Rashford Scout Report At Aston Villa 2024/2025: How He Performed Against PSG Under Unai Emery Tactics – Tactical Analysis
Despite very nearly completing a dramatic comeback, Aston Villa’s 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League journey has officially come to an end versus Luis…
July 20, 2025
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Eli Junior Kroupi Scout Report At FC Lorient 2024/2025: Ligue 2’s Teenage Star Set For The Premier League – Player Analysis
Under Olivier Pantaloni’s leadership, Lorient look set for an immediate return to Ligue 1 following their relegation last season. The Breton side…
April 8, 2025
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Djordje Petrović Scouting Report At RC Strasbourg Alsace 2024/2025: Ligue 1 Standout Goalkeeper From Chelsea – Player Analysis
Djordje Petrović (194cm / 6’4”, 89kg / 196lbs) has been one of Ligue 1’s top goalkeepers in the 2024/2025 campaign. The 25-year-old…
June 16, 2025
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The Spine Of Nottingham Forest’s Champions League Push 2024/2025 – Data Analysis
One of the stories of the season in English football has undoubtedly been the outstanding performances of Nuno Espírito Santo’s Nottingham Forest,…
July 13, 2025
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Scottish Premiership 2024/2025: Rangers Striker Play In Old Firm Win Vs Celtic – Tactical Analysis
Rangers left Celtic Park with a 3-2 victory on Sunday despite ending the game with just 28% of the ball possession. This…
March 19, 2025
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UCL 2024/2025: Niko Kovač’s Borussia Dortmund Counterpress Tactics Vs Lille – Tactical Analysis
Borussia Dortmund ended up coming through their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash with Lille to earn a place in the…
March 14, 2025
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Daniel Farke Tactics: How Leeds United Used Width To Beat Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United
Leeds United put themselves one step closer to an illustrious Premier League return by coming out on top of Monday’s EFL Championship…
February 27, 2025
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Arne Slot’s Liverpool Defence Tactics That Silenced Manchester City – Tactical Analysis
Liverpool have overcome another hurdle on their way towards the 2024/25 Premier League title, defeating Manchester City away from home by two…
April 27, 2025
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Mika Biereth Scouting Report At AS Monaco 2024/2025 – Arsenal’s One That Got Away
Just over one year ago, Mika Biereth (187cm/6’2”, 78kg/171lbs) joined Austrian Bundesliga side SK Sturm Graz on loan until the end of…
February 17, 2025
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Real Madrid Vs Atlético Madrid 2024/2025: Diego Simeone Low Block Tactics – Tactical Analysis
An important page in the 2024/25 La Liga story has been written, with points shared at the end of the latest Madrid…
October 10, 2025
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Jonas Urbig, Lucas Chevalier & Joan García Scouting Report 2024/2025 – Why Europe’s Giants Want These U23 GKs
Plenty of eyes have turned to Germany U21 international and FC Köln academy product Jonas Urbig following his €7m move to Bundesliga…
May 23, 2025
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Antonio Conte Napoli Tactics To End Thiago Motta Juventus’ 21-Game Unbeaten Run – Tactical Analysis
Italian football is not short of passionate and intense rivalries. Few rivalries in world football can be as passionate as Napoli and…
May 24, 2025
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Randal Kolo Muani Scouting Report At PSG 2024/2025 – Unlocking The Spurs, Man United & Juventus Target’s Potential
Randal Kolo Muani appears to be on the verge of a winter move this month. Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, and Juventus have…
September 1, 2025
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Why Man United & Arsenal Need Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s Spark, Not PSG & Liverpool – Data Analysis
One of the biggest emerging stories of the January transfer window is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s status as a Napoli player. It’s been reported…
March 25, 2026
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2024 Total Football Analysis Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Of Big Moments, Tactics & Statistics!
If you think you’re up to the challenge, test your knowledge with our ultimate 2024 football quiz. Click here for the 2024…
January 1, 2025
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