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James West is a football coaching student, freelance writer and part time analyst.

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Ligue 1 2021/22: How RC Strasbourg manager Stéphan’s brave tactics gained them a point against complacent PSG – tactical analysis
The 2021/22 Ligue 1 season has been quite ordinary in some ways. The capital club, Paris Saint-Germain winning another title is a…
May 2, 2022
Analysis
Dejan Kulusevski Scout Report At Tottenham Hotspur 2021/2022: Why He Was Spurs Missing Piece – Tactical Analysis
After Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked, Antonio Conte arrived at Spurs, hoping to rejuvenate the North London side. With Antonio Conte’s entry comes his customary back-three…
April 14, 2025
Analysis
Tammy Abraham Scout Report At AS Roma 2021/2022 – Jose Mourinho’s Revolution Of The Centre Forward
The current European champions, Chelsea, are renowned for their success across the continent, as well as their dominance in England over the last 15 years.…
June 30, 2025
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EFL Championship 2021/22: How Luton Town’s passive-aggressive pressing earned them three point against Nottingham Forest – tactical analysis
The later months of the season have major significance to teams within the division, but the reason of importance varies deepening what…
April 18, 2022
Analysis
Bundesliga 2021/22: How Dortmund’s tactical positioning took precedence against VfL Stuttgart – tactical analysis
On the face of it, a match-up between two of the league’s entertainers should showcase a some good football. Both Borussia Dortmund…
April 11, 2022
Thomas Reis: Analysing his project at VfL Bochum
When observing the career of Thomas Reis, it is obvious to see where his allegiances lie. As a player, Reis played for…
March 26, 2022
Aliou Cissé
World Cup Qualifiers: How Egypt’s First-Half Ascendancy Proved To Be Too Much For Senegal – Tactical Analysis
The closing stages of World Cup qualifications to Qatar are upon us, and key deciding games are taking place worldwide. So far,…
October 30, 2024
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Premier League 21/22: How Leeds’ late comeback against Wolves could be their start towards Premier League safety – tactical analysis
Both sets of fans will understand what each other are going through, about their manager’s situation, albeit these occurrences take place at…
June 8, 2025
Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho Scout Report At Manchester United 2021/2022: Why Man United Fans Are Excited About Argentina’s Newest Senior International
1,110. That is the number of games Premier League giant Manchester Utd has included academy players featuring within the first-team squad in…
January 29, 2025
3-5-2 Formation
Jacob Ramsey Scout Report At Aston Villa 2021/2022: The Villans’ Academy Product Thriving In The Premier League – Player Analysis
Aston Villa is known for their European Cup triumphs in the early 80s, in addition to their loyal fanbase and iconic stadium.…
June 10, 2025
Patrick Wimmer: Arminia Bielefeld’s star in the making
Fascination in young footballers has never been higher, especially in youngsters playing at the highest stages, taking part in the biggest matches…
February 27, 2022
Analysis
Bundesliga 2021/22: Why Hoffenheim’s Performance Against Vfb Stuttgart Shows They Are Champions League Contenders – Tactical Analysis
Hoffenheim’s head coach, Sebastian Hoeneß and VfB Stuttgart coach, Pellegrino Matarazzo can surely relate to each other on a managerial level, as…
September 20, 2024
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Serie A 2021/22: How Allegri’s managerial choices lead to a poor derby day display vs Torino – tactical analysis
Juventus vs Torino, also known as the Derby della Mole, has been a key fixture within the Serie A calendar for over…
February 21, 2022
Analysis
How Sporting Lisbon’s 10-man resilience against FC Porto kept the title race alive in Portugal – tactical analysis
The fixture between the Dragões (FC Porto) and The Leões (Sporting) dates back to 1922, and tempers have heightened since their very…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
Dele Alli and Donny Van De Beek: How Lampard’s new midfield duo can work at Everton – tactical analysis
Frank Lampard, Dele Alli, Donny Van De Beek and Everton Football Club. At the start of the calendar year, these parties were…
March 19, 2025
Analysis
Vitinha Scout Report At FC Porto & Portugal U21 2021/2022: Why Wolves Will Regret Not Keeping The Portuguese Wonderkid – Analysis
Who Is Vitinha? Talent residing in Portugal has always been on the radars of clubs across Europe, and Wolverhampton Wanderers are notorious…
February 26, 2026
4-4-2 Formation
Nicolás Capaldo Scout Report At RB Salzburg 2021/2022 – The Argentine Midfielder
South America has played a pivotal part in the making of world-class footballers with fire, desire and grace. Carlos Tevez, Éver Banega…
July 12, 2025
Analysis
André Franco 2021/22: The catalyst behind Estoril Praia’s meteoric rise – Scout Report
Evolutions and revolutions have occurred as football has passed, about tactics and management philosophy. A major impact on these changes within the…
January 24, 2022
Analysis
Premier League 2021/22: Why Brighton’s blueprint deserved more then a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace – tactical analysis
The rivalry between the Seagulls and the Eagles is well documented but does not draw the attention of many in English football,…
January 17, 2022
Adi Hütter
Bundesliga 2021/22: How Adi Hütter’s tactical transition sparked a Gladbach comeback vs Bayern – tactical analysis
Bayern Munich ended 2021 in excellent form, winning their last seven games, with special results against Borussia Dortmund and Xavi’s Barcelona, and…
January 10, 2022
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