James Mitchell

EFL Championship

EFL Championship 2019/20: Birmingham City – set-piece analysis

It has been another season of mediocrity for Birmingham City this year. The West Midlands side ended 2019/20 in 20th place, just…

August 21, 2020

Premier League

Premier League 2019/20: Bournemouth – set-piece analysis

After five years in the Premier League Bournemouth’s time has come to an end. This has also now seen Eddie Howe leave…

August 15, 2020

Analysis

EFL Championship 2019/20: Brentford vs Fulham – tactical analysis

The EFL Championship play-off final is widely regarded as the most expensive game in football, estimated to be worth £160 million. A…

July 16, 2021

EFL Championship

EFL Championship 2019/20: Fulham vs Cardiff City – tactical analysis

Following Brentford’s successful comeback the previous night against Swansea City, this game between Fulham and Cardiff City was to see who could…

July 31, 2020

Brentford FC

EFL Championship 2019/20: Brentford vs Barnsley – tactical analysis

The final matchday of the 2019/20 EFL Championship is here. No side has officially been relegated yet, and second place is still…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

Premier League 2019/20: Norwich City – set-piece analysis

After just a single season Norwich City have been relegated from the Premier League back to the EFL Championship. There are a…

July 21, 2020

Analysis

EFL Championship 2019/20: West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County – tactical analysis

In light of Brentford’s remarkable run of form since the restart, this match between West Bromwich Albion and Derby County had increased…

July 10, 2020

Barrow: Ian Evatt’s ‘Barrowcelona’

48 years on from being voted out of the EFL, Barrow shall return whenever League Two begin their new season. The man…

July 8, 2020

Analysis

EFL Championship 2019/20 – Millwall Vs Swansea – Tactical Analysis

Millwall and Swansea faced off in the first-midweek game since the EFL Championship returned. This was not, however, a meaningless game of…

February 17, 2026

Analysis

EFL Championship 2019/20 – Fulham vs Brentford – tactical analysis

After a three-month hiatus, the EFL Championship has now returned for what can only be called an absolute sprint finish. Nine games…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

EFL Championship 2019/20 – Fulham vs Barnsley – tactical analysis

Back in February, Fulham and Barnsley faced off at Craven Cottage. These two teams are situated at either end of the EFL…

June 10, 2020

Germany: Why did they fail at 2018 World Cup

The 2018 World Cup seems a long time ago now. This competition was one of the most enjoyable tournaments ever, with some…

June 10, 2020

EFL Championship

EFL Championship 2019/20: Luton Town – set-piece analysis

On April 24th Luton Town announced that after just a year in charge Graeme Jones had been relinquished of his duties. It…

May 29, 2020

EFL Championship

EFL Championship 2019/20: Leeds United – set-piece analysis

Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United are a fearsome attacking force. They currently sit on the top of the tree in the EFL Championship,…

May 22, 2020

Analysis

Thomas Frank Offensive Tactics At Brentford FC 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

Under Matthew Benham’s ownership, Brentford have become a club synonymous with innovative thinking. The Bees have adopted a model that emphasizes and…

June 7, 2025

EFL Championship

Matheus Pereira 2019/20 – scout report

When West Brom completed the signing of Matheus Pereira it was seen as something of a coup for an EFL Championship side.…

May 15, 2020

Analysis

Danel Sinani 2019/20 – scout report

Once the Coronavirus pandemic is over, many clubs will be faced with major economic problems. People are already beginning to predict the…

April 15, 2020

Analysis

Russell Martin Tactics At MK Dons 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

Any manager’s first-ever job can allow them to put down a marker for their tactical philosophy and how successful they may be…

May 21, 2025

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2016/17: Manchester City vs Monaco – tactical analysis

Every once in awhile, you get a team in the UEFA Champions League completely outperform expectations. Ajax were that team last season,…

April 3, 2020

Coventry City FC

Mark Robins Tactics At Coventry City 2019/20 – Tactical Analysis

I think if you told Coventry fans that after 34 games of this League one season they’d be sitting seven points clear…

January 1, 2025