Lee Scott

Brentford FC: Analysing their Premier League recruitment

Brentford have long been lauded as one of the smartest clubs around in terms of their recruitment. They use data extensively as…

August 30, 2021

Data Analysis

Data Analysis: Four players who are similar to Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes

This is the fourth part in a series of articles looking at the use of data profiles in identifying potential recruitment targets…

September 3, 2021

Data Analysis

Data Analysis: Four players who are similar to PSG’s Marco Verratti

This is the third part in a series of articles looking at the use of data profiles in identifying potential recruitment targets…

September 3, 2021

Data Analysis

Data Analysis: Four players that are similar to Manchester City’s Jack Grealish

This is the second in a series of articles that I will be writing for the website that shows how we can…

September 3, 2021

Data Analysis

Four Players Like Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold That You Should Watch In 2021/22 – Data Analysis

A key part of modern recruitment is understanding how to use data effectively as a part of your process. While I would…

September 30, 2024

Belgian First Division A

Aron Donnum Scout Report: One of the best-value deals of the summer heading to Standard Liege

I am lucky enough to be in a position to consume a lot of football. As part of the consultancy that we offer…

July 27, 2021

Analysis

Takehiro Tomiyasu Scout Report At Bologna 2021/2022 – Why Tottenham Are Crazy For The Japanese Defender

Summers with major international competitions always feel a little different. At the time of writing, we are less than a week removed…

December 10, 2025

Scout Report: Five forwards to watch in 2021/22

Last month in this magazine I wrote articles looking at five defenders and five midfielders to watch in the 2021/22 season. This…

July 25, 2021

Analysis

Euro 2020 Final: How Roberto Mancini’s Italy Outwitted Gareth Southgate’s England Masterplan With One Key Switch – Tactical Analysis

So Euro 2020 has officially come to an end and the Italians reign as the champions of Europe. Across the tournament as…

October 20, 2025

Analysis

Benjamin Šeško Scout Report At FC Liefering 2020/2021: The Next RB Salzburg Striker Off The Haaland-Inspired Production Line – Player Analysis

Earlier this week, we received confirmation of a transfer that many had been expecting for some time as Leicester City announced the…

July 17, 2025

Scout Report: Five midfielders to watch in 2021/22

In the second in this series of articles looking at young players to watch we will turn our attention towards midfielders. This…

June 29, 2021

Scout Report: Five defenders to watch in 2021/22

This is the first in a series of articles for this magazine that will look ahead to the 2021/22 season with a…

June 29, 2021

Euro 2020: Italy – tactical analysis

Write off Italy at your peril. Tournament after tournament the Italian national team seem to raise the game at the biggest stage…

May 28, 2021

Euro 2020: Scotland – tactical analysis

The wait is finally over. After 22 long years Scotland have once again qualified to play in a major international tournament. As…

May 28, 2021

Analysis

Russell Martin Tactics At MK Dons 2020/2021: Finding His identity At MK Dons – Tactical Analysis

Today’s word ‘identity’ can be treated as a buzzword in football. Something that looks good on a social media post or as…

May 21, 2025

Ariel Holan: Looking at his Santos project – tactical analysis

At the end of February of this year, the Brazilian giants Santos appointed one of the most fascinating coaches in not only…

April 20, 2021

Head Coach Analysis

Alexander Blessin; The coach developed by Red Bull and attracting Premier League interest

This season one of the most remarkable turnarounds in European football has been the success of KV Oostende in the Belgian Pro…

April 6, 2021

LASK Linz: Outplaying Red Bull at their own game

For the last seven seasons, the Austrian Bundesliga title has been won by Red Bull Salzburg. The financial resources of the Red…

March 15, 2021

Julen Lopetegui

Sevilla & Julen Lopetegui Tactics: Graduating From Europa League

Sevilla are a fascinating club for a variety of different reasons. It is rare for a director of football to be more…

August 5, 2024

Jesper Lindstrom: The next big Scandanavian talent?

Scandinavia has long been a hotbed of footballing talent. Denmark, in particular, has given us players of genuine talent in recent years.…

February 16, 2021