Category: Graham Potter

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Playoff Final: Sweden Vs Poland – Tactical Preview

Sweden host Poland at the Strawberry Arena for the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Path B. Sweden have earned…

March 31, 2026

Analysis

Using The Half-Spaces To Progress The Ball Like Pep Guardiola – Tactical Theory

The use of half-spaces is not new, but they gained more prominence in the football vernacular during Pep Guardiola’s time as Barcelona’s head coach, where…

November 5, 2025

Analysis

Solly March Scout Report At Brighton – Premier League 2022/2023

Brighton are playing some of the most beautiful football right now in the Premier League. The transition from Graham Potter to Roberto…

November 5, 2025

Analysis

Graham Potter Tactics At West Ham United 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Graham Potter‘s managerial style is characterized by adaptability, player development, and pushing the boundaries of what it means to play football in…

October 21, 2025

Analysis

Kyle Walker-Peters Scout Report At West Ham United 2025/2026: A Smart Signing For Graham Potter – Player Analysis

The summer transfer window has once again highlighted the frivolous spending power of Europe’s top clubs, with the Premier League continuing to…

July 31, 2025

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31 Projected Points: The Change Graham Potter Tactics Must Enforce To Keep Brighton In The Premier League

Brighton’s misfortune this season is well-documented. ‘Pretty on the eye’, you will hear from the pundits, but it all means nothing if…

April 14, 2025

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Graham Potter West Ham United Tactics To Defeat Van Nistelrooy’s Leicester City – Tactical Analysis

We were treated to another exciting period of midweek Premier League action, with the London Stadium playing host to the final match…

March 1, 2025

Analysis

TFA Podcast – Graham Potter’s sacking: Chelsea’s recurring tactical problems and personnel issues

In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA analyst Caio Miguel to discuss the recent sacking…

April 7, 2023

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TFA Scouted: Future England star defender Levi Colwill – podcast

On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss Brighton’s star defender Levi Colwill, on…

January 30, 2023

Analysis

Why do Chelsea look so toothless from dead balls? – set-piece analysis

Chelsea have been one of the more underwhelming teams in the Premier League this season. From their slow start under Thomas Tuchel…

January 11, 2023

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Three tactical details Potter needs to get right in order to beat City in this weekend’s crucial FA Cup Clash – tactical preview

Three days after facing off in a colossal Premier League battle at Stamford Bridge, a struggling Chelsea travel to the Etihad Stadium…

January 7, 2023

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Premier League 2022/23: How Chelsea returned to winning ways by dominating Bournemouth in every phase – tactical analysis

Chelsea returned to winning ways and finished their five-game winless run since mid-October with a decisive convincing 2-0 win against Bournemouth in…

December 29, 2022

Analysis

Why pressing centre-backs and creating functional triangles over on the flanks helped Newcastle beat Chelsea – tactical analysis

Premier League has every season brought up shocking results, teams and players. This campaign hasn’t been the exception. With Liverpool, Chelsea and…

November 15, 2022

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How De Zerbi used his ‘lure and exploit’ ideology to punish Potter at the AMEX – tactical analysis

Gameweek 14 of the English Premier League brought us a very interesting clash between Brighton and Chelsea, the match which can also…

October 31, 2022

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Premier League 2022/23: Brighton vs Leicester – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday saw Brighton vs Leicester in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

September 6, 2022

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Premier League 2022/23: Brighton vs Leeds – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday saw Brighton vs Leeds in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

August 29, 2022

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Premier League 2022/23: West Ham vs Brighton – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday saw West Ham vs Brighton in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in…

August 23, 2022

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Premier League 2022/23: Man United vs Brighton – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday saw a shock at Old Trafford where Brighton beat Man United in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key…

August 9, 2022

Analysis

Forget how bad United were – this is why Brighton could surprise many – tactical analysis

Some things never change. There was a buzz about Manchester United heading into their first Premier League game of the season. A…

August 9, 2022

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Premier League 2021/22: West Ham vs Brighton – post-match data viz and stats

Wednesday night saw Neal Maupay score a late equaliser for Brighton against West Ham in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the…

July 26, 2022