How Derby County’s superb defence could help them pull off ‘the Great Escape’ – tactical analysis
On September 22, just under three weeks ago, Derby County entered into administration following financial turmoil and were handed a […]
EFL Championship
Championship 2021/22: Reading upset Fulham in their own backyard with clinical finishing – tactical analysis
The 8th game week of the 2021-22 EFL Championship saw league-leaders Fulham host Reading at Craven Cottage. After getting relegated […]
Martin Payero scout report: from the Olympics with Argentina to being Middlesbrough’s next #10
After completing his move to Middlesbrough for 6.75 million euros, Martín Payero became the third-biggest sale of the Argentinian side […]
Rapid transitions and vertical possession: How Fulham are likely to set up under Marco Silva – tactical analysis
Amid the extensive managerial merry-go-round in Europe at the moment, one of the most intriguing, if not surprising, appointments has […]
EFL Championship Playoffs Final 2020/21: How Brentford’s ‘blueprint’ saw them beat Swansea and secure promotion – tactical analysis
The 2020-21 EFL Championship playoffs final saw Brentford play against Swansea City at Wembley as both teams were aiming to […]
EFL Championship Playoff Final 2021 Preview: Brentford vs Swansea – tactical analysis
Brentford overthrew Bournemouth and Swansea ousted Barnsley to make the EFL Championship final. Thomas Frank’s side have to be noted […]
Brentford vs Bournemouth: How making the pitch wide proved too much for 10-man Cherries in EFL Championship Playoff 2nd leg – tactical analysis
The 2021-22 EFL Championship season ended with the last day drama where the relegation battle went down the wire with […]
EFL Championship 2020/21: Playoff semi-final 2nd legs – tactical analysis
Everybody knows how much is at stake when you are in the playoffs to earn your place in the Premier […]
Bournemouth vs Brentford – Danjuma hits and Mbuemo misses in the EFL Championship Playoff semi-final – tactical analysis
While the regular EFL Championship season may have concluded, with Norwich City and Watford having bounced straight back up to […]
Could Harvey Elliott improve Liverpool FC in the Premier League 2021/22? – video
Our latest video by RDF Tactics, based on this piece for our magazine by Harshal Patel, takes a look at […]