Rangers have started their summer transfer window with keen intent. Russell Martin has already been granted six new signings, with the understanding that huge improvements are needed to close last season's 17-point gap to Old Firm rivals and reigning champions Celtic. Two of these six signings have come in central defence,...
Last week, after a protracted period of speculation, Rangers announced Russell Martin as their seventh permanent manager in 10 years. Taking over from Barry Ferguson, who had been put in caretaker charge after the departure of Philippe Clement in February, Martin joins a club in transition, having just been bought...
The EFL Championship playoff final back in May must feel like a distant memory for Southampton fans. At the time of writing, before the international break, the Saints find themselves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League. To compound their plight, Opta has predicted only a 5.23% chance of...
The Championship playoff final back in May must feel like a distant memory for Southampton fans. At the time of writing, before the international break, the Saints find themselves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League. To compound their plight, Opta has predicted only a 5.23% chance of survival...
As the English Premier League drew to a close this season, so did Southampton's decade-long stay in England's top flight. Over the five years, the side have experienced a steady decline, from once participating in the UEFA Europa League to consistently finding themselves in the relegation battle. In contrast, Russell...
Nottingham Forest went into the weekend fixture against Swansea City in high spirits. In their last fixture, they made up ground on second-placed Bournemouth with a shock 1-0 away win against soon-to-be champions Fulham. Swansea went to the City Ground unbeaten in nine league games. However, the last four games...
Our latest analysis video, based on Lee Scott's excellent piece for our April magazine and once again created by RDF Tactics, examines a resurgent MK Dons side under Russell Martin tactics. The ex-Norwich City defender has made the Dons one of the most entertaining sides in League One, and our video breaks...
Today's word ‘identity’ can be treated as a buzzword in football. Something that looks good on a social media post or as part of an advertising campaign. New coaches take over at a club and talk about wanting to instil an identity as part of their game model at a...
Any manager’s first-ever job can allow them to put down a marker for their tactical philosophy and how successful they may be in the future. After Paul Tisdale's sacking in early November, Russell Martin stepped up from being a player—retiring in the process—to take the reins and attempt to guide MK Dons...
