Something unprecedented is happening in the Scottish Premiership right now. The Old Firm of Celtic and Rangers has dominated Scottish Football for far too long. The last team other than Celtic or Rangers to win the Scottish Premiership was Aberdeen in 1985 under the direction of Sir Alex Ferguson. In fact, since...
In the modern game, pressing is more than just a defensive strategy; it's a proactive method of creating goal-scoring opportunities. As discussed in the tactical theory ‘Unlocking Goals Through Pressing: Celtic’s High-Block & Motherwell’s Mid-Block Tactics’, effective pressing structures can vary drastically in their approach. From Celtic's high press, designed...
Celtic begin their UEFA Champions League campaign this week in the play-off round against Kazakhstan Premier League champions Kairat Almaty. The Hoops will be hoping to at least match their successful run in the competition last season, which saw them progress from the group stage to face Bayern Munich in...
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...
Rangers left Celtic Park with a 3-2 victory on Sunday despite ending the game with just 28% of the ball possession. This result was undoubtedly a feather in the cap of interim Rangers boss Barry Ferguson, who took over from ex-Gers manager Philippe Clement in late February. Both sides had...
Hamza Igamane has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past three months. The 22-year-old is quickly becoming a fan favourite during his first season at Rangers. He’s made the unusual move from his native Morocco to Scotland. The striker has become one of British football's most talked about forwards. This...
This tactical analysis focuses on the movements of top-performing strikers in the moments before their final goalscoring action from various types of crosses. Instead of focusing on their involvement in build-up play, this tactical theory analyses how forwards can create space for themselves in front of the goal to attack...
Scotland is proving to be the perfect breeding ground for footballers making the move to Europe. Over the past five seasons, many of the league’s most exciting players have been acquisitions from outside Europe. Automatically, people think of the Japanese contingent who have been vital to Celtic’s recent success. Many...
Celtic have a tough decision to make. Celtic academy product Kieran Tierney is set to leave Arsenal this summer. His contract expires at the end of the season, and he’s been heavily linked to a move to The Bhoys. Many consider it an easy choice to bring him back after...
Scotland may have a generational talent in their ranks. Lennon Miller, 18, has caught the eye of the footballing world for his mature performances. These have made him one of Scotland’s most exciting young players and one of Europe’s most promising talents. Scottish football has received bad publicity recently, with...
This tactical theory will analyse tactics used in the attacking phase by teams playing in a 4-3-3 formation. The tactical analysis will focus on both the individual techniques and movements used by players in Europe's top teams as well as how these forwards interact with their teammates. Current Premier League...
Rangers fans would have feared the worst. Having lost twice already to Celtic this season, the Teddy Bears have been miles off their rivals. Before this match, Rangers trailed Celtic by 14 points and had been poor over the Christmas period. Just 18 days after the last Old Firm, where...
Rangers have had a turbulent season, to say the least. After failing to win crucial games at the end of last season, their rivals Celtic won their third title in a row. Having changed manager three times since Rangers won the Scottish Premiership under Steven Gerrard, the Teddy Bears have...
One of the greatest Cup finals to have taken place in recent memory. Arguably, football’s greatest rivalry provided a spectacle for the footballing world in the Scottish League Cup final. The Old Firm faced off for the second time this season, and with a trophy on the line, tensions were...
Northern Ireland have suffered immensely over the past eight years due to their lack of one of the key components to any successful international side — a goalscorer. Not since journeyman striker Kyle Lafferty’s goals took Northern Ireland to Euro 2016 has the Green and White Army had a reliable...
Christmas is almost here, which means that it is time for the new December 2024 issue of Total Football Analysis Magazine. In this month's December 2024 issue, we have a cornucopia of articles, 21 to be exact, about La Liga, Primeira Liga, Bundesliga, Premier League, EFL Championship, Ligue 1, Serie A, EFL...
Rangers have had a turbulent season, to say the least. After failing to win crucial games at the end of last season, their rivals Celtic won their third title in a row. Having changed manager three times since Rangers won the Scottish Premiership under Steven Gerrard, the Teddy Bears have...
Scottish football has had its critics in recent weeks. It’s been discussed that arguably its three biggest clubs, Rangers, Celtic and Aberdeen, have given 0% of their minutes to Scottish players aged 21 and under. Motherwell and Kilmarnock are the only sides in Scotland's top flight to have given over...
On the opening day of the 2024/25 Scottish Premiership season, Hearts were still basking in the praise that had followed them from their excellent 2023/24 campaign. The Edinburgh club finished third, qualifying once again for Europe and impressed with strong performances against Scotland’s traditional top two, Rangers and Celtic. One...
