Category: Head Coach Analysis

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Gerhard Struber Tactics At Barnsley 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

Gerhard Struber joined Barnsley with the club sitting bottom of the Championship in late November. Since then, Barnsley’s form has improved, with…

June 12, 2025

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Dirk Kuyt Tactics At K Beerschot VA 2023/2024: Instant Impact And Promotion To The Belgian Pro League Secured – Tactical Analysis

After a tremendous start to the Challenger Pro League campaign for Beerschot, in which they topped the league for an extended period,…

June 10, 2025

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Claudio Ranieri Counter-Attacking Tactics At AS Roma 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Claudio Ranieri is stepping in as AS Roma‘s fourth manager this year, following a rough start to the 2024/25 season for I…

June 10, 2025

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Rubén Baraja Tactics At Valencia 2023/24: How The Los Che’s Legend Stopped The Club From Free Fall – Tactical Analysis

The last decade for Valencia has been truly tumultuous, to put it mildly. At the turn of the millennium, the club was…

June 10, 2025

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Russell Martin Tactics At Rangers 2025/2026: New Possession Era At Ibrox – Tactical Analysis

Last week, after a protracted period of speculation, Rangers announced Russell Martin as their seventh permanent manager in 10 years.  Taking over…

June 9, 2025

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Bruno Lage Tactics At Wolves 2021/2022: What Does The Future Hold For The Wanderers? – Tactical Analysis

The news that Nuno Espirito Santo would step down at the end of the current season sent shockwaves throughout the Premier League.…

June 8, 2025

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TFA Exclusive Interview: Martín Varini Tactics At FC Juárez 2024/2025: Positional Play In Liga MX – Tactical Analysis

FC Juárez experienced a historic final semester, achieving their best performance in Liga MX since the club’s founding in 2015. The team…

June 8, 2025

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Roy Hodgson Tactics At Watford 2021/2022 – How Their Improved Defensive Structure May Give The Hornets Hope Of Premier League Survival

“It is a sadistic pleasure. The suffering never stops.” Quite a grim quote, but these were the words used by Roy Hodgson…

June 7, 2025

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Watford Head Coach Analysis – The Managerial Merry-Go-Round 2019-2023

“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” – Albert Einstein In 2019, Javi Gracia guided Watford…

June 7, 2025

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Gerhard Struber Tactics At New York Red Bulls 2020/2021 – Tactical Analysis

Gerhard Struber’s senior management career is still in its infancy. Now, he took his first senior job only two years ago, after…

June 7, 2025

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Roberto De Zerbi Tactics At Sassuolo 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

If you follow Italian football and are always on the lookout for young, innovative coaches with distinguished vision, the name Roberto De Zerbi likely…

June 7, 2025

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How Thomas Frank Tactics At Brentford Are Thriving Despite Ivan Toney Absence 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

After establishing themselves in the Premier League for over a season, Brentford commenced their current form without a single loss, but secured…

June 7, 2025

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Thomas Frank Offensive Tactics At Brentford FC 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

Under Matthew Benham’s ownership, Brentford have become a club synonymous with innovative thinking. The Bees have adopted a model that emphasizes and…

June 7, 2025

2. Bundesliga

Fabian Hürzeler Tactics At FC St. Pauli 2022/2023: The 30-year-old American Coach Making Waves In Germany – Tactical Analysis

St. Pauli fans lived a brief dream under Timo Schultz. The 2021/22 season was off to a flying start, and by January,…

June 6, 2025

2. Bundesliga

Fabian Hürzeler Tactics At FC St. Pauli 2023/2024: A Defensive Masterclass In 2. Bundesliga – Tactical Analysis

Who is Fabian Hürzeler? As FC St. Pauli continues to make waves in German football, much credit is attributed to the transformative…

June 6, 2025

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Fabian Hürzeler Tactics At Brighton In 2024/25: The Philosophy Of Formation Fluidity Elevating The Seagulls – Tactical Analysis

Who Is Fabian Hürzeler? Under Fabian Hürzeler’s coaching style, Brighton & Hove Albion have experienced a tactical transformation this season, thrilling fans…

June 6, 2025

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Bradley Carnell Tactics At Philadelphia Union 2025: Red Bull DNA Thriving In MLS – Tactical Analysis

Major League Soccer, particularly the Eastern Conference, has garnered considerable media attention over the past couple of years. That has had a…

June 6, 2025

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How Gareth Southgate Tactics Could Fit Manchester United 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

The Glazer’s control over Manchester United has been turbulent, to say the least. The American-based owners have been accused of letting one…

June 6, 2025

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Patrick Vieira Tactics At Crystal Palace 2022/2023 – Why They Can Aim For A European Spot – Tactical Analysis

Following his appointment in July 2021, Patrick Vieira has been swift in implementing his style of football at Crystal Palace. His appointment came as…

June 5, 2025

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Tim Walter Tactics At VfB Stuttgart 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

Tim Walter arrives at VFB Stuttgart with a strong reputation despite failing to gain promotion with Holstein Kiel last year. In contrast,…

June 5, 2025