Category: Head Coach Analysis

Analysis

Thomas Frank Tactics At Brentford FC – Longballs In Modern Football

It’s about achieving goals. Sports, especially Football, can be divided into two primary ideas — the goal and the way. The way…

May 27, 2025

Analysis

Crystal Palace: Contrasting Their Defensive Principles Under Roy Hodgson And Patrick Vieira Tactics

After Frank de Boer’s utterly disastrous four-game tenure at Crystal Palace back in 2017, the club were left rock bottom of the…

May 27, 2025

Alexander Blessin

Alexander Blessin Tactics At Union Saint-Gilloise 2023/2024: The German Tactician Back In Belgium – Tactical Analysis

In what will be the third new manager for Union Saint-Gilloise in the last three seasons, the German coach Alexander Blessin has…

May 27, 2025

3. Liga

Michél Kniat Tactics At Arminia Bielefeld 2024/2025: The 3rd Division DFB-Pokal Giant Killers Just 1 Game Away From European Football – Tactical Analysis

Michél Kniat and Arminia Bielefeld have shocked Germany, sitting top of the 3. Liga table. They are also in the DFB Pokal…

May 27, 2025

AC Sparta Praha

Brian Priske Tactics & Coaching Style At Sparta Praha 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

For almost a decade, Sparta Praha had not won the Czech First League. That was until last season when Brian Priske took…

May 25, 2025

4-3-3 Formation

Maarten Martens Tactics At AZ Alkmaar 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Who Is Maarten Martens? When Maarten Martens was promoted from assistant coach to head coach at AFAS Stadion last January, he was…

May 25, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

How Liam Manning Tactics At MK Dons Have Taken England By Storm 2021/2022 – Tactical Analysis

MK Dons gained considerable attention last season under Russell Martin for their easy–on–the–eye, fluid, possession-based football style. The team finished thirteenth in the League…

May 24, 2025

4-3-3 Formation

Vicente Moreno Tactics At Osasuna 2024/2025: Building Wide & Defending Deep In La Liga – Tactical Analysis

“These will be my last two matches as Osasuna coach at El Sadar, and I would love to leave the club in…

May 22, 2025

Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti Returns, But Did Real Madrid Hire The Right Coach? – Tactical Analysis

When Zinedine Zidane announced he was leaving Real Madrid for the second time in three years, the inevitable rumour mill found momentum.…

May 21, 2025

Analysis

Russell Martin Tactics At MK Dons 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

Any manager’s first-ever job can allow them to put down a marker for their tactical philosophy and how successful they may be…

May 21, 2025

Analysis

Video: Russell Martin Tactics Explained At MK Don 2020/2021 – His Tactical Identity And DOMINANT Possession

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…

May 20, 2025

Analysis

Steven Gerrard Coaching Debut At Rangers 2018/2019 – Tactical Analysis

Many of the questions surrounding Steven Gerrard‘s arrival in Glasgow were around the fact he was taking on such a big job…

May 20, 2025

Analysis

Steven Gerrard Tactics At Rangers 2020/2021 – How He Has Improved Rangers Defensive Efficiency

The Scottish Premiership has been quite one-sided over the last few years, and it looks like it will be the case this…

May 20, 2025

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Casey Stoney Tactics At Manchester United Women 2020/2021 – Tactical Analysis

When Manchester United Women were promoted to the WSL in the summer of 2019, many expected them to rise to the top…

May 19, 2025

3-4-1-2 Formation

Filippo Inzaghi Tactics At Pisa SC 2024/2025: Perfecting The 3-4-2-1 Formation – Tactical Analysis

Filippo Inzaghi has led Pisa to their first promotion from Serie B to Serie A in 34 years, a massive achievement for…

May 19, 2025

Analysis

RB Leipzig Downward Spiral & Strategic Fixes 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

RB Leipzig, once a force to be reckoned with in German football, have had a tough season so far. They’ve faced some…

May 18, 2025

Analysis

Franck Haise Fast-Paced Attacking Tactics At OGC Nice 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

The south of France is one of the most prestigious regions in Europe with their fine wine, the Cote d’Azur and its…

May 18, 2025

Analysis

Francesco Farioli Tactics & Formations At Alanyaspor 2022/2023: Why The 33-Year-Old Is One Of The Most Exciting Managers In The World – Tactical Analysis

Who Is Francesco Farioli? It seems like everything about Francesco Farioli revolves around breaking the norm. The 33-year-old manager has quickly attracted…

May 18, 2025

Analysis

VIDEO – Will Still Tactics At Reims In Ligue 1 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis

Will Still, the 30-year-old Belgian Manager, was asked to fill in for Óscar García as interim manager at the end of last…

May 18, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Will Still Tactics At Stade De Reims 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis

William Still, the 30-year-old Belgian Manager, was asked to fill in for Óscar García as interim manager and will now be managing…

May 18, 2025