Category: Head Coach Analysis

Analysis

Hernán Losada at RSC Anderlecht: What could the former Beerschot boss bring to the Brussels club? – tactical analysis

With Felice Mazzù out at RSC Anderlecht after a torrid start to this season with the Belgian giants, many names have been…

November 3, 2022

Analysis

Alvaro Cervera: Why he is the right man to take Real Oviedo to La Liga – tactical analysis

Alvaro Cervera was announced two weeks ago as the new Real Oviedo head coach, after his long and fantastic spell at Cadiz…

October 31, 2022

Analysis

How Michael Beale is leading QPR to the Premier League – tactical analysis

Having taken the Queens Park Rangers job in June of this year, Michael Beale has faired well in what is his first managerial…

October 26, 2022

Analysis

How FC Basel are planning long-term with Alex Frei – tactical analysis

After being handed the FC Basel job ahead of the 2022/23 season, Alex Frei has been handed what seems like a long-term…

October 20, 2022

Analysis

Marc Brys at OH Leuven: The tactical keys to the Belgian manager’s success so far this season – tactical analysis

After being stuck in First Division B for four straight seasons, OH Leuven were finally promoted back to the Belgian Pro League…

October 13, 2022

Analysis

How Carlos Tevez has imposed his philosophy at Rosario Central – tactical analysis

Shortly after announcing his retirement as a player, following an illustrious career out on the pitch, Carlos Tevez was announced as the…

October 8, 2022

Analysis

Lucas Pusineri: Atlético Tucumán’s old-school way to the top – tactical analysis

Since taking over in the middle of April, Lucas Pusineri has taken Atlético Tucumán to new heights. After finishing in 25th place…

October 3, 2022

Analysis

Carlos Corberán at Olympiacos 2022/23: How has the Spaniard fared so far in Greece? – tactical analysis

Still only 39 years old, Carlos Corberán has been all over the world already in his coaching career. He started his managerial…

September 14, 2022

Analysis

How Joey Barton is making his mark at Bristol Rovers – tactical analysis

After taking the Bristol Rovers job in February of 2021, Joey Barton has since been relegated to League Two and then Promoted…

August 17, 2022

Analysis

Why Scott Parker is the man to keep Bournemouth in the Premier League – tactical analysis

Scott Parker has been in charge of Bournemouth for a full season now following his relegation from the Premier League as Fulham…

August 15, 2022

Analysis

How Andrea Pirlo has brought his Juventus blueprint to Fatih Karagümrük – tactical analysis

In July 2020, Andrea Pirlo was appointed as the new boss of Juventus’ U23s in Serie C. However, merely nine days later,…

August 13, 2022

Analysis

How Wayne Rooney is already imposing his fluid style at DC United – tactical analysis

The world was starved of one of the greatest and most memorable stories in football last season when Derby County were relegated…

August 5, 2022

Allsvenskan

Milos Milojević: Analysing what went wrong for the bright coach at Malmö – tactical analysis

Managerial sackings are one of the most devastating aspects of football. They don’t necessarily tell the full story and certainly don’t mean…

August 3, 2022

Analysis

Jonas Eidevall at Arsenal: how Arsenal’s playing style can improve under the Swedish head coach – tactical analysis

Jonas Eidevall has just joined Arsenal Women recently to be their head coach after he was at Rosengard Women for four years.…

July 26, 2022

Head Coach Analysis

Paulo Fonseca at AS Roma 2019/20 Part 1: Attacking play – tactical analysis

Despite being one of Italy’s biggest clubs, AS Roma have not won a Serie A title since the 2000/2001 season. It is…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Fonseca at Leeds: If Bielsa were to leave, would the reported next choice be a good fit? – tactical analysis

The annual debacle around Marcelo Bielsa and his expiring contract has begun. It is something that the Leeds United board have involuntarily…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Pragmatism and purposeful possession: What can be expected from Paulo Fonseca at Lille? – tactical analysis

In 2021, LOSC Lille pulled off one of the greatest title victories of the last decade in European football. It may not…

July 26, 2022

Head Coach Analysis

Paulo Fonseca at AS Roma 2019/20 Part 2: Defensive play – tactical analysis

In part 1 of my AS Roma tactical analysis, I took a look at Paulo Fonseca‘s offensive organisation and transition. In part…

July 26, 2022

Everton F.C.

Marco Silva at Everton

Marco Silva’s appointment at Everton certainly drew some controversy, with Everton now embroiled in a legal dispute with Watford over the way…

July 26, 2022

Gennaro Gattuso

The Long Read: How to solve a problem like Milan

In common vernacular, it is Milan and Inter. The giants of the Italian and European game technically called AC Milan and Internazionale…

July 26, 2022