Category: Head Coach Analysis

Analysis

La Liga 2 2021/22: The road that Paco Jémez has taken to transform UD Ibiza – tactical analysis

When talking about positional football, people think that it requires high-quality players to execute the tactics, such as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City,…

March 28, 2022

Analysis

How Damien Duff is attempting to revive the League of Ireland’s fallen giant – tactical analysis

“I said giant, I didn’t say sleeping giant, it’s just a giant,” barked the new Shelbourne manager Damien Duff at a reporter…

March 26, 2022

Analysis

Christophe Galtier at Nice 2021/22: The key roles and tactics behind Les Aiglons’ ‘winning culture’ – tactical analysis

After winning Ligue 1 with Lille last season, pipping PSG to the title by just one point, Christophe Galtier embarked on a…

March 18, 2022

Analysis

Long balls and inside pressing traps: How Nathan Jones has turned Luton Town into playoff contenders – tactical analysis

Fittingly nicknamed ‘The Hatters’ for their historical connection with the hat-making trade, you have to take your hat off to Luton Town…

March 12, 2022

Analysis

Jesse Marsch at Leeds United 21/22: What the Premier League can expect from the new manager – tactical analysis

Jesse Marsch has taken over from Marcelo Bielsa as Head Coach of Leeds United. The American coach comes with a reputation of…

March 8, 2022

Analysis

Paris FC 2021/22 – Thierry Laurey’s transitions powering Parisians’ Ligue 1 promotion push – tactical analysis

After leaving Ligue 1 side Strasbourg in late-May 2021 having spent 5 years at Stade de la Meinau during which time he…

March 5, 2022

Analysis

How Xavi has taken inspiration from Bielsa, Pep and Enrique in his quest to revitalise Barcelona – tactical analysis

A once rapturous super-team at the pinnacle of European and world football, Barcelona have fallen from unimaginable heights over the past three…

March 4, 2022

Analysis

Luis Castro at Botafogo 2022 – tactical analysis

While a few details have to be ironed out, Botafogo look set to appoint Portuguese manager Luís Castro. The 60-year-old manager has…

February 28, 2022

Analysis

Ralf Rangnick at Manchester United 2021/22: Why he’s not found the ‘control’ he seeks – tactical analysis

On the 2nd of December 2021, Manchester United appointed Ralf Rangnick as their Interim Manager until the end of the 2021/2022 season.…

February 22, 2022

Analysis

Antonio Mohamed: How Atlético Mineiro look under the new manager – tactical analysis

After a successful season under Cuca, Atlético Mineiro have turned to manager Antonio ‘El Turco’ Mohamed. Cuca resigned after winning the league…

February 21, 2022

Analysis

Süper Lig 2021/22: Is Domènec Torrent’s Galatasaray heading to the right direction? – tactical analysis

One month ago, Galatasaray parted way with the experienced Faith Terim, maybe they wanted some changes given the team only had six…

February 11, 2022

Analysis

Jean-Marc Furlan at Auxerre 2021/22: Promotion specialist’s attacking artistry and defensive distress – tactical analysis

When Auxerre appointed Jean-Marc Furlan as their manager back in July 2019, they did so with one target in mind for the…

February 5, 2022

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

RB Bragantino: Red Bull’s latest project in South America – scout report

In 2019, Red Bull purchased CA Bragantino, in Série B at the time, to become RB Bragantino. Later that year, Bragantino won…

January 29, 2022

Analysis

Premier League 2021/22: A deep-dive into whether Eddie Howe’s tactics have evolved since Bournemouth – tactical analysis

After parting ways with AFC Bournemouth, Eddie Howe decided to have one season off regardless of which club made an offer. Although…

January 28, 2022

Analysis

Belgian First Division A 2021/22: How Dominik Thalhammer has improved Cercle Brugge – tactical analysis

Cercle Brugge had a promising transfer window in the summer bringing in plenty of players who have become regular starters for the…

January 20, 2022

Analysis

Bundesliga 2021/22: The secrets behind the strong run of Oliver Glasner’s Eintracht Frankfurt – tactical analysis

At the end of the last season, Oliver Glasner left Wolfsburg and became the new Eintracht Frankfurt head coach. Schlappekicker had a…

January 4, 2022

Allsvenskan

Allsvenskan 2021: Decoding the dynamic back three of Rikard Norling’s IFK Norrköping – tactical analysis

This season’s Allsvenskan has been exciting. While Djurgårdens IF, Malmö FF, IF Elfsborg and AIK Solna are fighting for the title, there…

December 26, 2021

Analysis

How Gerrard’s Christmas tree formation has turned Aston Villa’s form completely on its head – tactical analysis

Following a memorable 1-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford at the end of September, Aston Villa were sitting just four points…

December 24, 2021

Analysis

How Conte’s tactics could change things instantly at Spurs – tactical analysis

Tottenham have just introduced their fourth manager in the matter of three years Antonio Conte and while the Italian’s style if very…

November 6, 2021

Analysis

Omar Daf at Sochaux 2021/22: How ‘immense’ coach’s unwavering belief developed Ligue 2’s most durable defence – tactical analysis

FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (Sochaux) currently sit second in Ligue 2 — trailing only Toulouse who boast an extremely strong squad for this level…

October 29, 2021