Category: Head Coach Analysis

Head Coach Analysis

Achim Beierlorzer at FC Köln 2019/20 – tactical analysis

Following Markus Anfang’s harsh sacking in April of this year, Achim Beierlorzer took over as Head Coach of FC Köln in the…

September 24, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

How Danny Cowley’s tactics at Huddersfield Town could work – tactical analysis

In 2015, David Wagner arrived at Huddersfield Town and became the club’s first non-UK manager. The former Dortmund II manager brought a…

September 24, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

Rubi at Real Betis 2018/19 – tactical analysis

After an incredibly successful last two seasons, which have seen him soar from Segunda Division to Europa League football, it was no…

July 12, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

Can Martin Schmidt fix Manuel Baum’s defensive problems at Augsburg?

Augsburg are currently in 15th place in the Bundesliga and four points ahead of VfB Stuttgart. Since 16th is a relegation spot…

April 11, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

Where did it go wrong for Chris Powell at Southend United?

As the League One relegation fight heats up, Southend United took the call to end what had promised to be a fairy tale…

April 1, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

Ryan Lowe’s attacking philosophy paying dividends at Bury

In May 2018 Ryan Lowe was installed as the permanent manager of Bury, with the North-West club having just endured relegation to…

March 29, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

The tactics of Hajduk Split’s Siniša Oreščanin

It took Hajduk Split the sacking of two different coaches in a relatively short span of 45 games between Željko Kopić and…

March 22, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

The tactics of Sandro Schwarz at Mainz 05

Throughout the last few years, many up-and-coming coaches entered the Bundesliga stage. One of them is Sandro Schwarz, head coach of Mainz…

March 21, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

Gregg Berhalter: The new USMNT head coach

Bring up the new United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) coach Gregg Berhalter’s name to fans, and their first image will most…

January 25, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

Frank Lampard at Derby County

After reaching the Championship play-off semi-final in the 2017/18 season, Derby County have elected to take a risk in appointing their new…

January 18, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

Guillermo Barros Schelotto at LA Galaxy

At the turn of the New Year, LA Galaxy announced Guillermo Barros Schelotto as their new manager. He joins Frank de Boer…

January 12, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

Marcelo Bielsa: An Argentine in Yorkshire

Leeds United are currently experiencing what feels like a revolution. The arrival of Marcelo Bielsa in the summer has helped drastically turn…

January 9, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

Long Read: The Sampdoria model

Sampdoria are something of a model club in terms of their ability to survive in the top half of Serie A despite…

January 4, 2019

Head Coach Analysis

Frank de Boer at Atlanta United

This weekend, Atlanta United revealed that Frank de Boer would be Tata Martino’s successor. Martino’s departure was confirmed before their MLS Cup…

December 27, 2018

Head Coach Analysis

Southampton under Hasenhuttl

When Southampton appointed Mark Hughes as their manager in March of 2018 there was a sense of shock around the footballing community.…

December 21, 2018

Head Coach Analysis

The Tactics of Eintracht Frankfurt under Adi Hütter

Eintracht Frankfurt was capable of winning all of their group stage matches in the Europa League. Thanks to the recent success, the…

December 19, 2018

Head Coach Analysis

Filippo Inzaghi’s tactical philosophy at Bologna

Filippo Inzaghi needs no introduction to football fans across the world. The archetypal ‘poacher’ scored goals for some of Italy’s biggest clubs,…

November 3, 2018

Head Coach Analysis

Tuchel’s Tactical Approach at PSG

Thomas Tuchel accepted one of the toughest challenges on the international football stage: Becoming the head coach of PSG. Expectations are higher than…

September 20, 2018

Head Coach Analysis

Pablo Machin At Sevilla

Last season was something of a transitional year for Sevilla. They were still coming to terms with the loss of their excellent…

September 20, 2018

Head Coach Analysis

Marcelo Michel Leano

The FIFA World Cup 2018 is over and leagues around Europe are set to start in a couple of weeks. Meantime, Liga…

September 20, 2018