Solly March

Brighton are playing some of the most beautiful football right now in the Premier League. The transition from Graham Potter to Roberto De Zerbi has appeared seamless on the pitch. One player who seems to be at the centre of this transition has been Solly March. The 28-year-old, who has...

The use of half-spaces is not new, but they gained more prominence in the football vernacular during Pep Guardiola’s time as Barcelona’s head coach, where he frequently referred to using them.  In this tactical analysis, I will provide a brief overview of the tactical theory on how half-spaces can be manipulated to advance the ball. We...