Category: Tactical Analysis

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EFL Championship Play-Off Final 2024/2025: Sheffield United Vs Sunderland – Tactical Preview

On Saturday, 24th May, two of northern England’s most storied football clubs, Sheffield United vs Sunderland, meet in what is called the…

May 24, 2025

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Xabi Alonso Tactics At Bayer Leverkusen 2022/2023

Bayer Leverkusen made a surprising move by naming Xabi Alonso as their new manager. Alonso had accomplished much more than the typical…

May 23, 2025

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Tottenham Hotspur Vs Manchester United [1-0] – UEFA Europa League Final 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Tottenham Hotspur have lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy following a 1-0 win over Manchester United. In addition to the silverware, this…

May 23, 2025

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How Burnley & Leeds United Dominated EFL Championship To Secure Promotion 2024/2025 – Data Analysis

As the 2024/25 EFL Championship season unfolds, the league once again showcases its unpredictable nature, tactical variety, and fierce competitiveness. Every matchweek…

May 22, 2025

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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

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Ryan Lowe Tactics At Plymouth Argyle 2021/2022 – Blending Direct And Possession-Based – Tactical Analysis

At Bury Football Club during the 2018/19 season, word began to spread about Ryan Lowe, the manager at the time of the now-dissolved…

May 21, 2025

Analysis

Analysing Everton Defensive Woes Under Frank Lampard Tactics – Tactical Analysis

The great Charlie Chaplin once said: “Despair is a narcotic. It lulls the mind into indifference.” This wonderful quote sums Everton’s season…

May 21, 2025

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Russell Martin Tactics At MK Dons 2020/2021: Finding His identity At MK Dons – Tactical Analysis

Today’s word ‘identity’ can be treated as a buzzword in football. Something that looks good on a social media post or as…

May 21, 2025

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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

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Johannes Hoff Thorup Tactics At FC Nordsjælland 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

FC Nordsjælland has had a slow but steady ascent over the last few years, from occasionally finding themselves in the relegation round…

May 21, 2025

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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

AFC Bournemouth

Steven Gerrard Tactics At Aston Villa 2022/2023: Stevie G In For A Rude Awakening After Devastating Opening Day Defeat – Tactical Analysis

On the opening weekend of the Premier League season, the newly promoted Bournemouth met an optimistic Aston Villa side with high expectations…

May 20, 2025

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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

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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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Paolo Zanetti Tactics At Venezia 2021/2022 – Tactical Analysis

One of the most enjoyable aspects of football is seeing young managers rise to prominence and implement their own philosophies and ideologies…

May 20, 2025

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UEFA Europa League Final 2024/2025: Tottenham Hotspur Vs Manchester United – Tactical Preview

Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League Final on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the San Mamés Stadium…

May 20, 2025

AFC Bournemouth

Dean Huijsen Scouting Report At AFC Bournemouth 2024/2025: Why Real Madrid Covet Bournemouth’s CB – Player Analysis

As we enter the second half of the Premier League season, one of the most exciting outfits thus far has certainly been…

May 19, 2025

Ádám Lang

UEFA Euro 2024 Tactical Preview: Hungary

Whilst Spain and the Netherlands have been instrumental in shaping European football tactically into what it is today, others have a rich…

May 19, 2025

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Jorge Sampaoli Tactics At Flamengo 2023/2024: An Analysis Of Their Defensive Vulnerabilities

In his third adventure in Brazil, Argentinian Jorge Luis Sampaoli was appointed as head coach of one of the biggest clubs in…

May 19, 2025