Norwich City’s 2024/2025 campaign was a disappointment, finishing 13th in the EFL Championship. The Canaries struggled for consistency, and their performances reflected a lack of direction. This led to the sacking of Johannes Throup, who managed the team for just over a year and ended his tenure with a win...
I’m back again with the second part of this series for Total Football Analysis, looking at using specific profiles and data scouting in order to surface and identify some interesting players. Last week, I looked at the dominant defender profile, one of my own personal favourites. This time around, however,...
After failing to make a lasting impression on Spanish football in his early career, another Basque prospect has begun to take the EFL Championship by storm. Borja Sainz’s electric start to the 2024/25 season has captured the attention of fans worldwide. The Spaniard is spearheading the attacking benefits of a...
Have you ever wondered which tactical style is the best for the EFL Championship? We’ve seen an array of tactics and approaches throughout the EFL this season, and England’s second tier is a good advert for tactical variety. We have possession-dominant sides like Southampton, aggressive pressing sides like Preston North...
Unless you’re Ipswich Town or Coventry City, your club has one game remaining in the 2023/24 EFL Championship season, and the relegation battle is seriously heating up. Rotherham United’s fate has been sealed for some time now – they’ll be playing League One football next season, but who will be...
All eyes are on Burnley, as peculiar as that sounds to say. The Clarets became synonymous with an unfashionable style and, under Sean Dyche, for defying the odds year after year. After their luck ran out and they were relegated, it was time for a revolution. Every adjective previously used...
Following their 1-0 victory at Carrow Road in October, Luton Town convincingly finished off their league double over Norwich City for the first time since 1981–1982. Surprisingly, Luton's victory at Carrow Road was their last league victory. Since then, they have gone winless in all seven of their games, earning...
At the start of the 2022/23 EFL Championship season, many had Norwich City and Sheffield United amongst the favourites for the title, and with it, promotion to the promised land that is the Premier League. Both sides have enjoyed a fairly strong start that suggests they will be in the...
After joining Norwich City in August last year from Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, Josh Sargent seemingly struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League. After making his debut against Liverpool, Sargent scored his first and only Premier League goals in January 2022 in a game against Watford. Finishing the...
The billionaire Bill Gates once said, “to win big, you sometimes have to take big risks.” Borussia Mönchengladbach can be condemned for taking the relatively safe option last summer when Marco Rose moved to Borussia Dortmund to become the next permanent manager at the Signal Iduna Park. Mönchengladbach appointed the...
Sunday evening saw Tottenham secure Champions League qualification by thrashing Norwich City in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines *...
Sunday afternoon saw Wolves end their European hopes with a 1-1 draw against relegated Norwich in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks...
Tuesday evening saw Leicester City cruise past Norwich City in a 3-0 in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines *...
Sunday afternoon saw West Ham United cruise past Norwich City in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive...
Saturday afternoon saw Aston Villa welcome Norwich City in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average...
Saturday afternoon saw Norwich City welcome Newcastle United in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average...
Saturday lunchtime saw Manchester United welcome Norwich City in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels *...
Sunday lunchtime saw Norwich City welcome Burnley in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average...
Saturday afternoon saw Brighton welcome Norwich in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions...
Sunday lunchtime saw Leeds welcome Norwich in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions and...
