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Russell Martin Masterclass Russell Martin In this Masterclass, Russell Martin explains the tactics behind a stunning 4-0 win for his Swansea City team over local rivals Cardiff Russell Martin
Xavi II Masterclass Xavi II Barcelona head coach Xavi on his tactical development as a player, and the concept of the third-man run so well used by Pep Guardiola Xavi
Casey Stoney Masterclass Casey Stoney Casey Stoney reveals the tactics behind an important win for Manchester United against Arsenal in the FA Women's Super League FA Women's Super League, November 8 2020
Arsenal 2022/23 tactics: what makes Mikel Arteta’s team so great? Scout reports Arsenal 2022/23 tactics: what makes Mikel Arteta’s team so great? Mikel Arteta has overseen an incredible improvement at Premier League leaders Arsenal. We take a look at what they're doing so well
The 4-3-3: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge The 4-3-3: football tactics explained Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool and Pep Guardiola's Barcelona both used a 4-3-3 formation to great effect. We analyse its benefits and potential drawbacks
Thomas Frank Masterclass Thomas Frank Brentford manager Thomas Frank looks back on the tactics behind his team's 2-0 win over Arsenal in the club's first ever Premier League match Premier League, August 13 2021
Positional play: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge Positional play: football tactics explained Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, Barcelona's Johan Cruyff and Spain's Luis Enrique all use positional play. We dive into what exactly it is
José Mourinho Masterclass José Mourinho José Mourinho organised Inter Milan to overcome Barcelona and Lionel Messi en route to winning the 2010 Champions League Champions League Semi Final First Leg, April 20 2010
Aitor Karanka: Countering high full-backs vs 1-4-2-3-1 Coaching courses Aitor Karanka: Countering high full-backs vs 1-4-2-3-1 Former Real Madrid assistant Aitor Karanka presents a match preparation session he used as a Premier League head coach with Middlesbrough. The session prepares a team to defend and counter-attack against a side set up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation that plays with high full-backs Aitor Karanka
The Chance Long reads The Chance Sarina Wiegman on guiding the Netherlands to their first major title, which came at the 2017 UEFA Women’s European Championships Sarina Wiegman
Tanya Oxtoby: Defending and pressing in a 1-4-2-3-1 Coaching courses Tanya Oxtoby: Defending and pressing in a 1-4-2-3-1 Bristol City Women head coach Tanya Oxtoby delivers a session aimed at developing a team’s ability to defend effectively by shaping a medium-high press and forcing play one way, being set up to win the ball on the second line of pressure, and improving individuals’ defending detail in 1v1 situations Tanya Oxtoby
CV Live: Jesse Marsch CV Live CV Live: Jesse Marsch RB Leipzig manager Jesse Marsch talks about some of the principles that underpin his tactical approach, and discusses the philosophy that he looks to instil in all of his players Jesse Marsch
The road to Europe Long reads The road to Europe Sean Dyche reflects on leading Burnley to the Europa League in 2017/18, a season that included results against Chelsea, Man Utd and Liverpool Sean Dyche
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