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A really great read ๐ Keep tagging us in your threads!
3 games on the trot where Thomas Frank/Spurs have had balance: โฝ๏ธ 4-2-4 low, โฝ๏ธ 4-2-5 high with Spence inverting into the half space high, โฝ๏ธ Manipulated the man-to-man press by using Vicario to attract and bounce, โฝ๏ธ Or played over to 1v1's. Narrow 4-2-2-2 to land on 2nd balls.
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Another great scouting report!
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A very interesting read! Keep tagging us in your work
3 things I noticed in the midweek Premier League fixtures-with examples from elsewhere to highlight the ideas ๐
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Great thread ๐ @LamdarhriAchraf What is standing out to you in tonightโs game? Let us know ๐
Before the Real Madrid-Manchester City game, I looked at some of Guardiola's team weaknesses in the 2025/26 season. How teams exploit Man City's hybrid press, long goalkicks vulnerability, far post problems, and space behind the backline. ๐จA Short Thread
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Good insight from @Furymaker_ on Malick Fofana, one of Europeโs standout young wingers. He had interest from some big clubs in the summer, and you get the feeling heโs only going to keep rising. What do you make of his potential and where can you see him fitting in best in the
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Our upcoming Introduction to Analysis course has one of the funnest tasks we've ever created within the recruitment modules... ๐๐๐ข Explore a full data set from 10 leagues in South America and find some U23 wingers. ๐น๐บ Watch 15 mins of video of two we picked from the data
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๐ Coventry City FC is hiring a Performance Data & Insights Analyst to support First Team decision-making through elite-level data, tracking & tactical insights. Ideal for analysts skilled in Python/R, StatsBomb/Wyscout/Second Spectrum, SQL & visualisation tools.
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A really good thread breaking down why Real Madridโs press matters. With a big Champions League match against Manchester City tomorrow, itโll be interesting to see how Madrid handle it.
The quality of the start of high press determines how it'll end. You initiate the high press intelligently and with intensity; this usually increases the chances of regaining possession far away from your area. Take these two scenes from Mbappรฉ and Rodyrgo. Image 1 (on the
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Some really interesting ideas here, great work @PPetrov_FR
With the growing influence of man-oriented pressing in football, I think soon we could see the return of the โliberoโ (in a more innovative form) as an in-possession tactic to break down opposition structures.
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Great breakdown here from @albinsheqiri on an exciting new appointment for Celtic. Unfortunately for him, his first game hasnโt gone to plan- but still a manager to keep your eyes on ๐
โ๏ธNew Celitc Coach | Wilfried Nancy Attacking Ideas (VIDEO) Some interesting concepts explained; โช๏ธBall-oriented overloads โ Create strong overloads close to the ball with patient short passes possession to create; - Numerical Advantage + a free player between lines โช๏ธSpace
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Check out this analysis from @albinsheqiri Great work ๐
Racing Santander - In possession analysis Some interesting concepts applied by Racing: 1โฃ Ball-Oriented Overload โซ๏ธStrong ball-oriented structures to create numerical advantage โซ๏ธQuick combinational play to find the free man in short spaces via 3rd man, lay-offs โซ๏ธThe overload
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Southend United FC is hiring a First Team Analyst โฝ๐ Full-time role supporting the First Team with performance analysis, opposition reports, live match coding, and recruitment insight. Candidates must have first-team experience, strong tactical knowledge, and proficiency with
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Great to see analysis on teams outside Europe getting the spotlight โ and even better when itโs a side as interesting as Flamengo under Filipe Luรญs. If you want to build the skills to analyse teams, structures and build-up phases like this, our Opposition Scouting & Analysis
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Tactical Analysis of Flamengo โ The Mix of Relational & Positional Play - "Positional" build up to drag out the opposition pressure - "Relational" combination up front - Zonal defending with aggressive pressing https://t.co/yl4jANalSQ
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A really interesting read ๐@BouafifNour Keep tagging us in your work!
Tactical analysis on why and how Flickโs Barcelona won 3-1 against Simeoneโs Atletico Madrid (Thread) Likes and Reposts are much appreciated
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Love this breakdown @nueverole If youโre looking to deepen your tactical eye, our courses break down principles like these in detail โ from build-up structures to final-third patterns: https://t.co/WPngZyPU7x
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Love this from Hansi Flick. A small example of how triggers and cues can be used to improve efficiency. This is very similar to Conte's automatisms, just that the solution is delivered in a different way here. Just one clear reference point and everyone knows the job. โ
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With another round of Premier League games coming up, what tactical themes are you expecting to see this week? If youโre breaking down any of the matches, tag us โ we love seeing your analysis and highlighting great work from the community.
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Rest in peace, Mert. Terrible news. Sending our condolences to his family & friends at this time. A Go-Fund me has been set up which you can visit here:
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Everybody at Crewe Alexandra is deeply saddened by the passing of Recruitment Analyst Mert Tumozโฆ Josh Kennard needs your support for The Family of Mert Tumoz
It is with great sadness that Crewe Alexandra announce the passing of Recruitment Analyst Mert Tumoz. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mertโs partner ลule, daughter Neda, son Ali, and his friends and family at this devastating time. #CreweAlex
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A really interesting thread about a team flying under the radar this season ๐ @BeGriffis Will Schalke continue their impressive run of form and get promoted this season? Let us know ๐
Schalke have the lowest avg possession (42%) in 2. Bundesliga this season But they're also the best defensive side, just take a look at their data from @twelve_football Lowest xGA & box touches despite lowest possession. Built on not allowing opponents to penetrate
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