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Tag: tactics

The return of Premier League strike partnerships - Part one

The return of Premier League strike partnerships – Part one

January 6, 2021 by Mitch Summers-Hall

Across a three-piece series of articles, Mitch Summers takes a look at three teams who have enjoyed great starts to the 2020/21 Premier League season utilising some variant of a strike partnership.

How the 3-4-3 formation could rejuvenate Liverpool's season

How the 3-4-3 formation could rejuvenate Liverpool’s season

December 27, 2014 by Ayo Anibaba

Liverpool have struggled to have the impact that they had last season, but a brand new formation could be the answer to this problem.

The tactics behind West Ham's recent success

The tactics behind West Ham’s recent success

October 26, 2014 by Ayo Anibaba

West Ham’s rich vein of form comes from a switch and style of play. Ayo Anibaba breaks down the player’s roles and how their role helps the whole team tick.

Liverpool and Rodgers - they'll go again

Liverpool and Rodgers – they’ll go again

May 9, 2014 by Ashley Wilkinson

Ashley Wilkinson believes that Liverpool are well equipped to challenge for the title next season.

Changing Tides - A look at the evolution of tactics

Changing Tides – A look at the evolution of tactics

November 5, 2013 by Back Page Football

Jamie Harris takes a look at the evolution of tactics in the English game.

Evolution of the central defender: Back to the half

Evolution of the central defender: Back to the half

February 8, 2013 by Alexander Gowing

Alexander Gowing discusses the changing face of one of football’s most important roles.

A tedious tactical review of 2012 (Part II) - Between Barca and the Bundesland

A tedious tactical review of 2012 (Part II) – Between Barca and the Bundesland

January 14, 2013 by James Nalton

James Nalton is back with the second part of his look back at the tactics of 2012.

A tedious tactical review of 2012 (Part I) - Honing the inside forward

A tedious tactical review of 2012 (Part I) – Honing the inside forward

January 13, 2013 by James Nalton

James Nalton looks back at one of the key positions of 2012 and some of the players who defined it.

The evolution of Tiki-Taka

The evolution of Tiki-Taka

January 13, 2013 by Cian O'Neill

Cian O’Neill discusses the now fashionable term for keeping the ball on the deck.

Chelsea, Man City and Real Madrid demonstrate the subjectivity of tactical interpretation

Chelsea, Man City and Real Madrid demonstrate the subjectivity of tactical interpretation

November 27, 2012 by Richard Nash

Richard Nash talks tactics, focusing on three of Europe’s big spenders.

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