Tactics News and Features

Mental Preparation Subbuteo has become a useful tactical tool for England Under-21 boss Aidy Boothroyd and his players during half-time team talks

Chris Hughton Brighton manager Chris Hughton gives his tips for fullbacks on how to deal with the Robbens and Ronaldos of this world

Stamina Hound the opposition and win the ball back quickly thanks to this drill from the Nike Academy

Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier discusses the blueprint he used with the Reds and explains how you can enjoy success with the same system

Crossing When you’re running out of time to get back in the game attack the opposition’s weak spots, says Shrewsbury Town manager Micky Mellon

Everton Gather information about the enemy's tactics with these tips from Ian Atkins, Everton’s chief European scout

Gus Poyet Gus Poyet’s tips on how to set your team up for success at Sunday League level

George Boyd Burnley’s Mr Indefatigable tells you how to deal with a step up in class

Harry Kane Tottenham’s frontman tells you how make sense of the diagrams and magnets scrawled across the tactics board