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Everton's Sean Dyche
The GENIUS way Everton used Brighton's tactics against them

By Conor Pope Published

ANALYSIS We're here to tell you that Sean Dyche is a football genius, and let no one say any different

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Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Fulham FC at St. James Park on January 15, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
You may have missed Newcastle United's 'timeout tactic' that left Fulham raging – but it's pure genius from Eddie Howe

By Mark White Published

Newcastle United appeared to engineer a timeout against Fulham to buy time for Eddie Howe to speak to his team – and it upset the Cottagers' coaching staff

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Daniel Siebert appears to trip a Tunisian player during Australia's attack
New camera angle shows 'tactical foul' committed in the run-up to Australia's goal against Tunisia... by the referee

By Conor Pope Published

REF! Official Daniel Siebert accidentally tripped Tunisia's Ellyes Skhiri as he chased down Australia's attack

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Manchester United captain Harry Maguire and Jon Pacheco of Real Sociedad compete for a header during the UEFA Europa League group E match between Real Sociedad and Manchester United at Reale Arena on November 03, 2022 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire plays up front: Erik ten Hag unleashes bizarre tactical tweak as United chase Real Sociedad

By Mark White Published

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was an unlikely wide target man in a strange stylistic set-up in the Europa League

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Joe Cole believed the England Golden Generation’s tactics were the reason they didn’t achieve success
Joe Cole believed the England Golden Generation’s tactics were the reason they didn’t achieve success

By Ryan Dabbs Published

"We had great players but the system wasn’t suited to international football," Joe Cole said of England's Golden Generation

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Chelsea head coach Graham Potter gestures on the touchline during Chelsea 1-1 Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League on 14 September, 2022 at Stamford Bridge, London, United Kingdom
"I don't understand": Ex-Chelsea defender left confused by Graham Potter's tactics

By Tom Hancock Published

Potter made a couple of interesting tactical moves as he took charge of Chelsea for the first time against Red Bull Salzburg

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Gareth Southgate
Is it time for Southgate to ditch the tactical straight-jacket?

By Richard Jolly Published

The England manager has had success with a conservative blueprint, but fans are calling for more adventure

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Manchester United
Manchester United report: Ralf Rangnick makes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'tactical u-turn', as two players are told they're not in the German's current plans

By Mark White Published

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is laying down the law at Old Trafford – and he's told Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to fight for their places

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Antonio Conte making a hand gesture
Tactics: How would Tottenham play under Antonio Conte?

By Ed McCambridge last updated

SPURS Antonio Conte looks set to become the new Tottenham manager after the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo - but how will the Italian set his team up?

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Manchester United
Tactics: How would Manchester United play under Antonio Conte or Zinedine Zidane?

By Ed McCambridge Published

UNITED The two coaches most heavily linked with the Manchester United job play very different styles – we take a look at how they could set their teams up

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