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How to defend against the long ball
By Ben Welch last updated
Gary Neville Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville tells you how he defended against the long ball

Tony Carr: Hitting a team on the counter-attack
By Ben Welch last updated
Passing Speed is they key to a blistering breakaway, according to former West Ham United academy director, Tony Carr

Dion Dublin: Defending from the front
By Huw Davies last updated
Dion Dublin The former Aston Villa frontman on why the best form of defence is attack

How to scout the opposition
By Louis Massarella published
Everton Gather information about the enemy's tactics with these tips from Ian Atkins, Everton’s chief European scout

Countering a team that defends deep
By Ben Welch last updated
Attackers Keep the ball, remain patient and mix up your game, advises former Sunderland and Brighton manager Gus Poyet

How to score a last-gasp goal
By Alec Fenn published
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

How to zonal mark from a corner
By Andrew Murray last updated
Corners Get it right and the opposition forwards won't stand a chance, says former Crystal Palace, Charlton and Hull gaffer Iain Dowie
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