Manchester United: Tactics
3 Observations from Erik Ten Hag’s first interview as Man United manager
The new boss is here…
Tactical Analysis: The Leicester draw and Rangnick’s options without Ronaldo
Part II of this week’s Tactical Analysis...
Tactical Analysis: Ralf Rangnick has reshaped Manchester United; but into what exactly?
New tactical analysis on Ralf Rangnick’s squad experimentation as interim...
Tactical Analysis: McTominay and his spacial awareness picked on in Manchester Derby loss
It was a bad day for United, but particularly the Scotsman who was tasked with helping on the right…
Tactical Notebook: Rangnick discovers Left Wingba and other thoughts from the Watford match
Some thoughts from Pauly on the tactics from the Watford match
Tactical Analysis: Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho keep swapping sides. Why?
Analysis of the swapping wingers and it’s effect in build up…
Ralf’s 4-3-3 experiment and attacking ambitions
A breakdown of Ralf’s positive changes against Middlesbrough and options to try it going forward against similar opposition...
Tactical Analysis: Gerrard defeats Rangnick in tactical chess match
New tactical analysis...
Tactical Analysis: Rangnick’s first match: The good, the building blocks, and the questions
New era, new tactics piece…
Rangnick’s Reds: How Manchester United could look under their incoming new boss
A look at how United could take shape under new leadership...
Radical Ralf: An overview of a football revolutionary and what he brings to Manchester United
An extensive piece on Rangnick, his methodology, and personal and institutional revolutions within football...
Tactical Analysis: Michael Carrick’s good-not-great tactics against Chelsea
Latest tactical piece…
Practical Analysis: Several names emerge in Manchester United’s quest to find new scapegoat
Ole is out, so lets talk about the decision makers whose jobs are never on the line...
Tactical Analysis: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got his clean sheet, but is this something you can build on?
Ole adapted, but is it a one off switch or something to build on?
Tactical Analysis: The defensive problems Cristiano Ronaldo brings
Latest tactical analysis looks at 7 and the problems in defense he brings...
Artistry or Disruption: Solskjaer’s latest batch of must-wins
With key names out Ole may need to up his defensive game planning for upcoming big matches…
Tactical Analysis: What is Fred? Part II
Part II of a deep dive into Manchester United’s hard to nail down midfielder...
Tactical Analysis: What is Fred? Part I
Part I of a deep dive into Manchester United’s hard to nail down midfielder...
Tactical Analysis: Three Things We Learned From Manchester United 0-1 Aston Villa
Just wear the damn tie, Ole...
Tactical Analysis: United dealing with problems in possession as they adapt to new system
New tactical analysis up about United’s recent struggles in controlling games...
Tactical Analysis: Can making bad passes be a good thing?
Risks are actually good, and United need to take more of them
Tactical Analysis: Set piece defending emphasizes need for backups
United are good at defending set pieces when their first choice back 4 is on the pitch. When they’re not...disaster.
Tactical Analysis: Were United running everything through...Fred?
Fred was the unlikely midfield quarterback at Villa Park
Tactical Analysis: Reds have come a long way, but still have a ways to go
Recent results and improvements show United’s growth this season, but we were reminded of their shortcomings against Leeds
Tactical Analysis: Did Ole see where football was going?
Solskjaer had the vision
Manchester United Tactical Analysis: Organization, Freedom, and Celebrations
The contrasts between Solskjaer’s United and Mourinho’s Spurs were on full display on Sunday
Tactical Analysis: Greenwood shows he may be ready to lead the line
It was only a glimpse, but Greenwood may now be better fit than Cavani to lead United’s attack