Manchester United: Tactics
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
Tactical Analysis: Necessary rotation brings about predictable result
Solskjaer couldn’t afford to rest key players before, and when he was forced to, the back-ups weren’t up to it
Tactical Analysis: Reds show signs of attacking patterns, but fail to execute
United like to improvise in open play (for better or worse), but
Tactical Analysis: Solskjaer out-thinks Guardiola yet again
For the third time in two seasons, Solskjaer had Guardiola’s number tactically
Tactical Analysis: Solskjaer’s conservatism in big matches isn’t anything new
Solskjaer has refused to be bold in big games, and the results continue to reflect that
Tactical Analysis: James and Matić step up against Newcastle
Nemanja Matić and Dan James have become quietly important once again
Van de Beek can be more than a Bruno back-up for United
United’s new signing has been deployed mostly as a no. 10, but it’s time to try him in a deeper role
Tactical Analysis: Forwards need to carry more weight
Without Pogba, United lack creativity in midfield, and they need their forwards to pick up the slack
Tactical Analysis: Set piece and concentration problems rear their ugly heads again
United are once again giving away dumb free kicks, and paying for it
Tactical Analysis: Professional Reds take care of business
United may have gotten back on track after a stumble, but they need to kick on now
Tactical Analysis: Reds rewarded for bolder approach
For the first time under Solskjaer, United played their way against a top four rival and were rewarded for it
Tactical Analysis: Van de Beek shows his talent (and why he isn’t playing more)
Van de Beek is a good player, but he’s on a different wavelength to most of his teammates