Tactically Speaking

The quickest way to learn football tactics. By @AidanTheSmith.

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

Aston Villa 👏
No one can stop them playing out from the back….. here’s what they’ve been doing ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#AstonVilla #AVFC 🟣

https://t.co/yCBTvNidkq

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

Great to be invited onto the Gate 102 pod, talking all things Euro 2020… 💭🤔

[Gate102 Podcast @Gate102Pod]

New Episode:🎙️

I was delighted to speak to England fan and tactics writer @AidanTheSmith from @HomeOfTactics. He gave insight into England's tactics during Euro 2021 as well as the games leading up to that tournament. Well worth a listen.

https://t.co/slhMjOWPz0 🎧

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

The task is clear for all-rounder Bellingham: be “Playmaker, predator, protector, and piston - as well as poacher.” 🏋️🎨

Well, he’s done it before now… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚪️🤔

[Dom Smith @MrDomSmith]

On the real Jude Bellingham, and Thomas Tuchel's quest to get the best out of him

This week's @standardsport long-read in @theLDNstandard

🔗 https://t.co/V7SNkqJkBH

[3lionspodcast @3LionsPodcast]

It’s almost time for Thomas Tuchel to select his first England squad. He has plenty of options to consider, but they’ll need to fit into his formation. I’m joined by Aidan Smith from @HomeOfTactics to discuss both, the formation & those potential players.
https://t.co/moXUbs2WBS

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

With Bellingham so high and Mbappe on the left, Curtis Jones is finding real success controlling the tempo of this game in the left-half-space. #LFC #UCL #ChampionsLeague 🔴⚪️

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

Real Madrid’s 4-3-3 is not working when it matters. 😬

Here’s the problem they’ve been facing ⬇️⚪️

#RealMadrid #ChampionsLeague #laliga

https://t.co/liMAqVNTc2

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

Topical piece out today. 🤔🤔🤔

How the possession obsession went too far, and what’s changed in recent months… ⬇️

#Arteta #Guardiola #EURO2024

https://t.co/hPoiNQzYIb

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

🔵 GREECE v ENGLAND ⚪️

Here’s the big change Lee Carsley has made as England interim coach! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
#EnglandAway #CurtisJones #England

https://t.co/FEBcHePHIs

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

Liverpool are playing through every press under the sun! 🔴🟡

Why?!

It’s their new full-back tactic… 🤔
#LFC #Slot #TAA

https://t.co/xOLamsgOtf

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

I’ve explained exactly why Rodri won the #BallonDor 🏆✍️

Do you wish your team had a Rodri player, here’s why you don’t … ⬇️🤔 #Rodri #MCFC

https://t.co/J5BdH6YH81

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

Angel Gomes🔴 v Cole Palmer🔵

Who is England’s third midfielder??? 🤔

Here’s the first problem #ThomasTuchel has 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #Tuchel #England

https://t.co/r82PCkyx3U

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

Cars-Ball! 🤩 Carsle-Ball? Car-Ball? 🤔

Here’s a few things you should know about your new England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 team… ⬇️⬇️

#Carsley #ENGGRE

https://t.co/zI9YKEiNx3

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

@WBAFoundation @WBA heggem

[xGenius @xGenius_mag]

Worried about #lukeshaw's injury at #Euro2024? @HomeOfTactics explain why Kieran Trippier will perform well at left back. Read now!

https://t.co/hW44ObKw6r

[Dom Smith @MrDomSmith]

Adam Wharton must start next to Rice at Euro 2024.

Comment piece on why talented Mainoo is more of what England have but Wharton is what they desperately need #CPFC #MUFC
https://t.co/lqFacD0mdl

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

Thrilled to be nominated for the FWA Hugh McIlvanney Student Football Writer of the Year. 🙌

[The Football Writers' Association @theofficialfwa]

FWA Student Football Writer awards shortlists announced - congratulations to all those who made it to the final 10 in each category https://t.co/eLCrKkO9l2

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

some personal news… 🙌

[Aidan Smith @AidanTheSmith]

Thrilled to have been shortlisted for the FWA Hugh McIlvanney Student Football Writer of the Year award.

Thanks again to @peterdrury_ for a wonderful interview!

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

Newcastle have well and truly exposed Tottenham! 😳 #NEWTOT

- High, narrow press to force them wide
- back five to stop underlaps
- exploit wide spaces in possession

Here’s how playing a centre mid at left-wing-back broke Spurs…⬇️♠️⚪️

https://t.co/rIOAds4hyI

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

Why controlling games is causing problems for England… ⬇️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤔

https://t.co/XcScfZYeiw

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

Kobbie Mainoo is progressing really well, but this talk has to stop.

It simply doesn’t check out that England fans have been claiming they have the best squad in Europe, for an 18 to waltz into the starting XI having never played for the national side and with 23 senior apps.

[Tactically Speaking @HomeOfTactics]

England’s full-back issue came out of nowhere, didn’t it?! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Here’s the issue explained.⬇️

https://t.co/H6GjxjBKVB