Kevin Martin

UEFA A Licence | Coach @NCAADII | Senior Match Analyst @VELEZCFoficial

[1. FC Cologne @fckoeln_en]

All the best to our Scottish pals tonight, go and make history and boogie all night long in Miami! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

(Please make it worth it staying up to 2am, cheers) #effzeh

[FOX Soccer @FOXSoccer]

SCOTLAND FINDS ITS FIRST GOAL OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

John McGinn gets into the scoresheet!

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

Scotland return to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998, seeking their first knockout stage appearance.

This scout report examines Scott McTominay’s importance, his goalscoring threat, and how he can propel Scotland past the group stage.

https://t.co/PQKhoWuq57

[Scotland National Team @ScotlandNT]

🔢 Group C's standings after Matchday One.

#HAISCO | #FIFAWorldCup

[Scotland National Team @ScotlandNT]

FULL TIME: Haiti 0-1 Scotland.

A win to kick-off our @FIFAWorldCup campaign!

#HAISCO | #FIFAWorldCup

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

Over 50% of Premier League goals last weekend came from crossing situations.

@kdw_martin analyzes optimal crossing zones, positioning, and second-phase play, with training exercises to improve chance creation.

https://t.co/J28AHnxG4z

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

Strikers remain football's most vital players, often rescuing average performances with goalscoring instinct.

@kdw_martin analyzes movement patterns of Europe's top strikers and includes training exercises to improve positioning and finishing.

https://t.co/JGf1gQftbf

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

The mid-block remains one of football’s most common defensive structures.

@kdw_martin analyses how teams like Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa dismantle it, alongside practical training ideas to improve execution.

https://t.co/JIjhVlC9JU

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

Long-range shooting is resurfacing in the Premier League as teams drift from pure Guardiola-era patience.

@kdw_martin tests the numbers behind the trend and breaks down how Villa and others engineer these strikes.

https://t.co/ZNaykmEffr

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

Goal-kick build-up has evolved from risky defiance to a nuanced tactical weapon in modern football.

@kdw_martin analysis explores mixed short-long routines, pressing traps, and a training drill to refine build-out patterns.

https://t.co/VFGk8V7nv1

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

Mastering central combinations in the attacking third is one of modern football’s hardest challenges.

@kdw_martin breaks down how elite teams exploit zone 14 and introduces a training exercise to develop those patterns.

https://t.co/Akyvrab2Gw

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

Celtic face Kairat Almaty in the Champions League play-off round as they aim to build on last season’s impressive run.

@kdw_martin examines Brendan Rodgers’ out-of-possession structure across attacking, middle, and defensive zones.

https://t.co/7JrUuuYTRv

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

In this tactical theory piece, @kdw_martin breaks down two 4-3-3 pressing setups from Man City and PSG at the Club World Cup, showing how coaches can train traps, triggers, and mid-block variations.

https://t.co/ZKAgQjfw8k

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

As pre-season ramps up, small-sided drills are key to sharpening wide play.

@kdw_martin presents three rondo-based training games inspired by Arsenal, Bayern, Watford, and Barcelona to boost full-back–winger synergy and wide-area attacking play.

https://t.co/8Q8Z57SrhB

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

Russell Martin is Rangers’ seventh manager in a decade, joining from Southampton with a clear possession-based style.

@kdw_martin breaks down his methods at The Saints and how they may translate to the demands of the Scottish Premiership ⤵️

https://t.co/JCdLentUOZ

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

🔍 Goalkeepers are no longer just shot-stoppers—they’re reshaping build-up play!

Bayern & Man City are prime examples of how keepers can alter team shape or go long. @KDW_Martin breaks down the risks & rewards of both approaches. ⤵️

https://t.co/E6Y9we9wKj

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

🧠Coaching Centre-Back Build-Up Play – Tactical Theory

⚽Centre-backs are now key playmakers, dictating the tempo from deep. @KDW_Martin breaks down modern trends, key principles, and coaching techniques for developing elite ball-playing defenders.⤵️

https://t.co/7U94yu0RvB

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

🇪🇸 ⚽️ How To Coach Midfielders To Play Like Rodri

@KDW_Martin analyzes the movements and traits of one of Rodri and how coaches can develop and/or improve their holding midfield player’s tactics and technique through example practice exercises 👇

https://t.co/HF4pmBjkMe

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

🚨⚽️ The double pivot: a key tool in modern build-up play!

🔍📊 @KDW_Martin tactical analysis explores how Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton and Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen have mastered this system. ⤵️

https://t.co/5cSkPqaBKd

[Tactical Football Analysis @TotalAnalysis]

🇵🇹📊 The 3-4-3 formation offers defensive flexibility, allowing teams to shift between a back 3, 4, or 5

⚽ Sporting CP thrived under Rúben Amorim with this setup, Coach @KDW_Martin takes a dive into how the Manchester United boss uses the 3-4-3 ⤵️

https://t.co/Fa0FL4ScCk