Derek Kavanagh

Be humble, speak less than you know, people after the right person will trust action!

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

I looked at a new trend of Man City buildup against mid blocks. First, establish control. Then threaten beyond with counter movement between the lines. Maresca’s high full backs push defenders deeper, creating threats in behind and space to drop into.

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

Centre backs creating the free player by stepping in.

Important principles for playing through lines against well structured opposition.

Don't see the key principles shared online, maybe people think it's just small details, but IMO small details are never small, hate the term!

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

IMO this is what top level tactical detail looks like! Players prepared with solutions THEY decide!

In the 1st part, Newcastle’s 2nd line narrow = Villa play over.
2nd Part Newcastle 2nd line widen so Villa’s pivots narrow to play through.

That’s coaching, not fixed patterns!

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

@david_oheha Sent, best of luck for the future.

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

PSG vs FC Barcelona in Full Pitch Tactical Camera View.

If any coaches want it drop your email below and I'll send it across tomorrow.

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

Inter Milan now 7 wins from 8 in Serie A. Never been a fan of a rigid 3-5-2, a tactically clued in coach can expose it. But when coached with fluidity and positional flexibility, it's a different ball game vs that structure. Here is an example of their buildup at the weekend.

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

@david_oheha Yes I have FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid in full tactical camera. If you want it pop me an email I can send it over. Email in your DM

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

Hednesford Town FC also use self service beer taps! Fans simply scan their card, unlock the tap and pour their own pint. Less queuing, with service up to 90% faster on matchdays! A brilliant example of a well run club getting things done. Less chat, more action!

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

Hednesford Town FC play in the National League North, the 6th tier of English football. The stadium holds 6,500 & boasts a state of the art hybrid pitch, the same as Everton’s! The pitch & surrounding solar panel advertising installation cost £1.6 MILLION! Action > Talk.

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

@AndyMc_25 Teenagers turning up to let off fireworks & act the ultra will only last so long. Putting bums on seats long term needs a fresh approach. Keep recycling the same LOI players & coaches, & you'll keep getting the same product. Too much of the same circle. Jobs for the boys stuff.

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

Unai Emery detail/preperation is world class.

Yesterday they gave City wide areas in 4-4-2 press. When it went wide they used both pivots AKA centre mids to fill spaces between the centre backs then filled the half spaces and doubled up in wide areas. Maresca got out foxed!

[Keepitonthedeck @Keepitonthedeck]

🚨⚽ ATTENTION COACHES! GET INVOLVED IN THIS ONE! 🧠

Aston Villa's game plan worked brilliantly against Manchester City yesterday afternoon! 👏

Villa pressed in a 4-4-2, deliberately allowing City space in the wide areas.

However, when the ball went wide, Villa's two central midfielders often dropped in between their centre backs, allowing Villa to fill the half spaces and double up in wide areas.

A really interesting tactical approach!

🤔 SO, HERE'S THE QUESTION FOR ALL YOU COACHES...

How would YOU counter this tactical setup if you are Manchester City manager?

What solutions would you come up with to break down Villa's defensive structure?

👇 We'd love to get as many different ideas as possible in the comments section!

⚽ There's no single right answer.

💬 Comments very welcome below 👇

#FootballCoaching #FootballTactics #TacticalAnalysis #AstonVilla #ManchesterCity #CoachingDiscussion

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

Ajax are one of the best teams to watch in Europe right now. Their collective understanding of space is top drawer.

Great example of a third man combination. Winger drops, forward threatens in behind, midfielder times his run into space between the lines.

Details, details!

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

@AlfieWrensavag4 I'll fire it on tomorrow.

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

@Jenksno1 Yeah no problem.

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

@prol_xx no problem will send it to this email tomorrow

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

Lamine Yamal’s ability is obvious, but his mentality deserves more focus. He was awful first half, woeful, but then very good second. Kept taking risks, trying tricks, looking to hurt PSG. Most players lose confidence after repeated mistakes. He just moves on to the next action.

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

Here’s what good defensive decision making looks like: recognize the greater threat, protect depth and delay the attack.

Instead, in England for example trending is this lazy coaching detail of man to man pressing. The “that’s my man, I must follow him” mentality = shocking.

[Derek Kavanagh @ObsessFootball]

A 27 day gap between league games, then making St Pats play Friday & Monday while they’re in a title race. An over 35s AFL side would be fuming at that treatment. For a league aspiring to be professional, it’s absolutely shocking organisation from all concerned. It's cost them!