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This week, Up Back Through welcomed Tobias Hahn, a German coach and tactics writer to discuss youth development in Germany, small-sided games and comparisons with other countries. Of course, we couldn't let him leave without discussing Julian Nagelsmann first! * * * You can read Tobias' writing at thefalsefullback.de

David and Eddy talk about the tactics and meteoric rise of English manager Graham Potter. Beginning with his time in Sweden, taking Östersunds FK from the fifth division to the top flight of Swedish football he then made the move to Swansea FC. Since taking over at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, Potter has entered the conversation for vacant positions at some of the biggest clubs in England. Listen to what makes him such a special coaching talent!

David and Eddy discuss their experiences as player and coach when analyzing film. David talks about his tactics with video breakdown with his team, IF Sylvia, and Eddy recalls how he developed as a player with the use of video analysis. 

All the tactics and players that have lit up Serie A this season! Victor Osimhen, Fabian Ruiz, Manuel Locatelli, and the tactics of Luciano Spalletti, Vincenzo Italiano, Max Allegri and much more!

This week David and Eddy talk about the advantages of the strikerless system and how we might start seeing it more and more in modern football after the likes of Pep Guardiola have made it popular. From Lionel Messi at Barcelona to Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City, the guys delve into the ideas that have lead to its popularity.

Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds, Nuno Espirito Santo's Spurs plus Manchester City, Manchester United, Norwich's shrewd recruitment -  our preview ahead of the Premier League season!

On this episode David and Eddy discuss the tactics of Roberto Mancini's Italy, other impressive sides at Euro 2020, Alexander Isak, Manuel Locatelli, Dejan Kulusevski, Nicolò Barella and other stars of the tournament thus far!

From Sassuolo to Lazio, Napoli, Inter, Juve and more, David and Eddy break down the incredible rotation of coaches taking place at some of Serie A's biggest clubs. 

David and Eddy chop it up and discuss Manchester United's Europa League final loss to Villareal as well as looking ahead to Saturday's Champions League Final. 

David and Eddy sit down to discuss the league tables heading into the final weekend of play, Jose Mourinho's move to AS Roma, where Harry Kane is likely to end up next season and even some news from the NCAA National Championship.