Time for the #TFAArchives!

Southampton defeated Leeds United in the EFL Championship Playoff Final to secure promotion back to the Premier League. Adam Armstrong scored the only goal of the game, and we spoke about the 27 y/o striker’s impressive 2023/24 campaign in late 2023.

“I’m keen on trying a new experience abroad” — Stefano Pioli has given some hints towards his future after leaving AC Milan — which clubs should have their eye on the 58 y/o coach? We analysed how he could improve I Rossoneri as he joined the Serie A giants in 2019/20.

Galatasaray have won the 2023/24 Turkish Süper Lig. Read all about how their 2023/24 success was built on Okan Buruk’s impenetrable defensive tactics.

Viktor Đukanović scored a 90th-minute free kick to help Hammarby defeat Sirius 3-0 in the Allsvenskan this past weekend. The 20 y/o winger featured in our December 2023 piece highlighting five top young talents from last season’s Swedish top-flight campaign — read about him and the other four.

Both Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion are said to be interested in Kieran McKenna — find out why the Ipswich Town boss is in such demand via our TFA 23 for 23 head coach analysis.

Hansi Flick is seemingly nearing a return to club coaching, with Barcelona now a strongly rumoured destination. Remind yourselves of his positional play at FC Bayern.

Claudio Ranieri has called time on his club management career. Our tactical analysis piece broke down his tactics when his time with Cagliari began — what have you made of the latest chapter in the legendary coach’s story?

Giorgio Scalvini delivered a solid performance in the heart of Atalanta’s defence in the UEFA Europa League Final — our scout report from one year ago explained why retaining his services through last summer would be crucial for the Bergamo side.

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