Ed Stratmann

I'm a freelance football writer who writes regularly about the on-field aspects of the game, with a particular focus on tactics and analysis. In addition to featuring on Squawka, my work has also been published on Arsenal's Official Website, Everton's Official Website, AS Roma’s Official Website, Wyscout, Goal, The Bundesliga Official Website, Liverpool Echo, Fox Sports, The Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA), Monaco Tribune, FourFourTwo, Yahoo Sports UK, Unibet, Tifo Football and Arseblog amongst others.

Articles by Ed Stratmann

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Antoine Semenyo Tactical Analysis: Why Bournemouth winger is ready for a Champions League move

By Ed Stratmann 2 days ago

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PSG vs Inter Milan Tactical Analysis: Parisiens completely outclass Inter to clinch first-ever Champions League crown

By Ed Stratmann 2 weeks ago

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Tactical takeaways as valiant Arsenal go down swinging in Champions League exit vs PSG

By Ed Stratmann 1 month ago

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Arsenal pull off one of best ever Emirates performances to trounce Real Madrid

By Ed Stratmann 2 months ago

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Masterful Bruno Fernandes the star of the show in goalless Manchester derby

By Ed Stratmann 2 months ago

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Tactical takeaways from Man City’s FA Cup comeback vs Bournemouth as Nico O’Reilly stars

By Ed Stratmann 3 months ago

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Goretzka proves difference maker: Tactical takeaways from Germany’s win over Italy

By Ed Stratmann 3 months ago

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Returning Haaland powers Man City to vital victory over Tottenham

By Ed Stratmann 4 months ago

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