Sean Dyche • Key principles of the 4-4-2 formation and how he used it at Burnley • Masterclass

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0:10 - Intro
0:17 - Why he played a 4-4-2 at Burnley
1:33 - Out of possession: "Keep them one side"
4:50 - Shuffle and slide
6:39 - Protecting the key scoring zone
8:59 - In possession: changing the tempo
10:46 - Building play
14:42 - 4-4-1-1 variation
16:47 - Giving the players the tools to succeed
In the second of two exclusive Coaches’ Voice Masterclasses, Sean Dyche gives a fascinating insight into his use of the 4-4-2 formation during his time as manager of Burnley.
In an in-depth session, Dyche examines both the in-possession and out-of-possession tactics he refined in a 10-year spell that saw the northwest club spend six consecutive seasons competing in the Premier League. In that time, they finished as high as seventh in the table and qualified for European football.
He goes on to discuss the tweaks he made to the set-up, including employing a defensively-aware number 10 in a 4-4-1-1 shape, as well as his approach to developing players, such as Kieran Trippier and Danny Ings, within that system.
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[@richardbradley322]

The guy finished 7th in the Premier league with us (Burnley). This is the equivalent of finishing second in a Grand Prix to Lewis Hamilton in a Fiat Punto. The guy is class. He will do well at Everton.

[@andrewroberts8370]

Unfortunately (and sincerely I mean this as a Liverpool fan), it's not really about the calibre of the manager at Everton, which has been proven over and over again. Dyche is to be admired. Obviously a very shrewd chap with, what I've seen of it over the latest interviews a lot of class.

[@SpunzZmok3s]

He just beat Arsenal, the number 1 in Premier League with Everton. Is that equivalent to getting 2nd in a Gran Prix behind Max Verstappen in a Honda insight from 2001?

[@Alex-wh3zw]

We were outplayed for the first time this season, he knows ball.

[@spempo]

This aged well, he's doing amazing

[@Daveonarave]

Love that analogy - brilliant! As an Arsenal fan am unhappy to say so far you are right about him at Everton!

[@aburamestorm]

“The dm can’t cover everything… unless he’s Kante, Kante can” 😂😂 I miss watching prime Kante, what a beast he was.

[@slowedversion6393]

Baller

[@conman-sr5md]

Kante came into Leicester, won the league for them, then dipped. Absolute wizard in the DM role, and I don't think Leicester would have won with another player in the 6.

[@willcomrie2853]

For a short-ish period probably the most important midfielder in the world.

[@Thesomersetgimp]

I miss seeing him pinging around with his chest push up, his little legs going crazy, and a trail of off balance, slightly annoyed looking players behind him. The man was a little ball badger. He owned that centre circle on any pitch he played.

[@Thesomersetgimp]

@@willcomrie2853 agreed, Leicester wouldn’t have done it without him. He was a force multiplier

[@andrewnotgonnatellya7019]

Truly is a Masterclass displayed at Goodison Park by Dyche. He even got a 1-0 with a 60' goal, dycheball.

[@edwindwicahyo5375]

lmfao

[@nicolinzini520]

A set piece goal scored by a former Burnley player (Tarkowski), assisted by a former Burnley player (McNeil).

[@Mcinho]

If Everton doesn’t hire this man, they’re doomed. Plain and simple. This is art.

[@tsmay4598]

Sean Dyche is a good pragmatic manager, but he is not a genius like Bielsa. Bring in allardyce as caretaker and appoint Bielsa for the new season.

[@MiniLifeCrisis]

He seems to be exactly what our players need right now, clear instructions, simplify the play, make it hard to break us down

[@janmillsgibson3225]

We got him and Bielsa (u21s) apparently. Bit of good business if true.

[@kishanm1783]

@@MiniLifeCrisis should have hired Ole as interim and Marcelo Gallardo at the start of next season

[@jeromelange7401]

@@tsmay4598 He is one billion times SUPERIOR To Bielsa when it comes to take a club who is on his way to Championship and making them looking better than they actually are. Sean Dyche knows English footy PERFECTLY and this video is an absolute proof about how he can get the best out of each single player has managed...Knowing peeps like Keane,Tarkowski and McNeill already played (and shined) under him is a HUGE Bonus...Bielsa would be the absolute nail in the coffion to Everton...if better coaches than him like Ancelotti AND Benitez could not get the job done for Everton then Bielsa would do only worse). If there is ONE Coach who could save Everton it is Dyche NOT Bielsa.

[@cassiels1959]

11:10 - "Unless you are Kanté." Golden.

[@georgeknox1822]

I’m a Newcastle fan, I love this guy. A proper manager. No nonsense, and tactically intelligent. Good luck to him at Everton .

[@joyalshaji2730]

proper man proper legend. Love a bit o Dyche me.

[@shaynemac]

Pure pragmatism. His results with what he had speak for themselves. I love his attitude that his teams aren’t there to be background scenery for the big clubs, but to hassle them and give them problems. Someone has to hire this guy and give him time to mold a squad that believes in themselves the way those peak Burnley teams did.

[@bc2a9]

bro imagine this man with a World Cup underdog side. Morocco, Uruguay, Wales, Mexico. He actually could give these countries a chance at the trophy.

[@leejames4885]

Unless you're Kante, he can 😅

[@kgotsozyn936]

😂😂

[@yxxxngslayer]

I needed this comment lol😂😌

[@camerondavis731]

That was a massive compliment. You could tell that Kante tore his whole gameplan to shreds and he was just like "...wow'

[@darrelgasela5144]

This is the comment i was looking for 😂😂

[@michaelc.1710]

If I was Sean Dyche’s agent, I’d get him to do one of these about how he won the Championship as joint top scorers and with a 23 game unbeaten run, to evidence that he can do it with a team that’s expected to win. I do think he could do wonders at a club like Everton, Villa or Leeds if given the chance.

[@SamA_678]

He’s coming Everton, and I’m happy with the appointment. Really think he can keep us up especially with a few signings using the Gordon money🤞

[@testadalord01432]

@@SamA_678 lmao no signings, you’ve given Dyche a stupid hard task

[@David-by4mb]

@@testadalord01432 Dyche will still keep them up.

[@Amber_543]

It seems like he’s doing alright so far lmao

[@Peepsuk1234]

I bet Leeds are kicking themselves for not getting in there sooner

[@whentheygolow_wegohigh7306]

Even when everyone said they had to follow Pep's football, I can't forget manager Sean Dyche, who led Burnley with his own football philosophy, such as long kicks, second balls, pressure formations, and strong physicals. I hope he completes his philosophy and returns to the PL.

[@juz882010]

watch Kompany's Burnley they play beautiful football.

[@itovenaar6920]

@@juz882010 that’s just pep zero

[@MrGts92]

@@juz882010 yeah Championship. Even Dyche's Burnley were good to watch in Championship. Amount of teams that pass it for fun in a lower league then do fcuk all in the top leagues

[@TatendaZiyambi]

Thought I was about to watch a 19 minute masterclass on parking the bus, glad I was wrong! Brilliant from Dyche, had him all wrong

[@flintgome8609]

Lets bring these tactics home boss, Dynamos and Caps etc

[@jsequine927]

Easy to be an arm-chair tactician and forget that these clubs are paying millions of dollars to their coaching staff. There are managers in non league football who are top notch tacticians. You don't get a job managing a club in the best league in the world unless you have a very high technical understanding of the game.

[@clivet3252]

Well this is him selling himself, so he's not going to do that.

[@didnaeknowyehaditinye2813]

Proper football manager. Every fan base wants a 433 manager trying to copy pep and get sacked but this is a proper manager.

[@KC-oz1yc]

Who cares, both styles work if you have the players for it. Kompany is playing Pep ball and they are favourites for promotion now and Dyche still got relegated eventually last season just like teams who play different styles to him. Bournemouth and Swansea spent years in the premier league playing possession/ pep type football, Swansea also won the League Cup when they were in the PL.

[@chradikaali]

@@KC-oz1yc Burnley players are top quality in the Championship. It's no surprise they can play possession-based football. Norwich does it every second year but they have been poor in the Prem.

[@Kyxul]

Artetas doing Pep ball and working it lmfao

[@MrAdrien1999]

@Ryzzor they are though, look at any analysis and you’ll be able to tell

[@MrAdrien1999]

Both are valid, I love Dyche as much as I love current season Arteta. They offer different approaches, the game has to change as soon as there’s a dominant formula as you have to figure out how to outplay each time. Football’s about the expression of a certain playing identity and every manager offers a different one….

[@adn17]

It's a privilege to listen to this masterclass. There's a saying, "if you can explain a topic in simple terms, then you've mastered it." Sean certainly mastered the art of coaching football.

[@puttypiss]

Sean Dyche did an amazing job at my club Burnley...The best manager in my 51 years supporting the Clarets. winning the Championship on the back of a 23 games unbeaten run...Marching us into Europe is certainly one thing that i never ever expected see in my lifetime...and for a few seasons actually competing in the EPL....BUT....we then unfortunately became predictable thus becoming very easy to beat and that,s when the football became awful to watch...Sadly it seems that the tactical & technical development of Sean Dyche didn,t happen and that is where things started to go badly wrong... He will always have a warm welcome at Turf Moor and i wish him well for the future...Thank you Sean...You are a Clarets Legend.

[@christophernicolson5086]

Pretty difficult to develop tactically if your players are getting sold to balance the books. Be interesting to see what happens at a club whose chequebook isn't covered in cobwebs.

[@EmpireFanatic]

"Unless he is Kante, he can" Truer words have seldom been spoken XD 11:05

[@lesleyhaneb5788]

"Unless your Kante he can" Had me in stitches

[@ViolinAround]

Dyche for England!

[@SQUEE33]

Achieving what he did at Burnley with hardly any resources was incredibly impressive

[@sayanmazumder5139]

Came here after watching Dycheball against Arsenal

[@dannyadams2211]

I really enjoyed this one. Dyche is clearly a fantastic manager and looks like the best choice for Everton right now.

[@oldbloke135]

He will be if the players buy into it. They will need to work very hard and I'm not sure they will. Premier League players usually stay in the Premier League earning big money, whatever happens to their club.

[@samworthington1458]

I really hope Everton get this man - always liked him at Burnley. Hearing him break this down definitely makes me believe he could keep us up and hopefully kick on after. Seems like a no nonsense guy as well which is what we need and will resonate with the fans!

[@eeleye7075]

We have mate, sensible appointment for once from us

[@geofthompson3844]

Despite the best efforts of our idiot owner to hire car crash bielsa, we have finally made the smart decision to get Dyche in. Thank fuck 🙌. We have a chance to survive now. He did a great job at Burnley and is criminally underrated.

[@avinandanpal4521]

there you go sam, sean's home , up and running after BEATING the PL LEADERS!!! isnt this crazy enough!!

[@anguswheaton20]

Good luck for the rest of the year from an Arsenal fan. No problem with Everton's win against us, played very well with 100% commitment. Lots of Gooners dislike Dyche, but you can see how clear he is with his principles, his set up and his explanation. He is an excellent coach.

[@theanachronys]

"... unless you're Kante, he can." How much I miss watching him play :(

[@nickogega]

Here after Sean Dyche squeezed Arsenal on his return to the prem as Everton's Manager. Another Sean Dyche Masterclass.

[@joe8735]

I love how clearly he explains these concepts.

[@kirkohagan5181]

That was great, especially for an American. I really enjoy when someone who really did the actual coaching shares their philosophy on it. Thanks Sean!

[@rikupv]

I think there's a bit of a misconception on managers like this, that they just "park the bus" and don't have any tactical knowledge. This just disproves everything. Really a fun listen.

[@tidyyy]

fantastic manager who built a team to be proud of. needed literally any help from the board the last three seasons to really stand a chance. hope you go on to bigger and better. #UTC

[@Joe.D.Sheppard]

I love hearing an expert talk about their craft.

[@Mykyta_Kiyko_UA]

Sean dyche is a definelty a legend of English football and Burnley. In my opinion people need to erect a monument to him near Burnley Stadium. Because of him I I learned the principles of the game according to the scheme 4-4-2

[@anesko9753]

Everton need him

[@leogagaev8656]

The man The myth The legend SEAN DYCHE

[@zamzawed5963]

It’s beautiful in its simplicity. The 442 is so simple but the way he implemented it at Burnley was very impressive. The fact he’s able to manipulate a midfield with more players in it than his own and create the space to move forward rather than sideways is a testament to his quality as a manager. Very interested to see how he does at Everton, hopefully keeping them up and getting some investment in the summer

[@Primeball56]

This man deserves an incredible amount of respect.

[@aidanleahy4519]

Great timing

[@dennardleonard1228]

Well understood MR.SEAN DYCHE.

[@djolo5140]

his results speak for themselves, what this man can get out of a group of average guys no other coach can

[@tactical_statician]

First time ever watching this man speak. What a great instructor. I’ve always been a loyal supporter of the 4-4-2 he explained it to perfection.

[@ethanderrick8486]

I want this man in the Prem again. Not just to hear that voice, but I want him to get a chance to perhaps break out of the stereotype people built around him.There are clubs who would massively benefit from the Burnley approach, defensively solid and try to create in transition, but listening to his interviews, how he dissects the game its clear he has so much more to him. His job at Burnley is criminally underrated for the stress Dyche was under with money limitations, and he deserves another chance at the top level.

[@firephoen1x]

Very underrated coach, and i am making the comment just by watching 2 minutes. Kept Burnley in the league for such a long time with fixed budget and average players. If Everton don't get him, they'll regret it, simple as that

[@nattyco]

As an Evertonian I'm glad he is coming.

[@jozza4253XD]

The best years of Burnley football I have witnessed where under the cap of this man. What a legend he is and will always be in Burnley’s legacy. Any team that gains the benefit of his pure genius will be a dangerous opponent to play against.

[@silentone6411]

here before he becomes Everton manager

[@thuo1000]

Bring Pep Guardiola next. I want to hear about his 4-3-3 version that transforms into a 2-3-5 or a 3-2-5 when City have the ball. His Inverted fullback methodology and so much more from Pep's tactical masterclass.

[@LiveofBryon]

You did it. You kept us up. You are a wizard, Sean!

[@mannyf5668]

Dyche was tactically spot on against Arsenal yesterday, had my team playing compact and solid, interrupting the way Arsenal play and hitting them on the break with crosses early into the box for Calvert-Lewin. I am a Sean Dyche believer. UTFT 🙂

[@zzzeus2]

Give this man a mid table PL club with a budget, and watch him become the next King of the Europa League for years to come.

[@sukhdevr3489]

Made for Everton then surely. We should have some money to spend after selling Richarlison and hopefully Gordon.

[@sam_marley]

@@sukhdevr3489 Everton have always had the money, its how you spend it that counts

[@steve-marsh]

I love how simple he keeps the game. I'd love to play for this guy!

[@jasonlee3218]

Great insight Sean. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@WadeRHill]

The intelligence and wisdom behind his choice of formation is mind blowing!

[@mikeoglen6848]

Sean Dyche - always impresses.

[@RazorTooths]

The fact that he's able to adapt his preferred formation to fit the players the club has while playing to their strengths as well is really amazing to witness and learn from

[@jeromelange7401]

Sean Dyche is litterally the twin (baldy & more exhuberant) brother of Eddie Howe and is the absolute BEST appointment Everton could hope for...Dude did absolutely miracles for YEARS with virtually no money and signign mostly british players and end up in Europe and keeping them on The Prem for YEARS ! That alone is an incredible achievement in itself and deserves all the praise in the world. Like Howe, he is likable, knowledgeable and down to earth and easy going. Everton already tried world class managers like Ancelotti and Benitez and how did it work for them ? Dyche like Howe in Newcastle is gonna surprise and amaze many footy fans worldwide with his ability to get the absolute best out of any player he is coaching and making them looking far better than t what they are. Just ask the likes of Michael Keane, Tarkowski & McNeill and you will found how they rate and value Mr Dyche as a coach and most importantly, a GREAT Human Being.

[@ILKILO1]

Simplicity is key and you can't get more simple than this in the professional game.

[@ricka006]

Amazing simple formations and instructions to completely simplify the game. He did a fab job at Burnley

[@Matty217]

Awesome video. Shows the intricacies of a seemingly ‘simple’ formation and the dynamic nature of tactics.

[@abdessamedatef9004]

As a neutral football fan I really wish him success at his new job. May he finally get the recognition he deserves !

[@aaronabberz]

Always love the content, as a player I love watching the videos to learn from top quality coaches

[@tonymason8481]

Legend at the turf, why oh why Everton haven’t snapped him up is beyond and reasoning, he is the medics EFC need right now a club in free fall, devoid of any real ideas or plan to go forward, he can put the club back on a firm footing and I’m sure with the right backing in the market will turn out to be a real gem, good look Sean for ALL your work at Burnley it will never be forgotten and your legacy is there for all to see UTC

[@matthewolaifa834]

You've got your wish

[@mhersi6611]

For me this is the best Masterclass, Dyche truly is a genius. I hope he succeeds with Everton

[@HIM-lk6of]

This was a great piece. Well done

[@MoggerCR7]

"Sean Dyche flees UK as Everton rumors intensify"

[@bg22757]

This is fascinating, good work!

[@oskardash]

"Shut down their 'clever play" is such as Sean dyche thing to say. 😂😂😂😂😂 I really love this manager and this is coming from an arsenal fan who recently lost to Everton.

[@totalefootball8637]

Fantastic to learn from a legend. Thank you

[@niterida048]

The way he talks and explains things is great you'd really leave it all on the pitch for him. Also Sean would love to play more expansive football but you use the tools you have.

[@luisdeaker2209]

what a guy, absolutely love him

[@JoeNassar06]

Top work!

[@Ltsyy]

11:13 my favourite line 😄

[@alexrushforth8381]

Not normally into tactics but this is very well explained by Dyche. Seems like a sound bloke too.

[@Rainstorm121]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Sir 👏👏

[@jimboslice4468]

Brilliant video

[@nicknewman7848]

It's a clearly defined approach.. after 9 mins watching this I know exactly what he wants from me defensively in the position I used to play. If the players all know their jobs (with and without the ball) and all put in the effort required and work hard, then you've always got a chance. He'll keep Everton up i reckon.

[@hnaku8748]

Couldn't believe it when Burnley finished 7th and went to Europe. Had no right considering the resources.

[@davidbanks6896]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@Stu.6]

World class manager !

[@noahsmith2804]

This is the best one of these breakdown I’ve seen. I hope he get the job at Everton just so we can see him back in the prem

[@cynicalskeptic]

The Man, the Myth, the Legend!

[@faroutJD]

He knows what he’s talking about! Let’s hope he can do it for us👏👏😎😎🙏

[@AfroSamurai86]

Watching after great performance against Arsenal! And I’m an Arsenal fan 😅😢

[@LD-uq3fb]

Succinct clear information for the aspiring coach. Best explanation of 442 defending 101

[@ecrxft]

There’s beauty in the simplicity which he speaks about; it’s a system which players can easily understand. You can see the Clough influence straight away 😅

[@AM2K2]

Congrats Sean

[@kgotsozyn936]

❤ been milking the first one, thanks for this.

[@shukibyrne4587]

Very smart man, very likeable. Speaking as a Liverpool fan, I hope he does well at Everton.

[@ko7aka]

This is now more relevant than ever!

[@mrblueskies4426]

A great manager and tactician. I hope he comes to Everton🤞

[@jonnycatling4703]

People never understand that managers have to go so in-depth to play a system properly, ifs never as simple as football manager makes it look

[@vLarsn]

Delighted to see him back in the prem!

[@Alendi11]

Getting Burnley to a European competition is one of the most underrated achievements in English football history

[@bradleydiamond82]

Fantastic Manager with his own personal beliefs and strategies. His record speaks for itself and only failed at Burnley because he wasn’t backed by the former and current board of directors over the last 3 years. He probably took us as far as he could on the resources he had at his disposal. I think he would do well at Everton and get the best out of those players. However don’t be expecting attacking players to play attacking football because it’s not going to happen so often. It will sure up the defensive for this season and should just about keep Everton in the premier league with something to build on. As always I will wish Sean Dyche the best wherever he goes. UTC!!

[@vaffangool9196]

*The Championship* is the right tier for the Burnley organisation, they can moneyball themselves a squad who are great performers at that level of competition, and the right coach-read Vincent Kompany-can have them playing very watchable (and very winning) football. When they win promotion at the end of this season, they shouldn't waste their money on a total rebuild-bank the television money, get relegated, bank the parachute payment, dominate the Championship, get promoted, and repeat. All the stress in yo-yoing is the cycle of splashing out for top flight talent, then selling off and putting together a squad you can afford in the Championship. Just spend enough to dominate the Championship and enjoy the cycle of alternating between Premier League money and parachute payments.

[@Waawawiwaa]

SD just opened up my eyes on the defensive tactics and it is just brilliant.I used to think(in my naiive state) that 442 defensive set up deployed by mid table PL team are simple and easy but the amount of intelligence,effort and awareness involved in it is second to none.Offensive or defensive,unless your particular set up is not implemented 100%,you lose.Wonderful from Sean Dyche,he is my favorite english manager from now.

[@Xavyer13]

What a legend

[@guleidrooble123]

Quality manager with technical quality and dynamic play loved his Burnley team got them playing European football. What an achievement! Dyke taught players like ings and tripper who are now undoubtedly world class!

[@mandyhayes5979]

Ings world class lol so up there with the best forwards in the world lol what

[@rjb10101]

Forest fan here.... I like Sean.... No nonsense guy.... You can tell he spent his youth under our late great manager Cloughie.

[@rayandinho978]

Underrated manager

[@Je11yFiisH]

Good luck to Everton, gonna be a real threat if they stick to this man - arsenal fan

[@prasoonshrestha3833]

MORE MORE MORE! I NEED MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS!

[@will27ns]

THAT is a master class.

[@Filtxne]

I always tell my friends at work, you have to watch other sports to expand your knowledge and how it relates to football. My Dyche gave a little insight on other sports, the Quarterback is an American Football position, he also mentioned a rugby coach. also Kyrian Trippier "has every club in his bag" is a Golf term. nice to know im not the only one who watches other sports to get a different perspective.

[@pirlowayy7294]

Very insightful i love football tactics 👌🏾