Long Reads
“Xavi is one of the few who came close to perfection” Long Reads “Xavi is one of the few who came close to perfection” Joan Vilà, who has worked with Johan Cruyff, Pep Guardiola and Xavi, on the football education he gained in 30 years at Barcelona Joan Vilà
Dream chaser Long Reads Dream chaser Real Valladolid manager José 'Pacheta' Rojo explains the secret behind his two recent promotions, and his emotions at being back in La Liga José 'Pacheta' Rojo
Breaking ceilings Long Reads Breaking ceilings Accrington Stanley's Liverpool-born manager John Coleman on longevity, Sir Alex Ferguson and Man Utd's influence, and overcoming depression John Coleman
Playing with style Long Reads Playing with style Preston manager Ryan Lowe reveals how an encounter with Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp cemented his tactical identity while he was at Bury Ryan Lowe
Mutual growth Long Reads Mutual growth Pedro Martins on making history with Olympiacos in Greece, and facing the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Bayern Munich in European football Pedro Martins
Starting a family Long Reads Starting a family Abel Ferreira talks exclusively about his successful spell in charge of Palmeiras, in the notoriously perilous world of Brazilian football Abel Ferreira
Gareth Southgate: In Others’ Words Long Reads Gareth Southgate: In Others’ Words Gareth Southgate as described in our exclusive interviews with Steve Holland, Dan Ashworth, Howard Wilkinson, Jonathan Woodgate and others Gareth Southgate
My team Long Reads My team Juan Carlos Unzué, who worked with Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique at Barcelona, speaks exclusively about living with motor neurone disease Juan Carlos Unzué
Completing the set Long Reads Completing the set Stewart Downing reflects on his career with Liverpool, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough, his biggest influences and his main ambition as a coach Stewart Downing
The bus stop Long Reads The bus stop Allan Russell worked as England's attacking coach at the 2018 World Cup, under Gareth Southgate and Steve Holland. Here, he tells his story Allan Russell
Pep Guardiola: In Others’ Words Long Reads Pep Guardiola: In Others’ Words Barcelona legend and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, as described by Domènec Torrent, Jordi Cruyff, Juan Carlos Unzué and many more Pep Guardiola
An unbreakable bond Long Reads An unbreakable bond Ten years on from the most dramatic climax to a Premier League season, Joleon Lescott reflects on Manchester City's first modern-era title win Joleon Lescott
My American dream Long Reads My American dream Giovanni Savarese recalls his playing days with New England Revolution, Swansea and Millwall, among others, before coaching New York Cosmos Giovanni Savarese
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