Long Reads
A Special Bond Long Reads A Special Bond Chris Coleman built his reputation with Fulham. He looks back on his time as manager of Wales, when they reached the semi finals of Euro 2016 Chris Coleman
Remembering the Bald Eagle Long Reads Remembering the Bald Eagle Chris Powell remembers legendary manager Jim Smith – a favourite with Derby County, Portsmouth, Oxford United, QPR and more Chris Powell
Against the Clock Long Reads Against the Clock Vanderlei Luxemburgo talks openly about the challenges involved in working at Real Madrid, the world’s most demanding club Vanderlei Luxemburgo
The Three Cs Long Reads The Three Cs Ralf Rangnick talks about the philosophy he called upon to build success at RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg, and why he and Jürgen Klopp get on so well Ralf Rangnick
Untarnished Long Reads Untarnished Abel Xavier, who represented both Liverpool and Everton, on playing in the Premier League and the coaches who have most influenced him Abel Xavier
At home Long Reads At home Robbie Keane was in the team that beat Chelsea to win Tottenham’s last trophy. He reflects on his two spells there, and those who made him the player and coach he is Robbie Keane
Seven Days A Week Long Reads Seven Days A Week Phil Neville discusses the journey he has been on with the England Women’s team, and why his coaching career has its roots in Manchester United’s youth academy Phil Neville
Worth it Long Reads Worth it Vicky Jepson managed Liverpool Women from 2018 until January 2021. She reflects on the years she spent there, the growth of the WSL, and more Vicky Jepson
Where I Want To Be Long Reads Where I Want To Be Pablo Aimar is head coach of Argentina Under-17s. He talks of the influence on his philosophy of coaches including Marcelo Bielsa, Jorge Jesus and José Pékerman Pablo Aimar
Setting the tone Long Reads Setting the tone Ian Burchnall was named Notts County manager after a spell with Östersunds FK in Sweden, and talks about the challenges he faced succeeding Graham Potter Ian Burchnall
Go for it Long Reads Go for it Jordi Cruyff explains how his time as a player and coach – and the influences of his father, Johan, and Sir Alex Ferguson – have helped as a sporting director Jordi Cruyff
The power of together Long Reads The power of together Nigel Adkins led Southampton to the Premier League in 2010, but before then he made his name with Scunthorpe United, having started as a goalkeeper at Tranmere Nigel Adkins
Pass it on Long Reads Pass it on Lee Bowyer impressively led Charlton to promotion to the Championship, and discusses how his days as a player helped shape his approach to coaching Lee Bowyer
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