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“ Today most players have good technique and physical preparation so what separates the very best players is their level on game intelligenc...

The beauty of being interested in football and coaching these days is that there is so much out there to help you learn and develop.  Indeed...

“From the second players turn up at 5.00pm to when they leave at 6.30pm, every single movement, exercise or drill they do should look like a...

The idea of teams having players who are capable of interchanging into different roles has been around since the early sixties.  Indeed, it ...

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