Bill Shankly

The Big Picture Turning Into a Self Portrait

There was a time when few sports fans or those who played knew who the CEO was of the club they supported, let alone the head of the sport they played. That was an era where often both organisations would

Only the Best Will Do.

In 1987 following a second consecutive promotion from what is today Division one to the Championship this writer was fortunate to attend a celebration of the achievement with the players of Swindon Town.. At that function in conversation with one

The Demise of The Manager

Has the dawn of the coach seen the demise of the manager, and as a result impacted on teams and clubs? Football fans of all ages know the names of the great managers in the game, the likes of Sir